The Soulslike genre has been around for roughly a decade now, which means it’s still a relatively new genre for the video game industry. There have been plenty of entries in the Soulslike genre, however, ranging from close imitations ofDark Souls' dark fantasy aesthetic, to more unique twists on the genre, such asStar Wars Jedi: Fallen OrderandAnother Crab’s Treasure.Lies of Pfalls somewhere in the middle.
Released in September 2023,Lies of Phas a similar dark fantasy aesthetic toDark Souls,Bloodborne, andElden Ring, but its source material sets it apart, being a gothic take on the story of Pinocchio. Along with its unique premise,Lies of Poffers some of the most responsive combat the Soulslike genre has ever seen, and contains some memorable enemy and boss designs. And despite being almost two years old, there’s never been a better time to play it.
It’s The Perfect Time to Pick Up and Play Lies of P
Lies of P Has a Major DLC On The Way
In its original and current form,Lies of Pfeels like a complete Soulslike experience. According to tracker site HowLongToBeat, it should take players roughly 30 hours to beatLies of P’s main story, and around another 10 hours to finish all the side content the game has to offer. Encompassed in those 40 hours are 25 bosses, over 170 weapons, and over 60 enemy types.
ButLies of Pis about to get a lot more content. Confirmed to be in existence all the way back in November 2023,Lies of P’s story DLC was officially revealed in full duringSony’s February State of Play. Titled ‘Overture,‘Lies of P’s expansion will see players take control of Geppetto’s Puppet once more, who touches a mysterious artifact that sends him back in time to the final days of Krat’s ‘civilized’ existence, and the start of the Puppet Frenzy.
If the reveal trailer is any indication,Lies of P: Overtureis set to be an explosive expansion that’ll bring a wealth of new bosses, weapons, NPCs, Fable Arts, and more to the game. Overture currently has a Summer 2025 release window, giving new fans plenty of time to pick up and playLies of P’s base gameahead of the upcoming DLC.
ALies of Psequel was also confirmed to be in development back in November 2023, though it’s unclear how far along in development it is or when it might release.
Lies of P Is Currently On Sale
Steam’s seasonal sales are always a great opportunity to finally pick up the games that players have been meaning to try, andthis year’s Steam Spring salehas no shortage of excellent titles to choose from.Lies of Pis one such game, having been reduced by 40%, bringing its price to $35.99. It isn’t the biggest reduction, but it is the lowest priceLies of Phas ever been on Steam.
Those wanting to pick upLies of Pon sale will need to be quick, however, as Steam’s Spring sale will finish on March 20 at 10am PT.
