Child of Lothian

Buy78%

Mostly Positive · 137 player reviews · Low confidence

Worth it for the right player.

Exploding Apples · Exploration · Jun 16, 2022

Player review score
78%
Mostly Positive
Price
Free
Playing right now
All-time peak
Not charted

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

Achievements
14
total to unlock
Steam does not publish achievement rarity.
Languages
2
Full audio1 of 2
Subtitles2 of 2

Should I buy Child of Lothian?

Buy it if you like
  • Story: 12 reviews raised it, mostly praise
  • Gameplay: 5 reviews raised it, mostly praise
  • Graphics: 5 reviews raised it, mostly praise
Think twice if you dislike
  • Bugs: 7 reviews raised it, mostly criticism

Based on 137 player reviews · updated

What players think

The recurring themes across 47 analysed reviews: what players praise, what divides them, and what to know.

Why players love itThings to know
75% of themes are praise47 helpful reviews25% are complaints
Story
Players who bring up Story mostly praise it.
12 of 47 sampled reviews raised it
The narrative immediately establishes emotional stakes, creating a survival story built around vulnerability rather than power.
Gameplay
Players who bring up Gameplay mostly praise it.
5 of 47 sampled reviews raised it
The city feels intentionally designed to support both atmosphere and gameplay, with narrow streets, crowded districts, hidden paths, and aging architecture reinforcing the tension surrounding Katheryn’s situation.
Graphics
Players who bring up Graphics mostly praise it.
5 of 47 sampled reviews raised it
Lighting, environmental composition, and historical influences work together to establish a setting that feels distinct and memorable.

Theme by theme

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

Players love
Story12 reviews
Gameplay5 reviews
Graphics5 reviews
Divided opinion

No themes split opinion in this sample.

Players complain
Bugs
71% 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

  • Family Sharing

Platforms

  • Windows

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