Lullaby

About

You play as Haru a child who wakes up in a forest with no memories except a name and a lullaby. Ten years later she finds herself trapped in a version of her hometown that feels off somehow. The game uses environmental puzzles to advance the story as you navigate twisted streets and abandoned buildings. Each solved puzzle peels back layers of Haru’s past while altering the world around you. The mechanics rely on observation and intuition with minimal text or direction. The game’s quiet atmosphere and fragmented narrative stand out. Player choices don’t reset the story but shift how details connect. Community reviews highlight its emotional weight with many calling it a haunting experience. It holds an 82 100 on Metacritic from 150 critics. The puzzles avoid frustration by prioritizing creativity over trial and error. Short but dense with detail this one lingers longer than most puzzle games.

Storyline

When Haru was 5 years old, she woke up in the middle of the woods. Without any previous memories, all alone. The only things she remembers are her first name and a song - a lullaby that's stuck in her head. One night, 10 years later, she awakens to the sound of the familiar song being sung and follows it, into the town near the orphanage she lives in. But when she gets there, the town is... changed. Not like Haru remembers. And when she tries to leave, she can't. The main objective of this game is to get back to the orphanage and try to get Haru's memories back along the way.