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Lempo
Developer One Trick Entertainment
Find your way back home before Metsänpeitto, an otherworldly plane of existence, consumes you. Lempo is a psychological horror game inspired by Finnish mythology with an emphasis on exploration. From the Steam store page
92 reactions from 3 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky, Mastodon) · newest Oct 2, 2026 · last updated Oct 8, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
87
LovedLoved
71 positive · 11 negative
95% range 78–92%
| Source | + | − | = |
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| Steam reviews | 71 | 11 | 0 |
| Bluesky * | 1 | 0 | 8 |
| Mastodon * | 0 | 0 | 1 |
* shown, not counted in the score (label accuracy below our 85% bar or not yet audited).
Steam's own rating
Very Positive
73 of 84 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What players are saying
87% recommend · 71 yes, 11 no
Counted from the reviewers’ own thumbs up/down on the 82 English Steam reviews we collected, not by the AI. Valve’s all-language rating: Very Positive (128 of 156 positive).
Players praise the game's immersive atmosphere and tension. [1][2][3] Many highlight the challenging puzzles and rewarding exploration. [4][5][6] Some criticize the constantly draining health meter as frustrating. [7][8]
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Representative posts
- [15]
I walked through the forest for 2 hours and I feel like I achieved nothing. I have no idea what to do. That being said I'm sure there is a quality game in there, from what I am reading from reviews and the forum. I just don't have the patience for it, it didn't hold my attention long enough for me to want to keep exploring. Mixed review here... I recommend this game for those that don't mind following guides online, …
- [1]
A thoughtful horror game that is heavy on puzzles, atmosphere, and exploration. There are some heart-stopping scares and chases, but these are few and far between. Instead, it mainly derives its tension from an ever-present sense of danger and dread from the gravity of your situation. You'll wander dark forests, navigating by landmarks rather than a magic arrow on a map. While there is a main path forward, you're …
- [2]
So, just to make this clear at the outset, this game, a small indie game by the tiniest possible team, a game purely about getting lost in the woods is UTTERLY GOR'RAM TERRYFYING. It's atmosphere is close to being as impeccable as is possible. It is masterful at forcing you into a level of almost constant, non-stop, high intensity anxiety, with only a few brief moments of clearly marked peace, but so much sweeter …
- [3]
I loved everything about this game. From the over 200 horror games i've played, this goes straight into my top 10, together with an amnesia and visage. It manages to maintain it's creepy atmosphere, it's unpredictability and the feeling of being lost throughout its whole playtime, which is impressive for a game that will take most people over 10 hours to finish. Those devs understand how horror works so well. Most …
- [7]
The game would be awesome and the graphics ARE good and it runs well. I just can't stand how your health constantly lowers. Should really be an option to turn it off. I bought the game to explore and follow the story. Not move at a snails pace because my characters health bottomed out or to die repeatedly because I wondered off exploring. I had to quit playing for now because it annoyed the crap outta me. Why play a …
Summarised from 34 of the 93 public posts collected about this game; every point cites the posts behind it ([n] opens the post) and the split is counted from the posts’ own ratings. Updated Oct 13, 2026. How summaries are made
RottenBot@rottenbot · automated account
87% of the 82 Steam reviewers we collected recommend Lempo. The complaint that keeps coming up: health meter constantly drains, causing frustration. Deal-breaker or nitpick?
