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Game
Game2019
Lenin - The Lion
Developer Lornyon
Lenin – The Lion is a Puzzle RPG game about overcoming fears. Walk into chaos and find the claws of loneliness or carefully build your path and find the benefits of understanding and acceptance. From the Steam store page
61 reactions from 2 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky) · newest Feb 27, 2026 · last updated Oct 8, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
89
LovedLoved
50 positive · 6 negative
95% range 79–95%
| Source | + | − | = |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam reviews | 50 | 6 | 0 |
| Bluesky * | 0 | 0 | 0 |
* shown, not counted in the score (label accuracy below our 85% bar or not yet audited).
5 newer reactions are still waiting for a label.
Steam's own rating
Very Positive
116 of 127 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What people are saying
Summary pending — the reactions are listed below.
Reactions
60 of 61 · most liked firstJust finish the game for second time, the game does great on narrative, Every part of the game have a theme of itself, I can feel the emotion Lenin feel as I progressed the game. Sometime the game can be bitter and stressful, but the will of wanted reach a better end help me go through all of it. With some help of others. Even I clear the game twice carefully, there are still a lot of secret to figure. I am looking forward to future playthrough.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Lenin the Lion is a game with a lot of heart poured into it, and it shows. I hate to admit it, but when I saw a screenshot of this game on Twitter I was just interested in the art style, but this game is MUCH more than that (although it is pretty cute, too). Still, I have no regrets experiencing this game, and probably will do so another time. The characters grew on me and it was always intriguing (and also shocking) to find out more about our titular boy. Yet still, I couldn't shake the…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →We are taking a break from Lenin the Lion, and playing a new recommended game, one with colors and wonder. Flower. www.twitch.tv/rhythmstarhu...
unlabelledView post →Summary I would not recommend this game because to me there is a lot of useless text, unnecessarily complicated explanations and amateurish elements, while the game itself has some really cliché takes on serious concepts like anxiety, depression and borderline. I do feel like there are more hidden meanings inside the main storyline (which my lack of unlocked achievements also suggests), but for me this game makes it too complicated to discover/unlock them, and it doesn’t really allow you to…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This story is about Lenin who is a Lion. This is a NARRATIVE RPG so sit back and enjoy the story as much as possible. It will take twists and turns and sometimes can be punishing. But don't fret continue on! Without going into details this game emotional gut punch me as I joined into Lenin's story. If you're looking for a fun story with good narrative choices then it's worth it. I HIGHLY Suggest listening to the beginning to prompt and use a keyboard and mouse because controller support can be…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I have mixed feelings about this game, but decided not to recommend this game since Steam doesn't offer neutral/informational option. Legend "+" means either "Positive" or "What I like". "*" means either "Neutral", "Informative" or "Mixed feeling". "-" means either "Negative" or "What I don't like". Visual/Audio + Fairly good pixel artstyle. + 16:9 aspect ratio rather than 4:3 which is refreshing for me. Adding top and bottom black bars on some scenes for a cinematic feel is…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game has gone under the radar since it was released, but I think it deserves to be up there with the other RPG maker greats like Yume Nikki, Witch's House, Rakuen, etc. Like most games of this type, there's no turn-based combat, but it mixes up its gameplay with some puzzles and different minigames like matching cards and timing button presses. Overall, there's a surprising amount of variety in what you do in each area, which always keeps it entertaining throughout the 6-7ish hour run…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →You play as Lenin the cute little albino lion with a depression. You do puzzles, mini-games, and you can guide the lion to the right path. The story is short, but with multiple playthrough you can-- take other paths, discover secrets, and unlock more endings. Every choice has an impact in Lenin's mind. Overall, the game is fun and amusing. Developer updates and responds quickly to fix bugs. ^^
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Really happy to own this game!!!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I kinda disappointed. In the first time I played the demo, it has a lot of potentials in the story and lore. But after I played the full game, I honestly disappointed in all of it. The story is confusing. It does have emotional peak but not enough. The mechanic of the game is not though out. The assets in game are just mirror-like. The ending, which is the most important of the game is not satisfied and not very impressive. Sometimes i got bored playing this to be honest. And the save and load…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game is just fantastic. >The music is so good that I often found myself doing nothing and just listening to it. >The story is fantastic, with characters that feel like real, with their own struggles. >The visual design of the game is very beautiful as well. Each part of the game has distinct colors and visual effects. >If you play with a mouse and a keyboard (as intended), the controls work just fine. (at least for me) >You have a lot of things to do and explore. The collectibles are…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Playing through the game it reminded me of games like Oneshot, Undertale and Earthbound. A mix between all of them in a certain way but with a very important thematic. Graphically sprites look alright. I really loved the art memories and small cutscenes during the bosses. All though some weird things happened time to time, like for example some bugged sprites appearing on wrong places. The story is really good in my opinion. One of the most important points of the game is the dialog and the…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A very short and sweet game. It wasn't as long as I expected it to be but nonetheless, I still enjoyed it. Even if my first playthrough only got me 6 achievements, i'm determined to figure out the rest of the game. The puzzles are sweet and the depiction of mental disorders are spot on. Lenin is such a sweet character and making the wrong options feels so out of it. I highly recommend this game to those who love puzzle games, lions, music, and cute art ~Spoilers are below~ The game however is…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game surpassed all my expectations. I thought it would be simple, but it is full of detail and complexity. It's really beautiful and poetic. The world the game builds around Lenin during his jorney is really inspirational. It's a story about depression and the many perspectives you can get by how you decide to face it.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The Hopeless Island made me lose hope in enjoying this game...
