The Little Red Lie

About

The Little Red Lie is a 2D side-scrolling adventure that mixes platforming, puzzle-solving, and horror. You play as Red, exploring a dense forest to uncover secrets about her grandmother’s death. Monster encounters force you to stay alert while solving environmental puzzles to progress. The story unfolds through sparse dialogue and unsettling visuals, with a cat companion offering cryptic hints. The game’s moody atmosphere and tense gameplay loops have earned it a 7.5/10 on Metacritic. Players praise its clever level design and the way exploration ties into a deeper mystery. The visual novel segments add narrative weight without slowing pacing, balancing action and story effectively. Its indie sensibilities shine in a compact experience that lingers longer than its runtime suggests.

Storyline

Ten years have passed since the death of her grandmother. Red has come back to the forest to honor her memory. However, while there she meets a mysterious cat who reveals startling and disturbing information, setting her off on a harrowing and mysterious journey. Solve puzzles, avoiding monsters, and help Red discover the truth about what really happened years ago...