Reactions
60 of 92 · most liked firstI got lost and loved it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lDhvsFJNCSM This is definitely a very different kind of horror game than the usual fare, but not in a bad way. Within minutes of starting the game, you'll be lost in a strange, otherworldly forest realm with seemingly no way out. It'll then be up to you to scour the forest, exploring, foraging and hopefully avoiding danger. Maybe you'll find something to help you escape? What might put some people off is that the game doesn't really…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A thoughtful horror game that is heavy on puzzles, atmosphere, and exploration. There are some heart-stopping scares and chases, but these are few and far between. Instead, it mainly derives its tension from an ever-present sense of danger and dread from the gravity of your situation. You'll wander dark forests, navigating by landmarks rather than a magic arrow on a map. While there is a main path forward, you're also rewarded for turning over every rock for items and information that can help…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →An ok game that kinda ruins everything by including a constantly draining health meter. While I appreciate this is one of those rare horror games that doesn't require you collect matches/batteries every 11 seconds, the fact that your health is always lowering really left a sour taste in my mouth. I also wish the world wasn't so fricken huge. It's mostly empty, so you're just kinda poking around looking for interesting things to do. This is a mixed review where I can tell it was made with…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game is something else. I love it. a lot of exploring, very challenging puzzles, an amazing setting. I struggled with a lot with of puzzles but it felt so rewarding when I finally managed to solve them, kinda like when you finally kill a boss in dark souls. If you think you are stuck, just go through notes and pay close attention, most of the time the solution is right in front of your eyes without you even realising it. I'm bad at writing reviews but all I can say is that the game is…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Quite scary to get lost in the woods.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Got lost and died, and got lost in death too and then I became a truly confused corpse. 100% wtf 200% epic Lempo will become a cult game at some point, 100% sure. It has that magic of true indie devs that are, unbeknownst to the world, true masters of their craft.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →played a bit. it's a walking simulator in dark creepy woods. got lost and was lost like 90% of the time. explored, found stuff got lost in the dark. then i got lost again cause my sense of direction is ass. maybe someday i find codes for the big rock and when i do i find my way back to the big rock.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →After a few hours of playing, my first impression of Lempo is highly positive. The atmosphere of the game is very tense and anxious and you never know what's going to happen. The game's plot is mysterious and engaging. Sometimes when you're walking through the forest you're not quite sure where you're supposed to go, but that's part of the game, as there's a lot to explore. The game also contains puzzles of many different types. I found the puzzles to be both challenging and very rewarding. If…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →So, just to make this clear at the outset, this game, a small indie game by the tiniest possible team, a game purely about getting lost in the woods is UTTERLY GOR'RAM TERRYFYING. It's atmosphere is close to being as impeccable as is possible. It is masterful at forcing you into a level of almost constant, non-stop, high intensity anxiety, with only a few brief moments of clearly marked peace, but so much sweeter simply for their rarity. (The cabin and the cave surely come to mind, not that the…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I would like to thank you very much for this fantastic game! Lempo has enthralled me from the start with its captivating game world, breathtaking graphics and sweeping gameplay. The attention to detail that has been put into this game is truly remarkable. Every scene and character is so well crafted that you find yourself in the middle of Lempo's world. The graphics are stunning and the environment is so vivid and diverse that you never get bored. The gameplay itself is a real joy. The…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Simply amazing.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It's time to get totally lost in the woods! Scary, immersive and hard experience, highly recommended if you're looking for a challenge.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I loved everything about this game. From the over 200 horror games i've played, this goes straight into my top 10, together with an amnesia and visage. It manages to maintain it's creepy atmosphere, it's unpredictability and the feeling of being lost throughout its whole playtime, which is impressive for a game that will take most people over 10 hours to finish. Those devs understand how horror works so well. Most horror games loose their immersion after a few hours when you start to understand…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →An unconventional adventure with an otherworldly atmosphere reinforced by thoughtful sound design and carefully crafted visuals.