Lacuna – A Sci-Fi Noir Adventure

Buy92%

Very Positive · 3k player reviews · Medium confidence

Likely worth it. Reviews lean strongly positive.

DigiTales Interactive · Pixel Graphics · May 20, 2021

Player review score
92%
Very Positive
Price
$1.59−90%
Lowest ever
Playing right now
All-time peak
Not charted

Steam only charts its most-played games, and this one isn’t among them.

Achievements
25
total to unlock
Steam does not publish achievement rarity.
Languages
8
Full audio0 of 8
Subtitles8 of 8

Should I buy Lacuna – A Sci-Fi Noir Adventure?

Buy it if you like
  • Story: 221 reviews raised it, mostly praise
  • Gameplay: 88 reviews raised it, mostly praise
  • Audio: 71 reviews raised it, mostly praise
Think twice if you dislike
  • Interface: 20 reviews raised it, mostly criticism
  • Bugs: 8 reviews raised it, mostly criticism
  • Linux compatibility: 5 reviews raised it, mostly criticism

Based on 3k player reviews · updated

What players think

The recurring themes across 300 analysed reviews: what players praise, what divides them, and what to know.

Why players love itThings to know
58% of themes are praise17% are divided25% are complaints
Story
Players who bring up Story mostly praise it.
221 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
It's got a surprisingly compelling story, nice atmosphere, and a good balance of difficulty - you're rewarded for paying attention and drawing your own conclusions.
Gameplay
Players who bring up Gameplay mostly praise it.
88 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
It blends sci-fi, thriller, and noir detective elements, emphasizing exploration, environmental storytelling, and player choice.
Audio
Players who bring up Audio mostly praise it.
71 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
Sound design complements the mood with ambient effects, voice acting, and a soundtrack that reinforces the noir-thriller tone.
Graphics
Players who bring up Graphics mostly praise it.
58 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
As a side note, the visuals reminded me of The Darkside Detective and The Last Door series, which I enjoyed a lot.
Difficulty
Players who bring up Difficulty mostly praise it.
26 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
I love how this kept you thinking and made it rough while not being all too difficult in the end.
Characters
Players who bring up Characters mostly praise it.
10 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
You can really connect with the main character, and try to make the right choices between morally ambiguous options.

+1 more players loved

Theme by theme

Scored on what reviews say about each topic, not the thumbs.

Players love
Story221 reviews
Gameplay88 reviews
Audio71 reviews
Graphics58 reviews
Difficulty26 reviews
Characters10 reviews
Steam Deck8 reviews
Divided opinion
Controls
100% still recommend
Performance
67% still recommend
Players complain
Interface
85% still recommend
Bugs
88% still recommend
Linux compatibility
80% still recommend

What you get

Can you play it alone, does a controller work, does it run on your machine.

Play modes

  • Single-player

Controller

  • Full controller support

Store features

  • Captions available
  • Color Alternatives
  • Custom Volume Controls
  • Family Sharing
  • Keyboard Only Option
  • Playable without Timed Input
  • Steam Achievements
  • Steam Cloud

Platforms

  • Windows

Valve device support

Steam DeckVerified
SteamOSPlayable
Steam MachineVerified

Should I buy it now?

Based on Steam price history.

Lowest ever recorded
$1.59$15.99−90%

That's the lowest price we've ever recorded.

7 points recordedtoday · $1.59

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