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I really wanted to like this game but in all honesty the dialogue (the main part of the game) is uhhh not good
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Not a bad game but due to the single save system you're going to have to re-do the whole thing if you mess up somewhere. Might be fun if you don't really care for the ending though.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Very creative and imaginative story. Read it like a fairy tale.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game is not as innocent as it seems
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I realized the game I'm playing recently (Lenin the Lion) has multiple endings that MayOrMayNot be dialouge dependent and I hit the meanest inhale exhale with this expression
unlabelledView post →I've just realized I never wrote a proper review for this! To summarize my thoughts about this game: It is, hands down, my favorite game that I've played thus far. The art style is adorable, the story is tragically amazing and encapsulates anxiety and depression amazingly well, and the music is top tier! Not to mention, it has replayability with its endings and secrets! Overall, I give it 10/10, and urge you to try it yourself if you're curious!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →3) Lenin the Lion Gonna bet that most people have never even heard about this one, it's so nice game tho.
unlabelledView post →Lion get bully then ends it
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The game is amazing! The characters, the story, just everything is so cool! I've been waiting for long to play the full game since i saw it on Gamejolt, it is just amazing!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I've had a great time playing this game, it really is nice to play a game that somehow makes you feel all these feelings for its characters, besides the gameplay its artistic approach is breath taking, without mentioning its brilliant soundtrack. 10/10
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Verdict: a great symbolical approach on dealing with depression, albeit somewhat flawed regarding some design and technical aspects. This nice brazillian indie game is worth a shot from those who fancy games focused on storytelling and tackling serious matters.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →8/10. Well, this game is very... special. It has many great things, the story is nice and it has quirky humour, some RPG satire that I enjoy. On this note, I do like that the developer makes it a point at several points where you can make choices that there is not always a "perfect" solution, and sometimes whatever you pick leads to a bad situation. This can be frustrating... but I liked this game and was willing to put up with it. Sometimes, possibly because of translation issues, I think…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A game vibrating with personality and charm, a must have for all of you who love indie, narrative driven games. I've been playing it slowly due to my own time constraints, but every time I come to this game I just don't wanna leave its world and characters. Also, the soundtrack and art design feel very fresh and unique. Love it and recommend it.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →As someone who was accompanying this game since before the crowdfunding campaign, it is really satisfying to see it come full circle. The lore and fuel for thought is plenty, lovely, captivating and it REALLY hits hard on the feels for those who feel familiar to its themes. The gameplay although buggy at first, you can thank yours truly for the debugging of the 7th memory, it is really fitting for the game with the tools system, memories and boss pentants. All in all the game one of those…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I want to get the cons of this game out of the way, the biggest con is that not enough people are loving this game, the second con is that it's not featured on Steam; and my minor grievance is the lack of controller support which honestly isn't a huge deal I just use JoytoKey and it works good. The story and narratives are written very well and highly enjoyable. I do get tired of reading text a lot, but with Lenin the Lion even in the demo where I knew my progress wouldn't be saved I was…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Got really hooked up on this. It's so easy to get attached to every single characters.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Please consider following my [url=https://store.steampowered.com/curator/41005226/]Curation page. I cover a wide range of genres both paid and unpaid, providing unbiased opinions as well as regular giveaway events. Video Review https://youtu.be/28-GSRpurk8 A Story About Neglect As someone who grew up being bullied for being different, I didn’t expect Lenin The Lion to hit me as hard as it did. All I wanted back then was to play games and enjoy the company of others, but instead I was shunned…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Yeah the game Lenin the Lion has us following an albino lion named Lenin As you can see, his life is rough
unlabelledView post →Uma obra de arte! Um jogo maravilhoso e profundo, sua jogabilidade simples faz com que seja acessível mergulhar, desfrutar e se maravilhar com o desenvolvimento da personagem. Além de muito bonito, o jogo tem uma complexidade por trás, permitindo diferentes finais. Fico muito contente quando vejo um projeto com esse esmero, que independente de qualquer coisa, me passa a sensação de ter sido feito com muito carinho.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It's a game that totally focused on the story. There's deep stories and fun characters to talk to most of the time. Then one of the most important thing about the game is that almost every choices matters and it can affect your gameplay and the ending. Other than that, the artstyle is cute. It's just cute and it fits the game entirely from top to bottom just like the music in the game. The music in the other hand fits the scenario pretty fine. Anyhow, there's glitch sometimes of course, but it…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It's a delicate game for a delicate topic. If you have suffered bullying, I consider some caution playing the game, because it has some triggers. But it can also be a cathartic experience! One of best Brazilian games.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Needs a better save system, but asside from that, just had a few bugs after first downloading it; after restarting my computer and verified the files, everything ran much better The story is really fun and sweet, dealing with lots of themes regarding depression and anxiety, and tackles the subjects really well in a way that's fun, cute, and very heartfelt. The english needs a little work, but asside from that, amazing game.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I absolutely loved the game!! Really creative plot and quite enjoyful gameplay, it makes you wanna explore every little bit of the map and talk to all NPCs, they're all unique The artistic references and attention to detail overral are perfect