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →100 out of 100- Get this game!!! BUY IT!!! Highly recommend! I had this game on my wishlist for almost a year!!! It was worth the wait! I paid for this game out of pocket within a minute of seeing the email that it was available!!! From what I gather, I’m roughly halfway through the game at the time of this review. THE LOOK- The ambiance is tense, and ominous, but stunning. Everywhere you look is dark, deep, and eye catching. ATTENTION TO DETAIL- utterly mind-blowing! Take for example…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Well I have a problem with this one. I told myself I was tired of looking up how to beat games online and if I can't figure it out on my own I just won't finish it. A message from the devs says they intentionally made the game difficult to the point where they encourage you to consult the internet to have someone else teach you how to beat a part you are stuck on. I think this is bad game design and if you make the game that is too difficult to figure out what to do on purpose then you should…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The game is alright. It's open ended for a horror game. Features puzzles, exploration etc. The most important thing for me is that it also features voice acting! That helps with buildin' the atmosphere imo. The game does not hold ur hand so it can be tough figurin' out what to do next. I personally got stuck at the Shell puzzle. Still it's not a bad game. Gameplay here: https://youtu.be/3DSUIJwOAeA
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Highly recommend this game if you like good atmospheric psychological horror with puzzles. I had been looking for a game in a similar vein to SOMA for a while and LEMPO carried the torch beautifully. What I love about these games is that atmosphere is treated as king with the respect it deserves. You'll find yourself wandering around in silence with an eerie wind blowing and heart-plunking strings screeching at you in tense moments. The sound design is great at keeping the player in a state…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Yes I do recommend this game. If you love exploring it doesn't get much better than this. It keeps getting better the longer you play. The horror right now where I'm at is more of an uneasiness. I'm not afraid to explore more but the terrain is not always easy to navigate. A little bit of climbing and scampering about but very manageable. Very well crafted game with some good puzzling. Enjoy. ***Right now I have to add a note that there is a platforming section right at the end that I…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Really enjoyable! I would say this is more of a exploration/puzzle game with horror elements rather than a purely horror game. The puzzles are well balanced. Challenging but not to the point where you will get stumped and stuck. I am not familiar with Finnish mythology and lore, but I am so fascinated and will be doing further research!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The game would be awesome and the graphics ARE good and it runs well. I just can't stand how your health constantly lowers. Should really be an option to turn it off. I bought the game to explore and follow the story. Not move at a snails pace because my characters health bottomed out or to die repeatedly because I wondered off exploring. I had to quit playing for now because it annoyed the crap outta me. Why play a game that just annoys you? I figured surely on easy I'd have more time to just…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Review °General° LEMPO is exactly the kind of game I was looking for. A game that you find once a year. A game that invites you to explore and rewards you with secrets, collectibles and lore clues. A game in which you are constantly tense due to the atmosphere and during which you still have to solve some very elaborate puzzles. A game that has interwoven its lore with the puzzles and the whole world around it. A game that makes me want to read through the pages I've found because I really…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I walked through the forest for 2 hours and I feel like I achieved nothing. I have no idea what to do. That being said I'm sure there is a quality game in there, from what I am reading from reviews and the forum. I just don't have the patience for it, it didn't hold my attention long enough for me to want to keep exploring. Mixed review here... I recommend this game for those that don't mind following guides online, or those that are willing to spend 20 hours lost walking in a forest.…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Best game made with horror engine. Beautiful!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A really wonderful and soulful game. Dev team of 4 people made this and its really impressive. I'll definitely replay this.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I just can't say enough good things about this game. once in it you forget it's a game and you are living in this odd and challenging world. It's one of my favorite games I've played in years. If you're even a bit curious about it, defiantly grab this diamond in the ruff. I actually can't wait for One Trick Entertainment to release another game, soon I hope. here's my speed run, I double dog dare you to try and beat it https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xxd5Hzom1BE
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Pretty good game so far ! I won't lie , my first night in the forest , was a mess ! I absolutely got destroyed by the forest ! I though this was gonna be easy and I was wrong . I had to take my years of Silent Hill detective puzzles to start actually doing something ! Once I found how the game is , I started to do great and make some good progress ! Good horror game , recommend if you like some horror and exploration !
