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Prison of Lies

In this short visual novel, four prisoners on death row are cleared of all charges. But the prison has a quota to meet. The four are put in a room and asked to decide among themselves over the course of an hour... who will be the one to die?

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July 8, 2026
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About the Game

Four prisoners on death row are cleared of all charges. But the prison has a quota to meet. The four are put in a room and asked to decide among themselves over the course of an hour... who will be the one to die?

Prison of Lies is a psychological linear visual novel about lies, trust, and empathy. There are four chapters, each of which gets progressively shorter.

While playing the game, you uncover more about each prisoner.

It takes approximately half an hour to play.

Features

  • Original soundtrack

  • Bios and other extras

  • Half-truth minigames