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game has an amazing story. It deals with depression issues and social anxiety really well. Some of the ending may put a smile on your face and other ending can break your heart. I loved the characters in this game as well. The graphics are charming and the soundtrack is really good. The only real complaints are: 1)One save file per run 2)Accidentally missing something (because you can't return to the area) can be annoying 3)Some minigames need polishing. 4)Sometimes the lines don't fit…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Lenin the Lion is probably the best of the top-down adventure games I've ever played. The story and message is great, Lenin's story makes me want to give him a hug the entire time, and the music and puzzles are nice too plus there is a branching story i have yet to fully explore, but I love this game and wish more of my friends played it
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I tried out the demo for this game a few years back and I loved it, I then preordered the full game and I waited for it to be fully released. With every reset I became more and more invested in the story which made me always want to remember and do all of the side quest and get all of the items that I'd need for the later parts of the game. I wanted to see every possible outcome and get every possible ending, meeting each of the characters provided me with a wholesome feeling as I helped each…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →God, where to start with this game. I heard about it in 2017, the year of the demo release. I looked into a bit, watched a playthrough, and then that was it. I checked progress every once in a blue moon, but that was it. Flash forward to a few months ago, when it turns out that the game would be releasing in September. Needless to say I was ecstatic. As for the game itself...I'll admit many of its depression-related allegories were a little lost on me, but not misunderstood. This is a game…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I'm not even half way through and it is already worth the cost. There are a lot of games about mental health but this one really hits me in the feels.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The ending was a bit anti-climactic and sudden. You can finish the story in 2-3 hours I never unlocked 7th or 8th ending In general the controls feel unresponsive, there's long delay between each animation, even keypress -> walking. Performance at 4k on linux is rather poor. The scrolling is jittery 20-35fps even on good hardware The story idea is good, but feels a bit shallow. The quests/minigames felt a bit mediocre. Though, the art is lovely Game design is hard and maybe the modern…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Greatest game of all time, would highly recommend :3c
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Draining in soul, lay this now cause he just updated this masterpiece
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game is an absolute must-play! The immersive world design, engaging story, and incredibly polished gameplay mechanics kept me hooked for hours. The story is incredibly satisfying, and the character progression feels perfectly balanced.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Simplesmente épico.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Dibujos en papel higiénico por qué me dió la gana (Game: Lenin the Lion).
unlabelledView post →I am glad I can finally play this game. I played the demo and enjoyed it. Currently playing this on my steam deck
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The game, in general, is quite good and effectively reflects the internal emotions of the main character. It does a great job portraying mental health issues. However, one downside of the story is the lack of multiple save files, which can become frustrating—especially if you forget to perform certain actions. While I understand that the narrative wants to emphasize that it's okay to fail, it can be discouraging for players who want to see different endings but struggle with certain minigames,…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Absolutely beautiful game I recommend and think about to this day. From the surprising amount of replayability, content, beautiful music and worlds. To an incredibly honest story with characters and themes I can really find comfort in. Incredible game, really glad I played it, and I'm never going to forget it.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Best game ever!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A piece of art, the most emotional and sympathetic game I've ever seen. This is the first game that made me cry like a baby, amazingly done. Beautyful art, amazing music that may surpass that of your well known games, that reaches to the soul and makes you feel your character, how he feels and everything around him, ESPECIALLY if you are able to relate to that said character, like me. Such an unique yet familiar world that the developer*s built, so much secrets and replayability, no words, only…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Lenin - The Lion Lonely
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Its a really cute and mostly challenging game. I highly recommend it!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →One of the best games made by a Brazilian company! Its amazing this job!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I have done 1 playthrough of this game as I write this review. It was a good game and, with the many save points, a nice game to play whenever I had some time left between other things. I liked the "old rpg" feel of it in graphics, while also offering a lot of freedom of where to go, who to talk to, and what plot points to unlock. It is harsh and emotional at times and it's not always clear from the choices what is the right option. I like that. The puzzles were also nice, also very retro…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Sadly I still cannot play it on Linux. Let's hope the creator patches it or Proton gets more compatible. I am looking forward to play it on my own. (I tried on my friend's account and it's nice)
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Amazing game! I've been waiting for a long time for this game after playing the demo!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →
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