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I must say, this game is an absolute gem! The storyline is not only captivating but also expertly executed. Playing it was an absolute joy, and I found myself completely immersed in its world. While some puzzles were undeniably more challenging than others, once you crack the code, it's smooth sailing, and the sense of progress is immensely rewarding. The monsters that chase you through the game truly ratchet up the tension, and the graphics are a visual treat. The game's sound design and…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →An interesting exploration puzzle game that dips into Finnish mythology. It gave me SCP and Control vibes, while not being a carbon copy of either. The puzzles are challenging but fair, with most of them either having the clue to a solution nearby or in readily-accessible documents, or taking a small bit of challenge to work out. I enjoyed the fact that enemies were present but not constant, but a handful of chase sequences punctuated by more passive, static enemies that were easy to avoid…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Lempo soikoon! Metsänpeitto is forest filled with tense horrorish atmosphere, puzzles and exploration. For a small indie dev team, Lempo looks and specially sounds really good, puzzles range from simple to challenging (including some optional puzzles), Metsänpeitto feels vast, but not endless to get lost and wander. Horror / tension is created by maintaining creepy atmosphere throughout the game flavoured with touch of Finnish mythology and few good sudden scares. About 9 hours to complete…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Lempo sets a new standard for the genre. It does to horror games what Jordan Peele and M. Night Shyamalan did to horror movies. Last time I got scared and excited was with "Amensia the dark descent". Can't wait to see what this team does next!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Very cool setting and interesting premise. Not super scary but definitely has a pervasive grim atmosphere. Puzzles make up a huge part of the game and can vary from the super obvious to "I don't understand what they want me to do here," but when they click, they're great.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →🔴NOW LIVE: SpooOoOoky Game time!! Playing Finnish Horror game Lempo! 🇫🇮👻✨️ m.twitch.tv/bakapokoo #vtuber #streamer
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neutral · AI labelView post →Hey fam, it's Extra Life time! If you enjoy spooky games, come hang out with me while play a few rounds of DBD then go right into Lempo! www.twitch.tv/34thgingerbr...
neutral · AI labelView post →You have intricate puzzles, enemies and chases, psychological horror, unhinged lore, and what seems to be layers of open-world realms to explore and decipher before you can escape. This game is insanely good and sets a new tone to the horror theme.. I'm excited to see how it ends!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I really enjoyed the game. Great atmosphere, some challenging puzzles, and the worlds greatest mushroom, Joel. It's not gonna spook you the entire time, but it still keeps you feeling tense as you go.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A beautiful game, with a lot of effort and love behind it. It had an incredibly unique story in which I was completely immersed in. I completed Lempo in just about 15 hours, without any hints or walk-throughs whatsoever. I WILL SAY THOUGH: You need an immense amount of patience to play this game. Being lost in a forest, you will do a LOT of just wandering around (Similar to Subnautica), however you are greatly rewarded with useful items for exploring around. The puzzles are very difficult and…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Where to begin. . . First and foremost, this is a exploratory game that requires a person to slow down and actually think, to the point where you might have to take out a piece of paper and a pencil to make sense of things. This isn't a high octane game where you are constantly running from or defending yourself from evil entities or a game where you are doing all kinds of crazy jumps or other similar movements. There are some instances that require such actions, and these circumstances are…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The story, gameplay and atmosphere overall is amazing and creepy. Love the sound design in the game. I spend hours and hours lost in the woods before starting to figuring out where to go and what do. Puzzle - Horror- ratio is very balanced imo! Would recommend this game.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I 100% recommend this game, personally. It has some puzzles I got pretty stuck on, there is a lot of exploration to be done, and the atmosphere is absolutely amazing. The game does not hold your hand, which I really enjoyed too, despite me being the sort of person who doesn't pay enough attention to things and ends up stuck. Devs did a great job.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Lempo is a great atmospheric game that drives the nail of horror deep in your heart from start to finish. Even in the safest of places you never truly Feel safe. Everything about this game screams "Run Away" and it's simply amazing how scary it was to someone (me) who is so accustomed to horror. Sadly, the game is very scripted, and every encounter is predictable from miles away. Making the experience of "walking through a dangerous forest filled with monsters"... more of a casual stroll…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Buy it :) !! _______ Bought it & didn't really think that I'd like it ..but turns out.. it was surprisingly great! I really enjoyed playing lempo. it was creepy & interesting. Loved the atmosphere 👻👻👻👻 I just wish it hasn't ended so abruptly
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Other than a blurred map and tedious platforming, it's pretty good. Puts more emphasis on dread than many horror games.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Not a bad game, can tell it's made with passion but just not for me, too open ended, not enough to do, very empty open maps.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →masterful design. rarely has a game been able to captivate me to its story and world this well
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I picked up Lempo since it was on sale this weekend. I don't normally game with my headset unless I'm going to be on discord, but I had a feeling this would be a headset game. Absolutely is. Following noises I can hear in the woods is creepy good. Can't wait to play more tonight.
positive · AI labelView post →This game gradually drew me in and I binged it to the point it drove me temporarily nuts. You'll get lost a lot and spend hours traversing entire forests whilst trying to work out what the hell to do. But like it says at the start, there's no hand holding. The black stone puzzle was probably the most difficult and had me scratching my head for ages. You really have to pay attention to most of the notes, items and the environment. There's some great satisfaction from solving these puzzles…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Interesting concept. As a Finn I also appreciate touches of finnish mythology. Some puzzles felt familiar to understand, some puzzles I just couldn't see where to get the code for x thing so I had to look it up (I learned after that there were actually a hint system :D). I probably missed some hidden things, as the whole concept is to get lost and explore around. First I thought there weren't much logic in story, but now after I finished the game, I feel like that was pretty much the point…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I usually like games like this...a lot. This one is just kinda more annoying than fun. I'm currently in the second section/area and I might try again in a couple months but as of now I'm moving on. I do regret buying it though.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Really atmospheric! Challenges you to explore and experience an unconventional horror elements. Lovely work from a small team with a clear passion to create enjoyable, yet challenging and mind-bending adventure.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Lots of walking, exploring and puzzles with creepy ambience. Pretty unique
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Lempo has a fantastic eerie atmosphere that gave me chills in many occasions. The Finnish-mythology-based story is fascinating and the beautiful visuals really tie it all together into a great, challenging experience. I think you should definitely give this one a try!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A very rich and refreshing title to add more variety into your horror game library! Lempo is an immersive horrifying experience that does not lean on cheap jump scares or sickening gore, being true to its psychological horror theme. It really makes you feel completely lost, yet feeds you a glimmer of hope throughout the game, surrounding you with an amazing spooky atmosphere, keeping you curious with an absorbing story and constantly challenging you with satisfying little puzzles. It knows…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Just not a very good game. The main reason for my negative review is the theme. So here are the cons: - I thought the game would make use of Finnish folklore, but it failed to do so. The monsters in the game seem to be like so generic blobs taken from some random library. What a missed opportunity to have characters like Näkki, Iku-Turso, Hiisi, Elfs, Trolls etc. No no, lets use some random goo-like blob? Or some spider-kind of thing as a swamp monster? - The theme is not consistent. At…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Lempo is a first-person psychological horror and exploration game inspired by Finnish mythology. You play as Paul, an ordinary office worker who gets hopelessly lost in a dark, malevolent forest after work and trapped in Metsänpeitto, an otherworldly mythological realm.
neutral · AI labelView post →Lempo ate my save file and then sent his goonsquad to touch me in the forest while I was discombobulated, good game
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →No clue what I'm supposed to do.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →An underrated gem. It could be a bit obtuse at times and some solutions, especially to some of the more optional puzzles, were very hard to figure out or easily missed. But if you want a game dripping in atmosphere, and one that lets you free to roam and poke and explore without the constant pressure of being hunted, but still enjoy an occasional moment of terror, then you owe it to yourself to pick up this game.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Would absolutely recommend this gem of a game for horror / puzzle / mystery adventurers! I fell in love with this game when playing the demo back when it came out. So I guess I'm a little biased because of that in this review! BUT. I will say, the game surprised me in so many ways going through it. The ambiance and music is truly immersive and gorgeous in many ways. I at times got a little stuck and lost, puzzles are complex and challenging in many ways. But I soon realized there is also a…
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