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Steam app 335670 · updated 12 Sep 2026, 21:07 UTC

LISA: The Painful

The miserable journey of a broken man...

LISA: The Painful Steam header artwork
Dingaling ProductionsSerenity Forge
36playing now
4524-hour peak
1,157all-time peak
27average, last 30 days

The last 30 days

−2.3Gain−7.73%% gain56Peak

680 hourly samples, with the daily peak drawn over them. Weekends are shaded.

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Daily peakEvery hourly sample

All time

142 months, December 2014 to September 2026. The highest number of people in the game at once, each month, on a time axis -- a gap in the record stays a gap.

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Monthly peak

The last four months

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The highest number of people in the game at once, each month. Four, because four is as far back as the source keeps anything finer than one figure a month.

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Monthly peakHas finer data

July 2026

31 days, each one the highest figure that day. The source keeps no hourly detail this far back. Weekends are shaded.

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August 2026

31 days as the curve, each the highest figure that day. Behind it, 424 hourly samples from 13 Aug, which is as far back as the source keeps every hour. Weekends are shaded.

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September 2026

12 days as the curve, each the highest figure that day. Behind it, 256 hourly samples. Each dip is a night. Weekends are shaded.

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October 2026

LISA: The Painful was released on 15 Dec, 2014.

Not out yet.There is nothing to draw for this month.
Nothing here is interpolated or estimated; where a sample is missing the line is broken.

Game information

Updated 12 Sep 2026, 21:07 UTC
App ID
335670
Last updated
21 Aug 2025 build 19490150
Developer
Dingaling Productions
Publisher
Serenity Forge
Release date
15 Dec, 2014
Platforms
WindowsmacOSLinux
Download size
433 MB494 MB491 MB
Install size
1.44 GB526 MB509 MB
Genres
Adventure, Indie, RPG
Game modes
Single-player
Controller support
Partial
Achievements
68
Metacritic
77

Features & support

Steam features

Steam AchievementsSteam Trading CardsSteam CloudFamily Sharing

Controllers & input

Partial Controller Support

Accessibility

Popular tags

Dark HumorRPGStory RichPsychological HorrorPost-apocalypticIndieChoices MatterPixel GraphicsDarkParty-Based RPGJRPGAdventureFunny2DSingleplayerHorrorComedyAtmosphericSide ScrollerGreat Soundtrack
About this gameFull description from Steam
LISA: The Painful - Definitive Edition is the miserable, hilarious RPG of your wildest nightmares. Undertake a relentless journey through the post-apocalyptic wasteland of Olathe. Beneath its charming exterior is a world full of disgust and moral desolation, where you will learn what kind of person you are by being FORCED to make choices that permanently affect the gameplay. Make sacrifices to keep your party members alive, whether it's taking a beating for them, losing limbs, or some other inhuman torture. In this world, you will learn that being selfish and heartless is the only way to survive... The Definitive Edition brings new content and nightmares to the game with HD graphics, 120 FPS mode, new party member campfire conversations, updated battle systems, new border art overlays, new music, music player (including music from LISA: The First), Painless (Story) mode, and new secrets to explore. - 100+ unique character battles. - Visible character sacrifices that affect your stats and attacks (removing arms, eyes, scratches). - Recruit up to 30 party members in towns and camps. - Make ruthless choices that permanently affect towns, characters, and lives. - Participate in white-knuckle shopping cart races, extreme weight lifting, and other minigames. - Bet your party members on Russian Roulette for huge profit, but permanently lose them if they die. - Listen to your favorite tracks in the music player, which also includes music from LISA: The First. - Discover countless secrets hidden throughout Olathe. - Play Painful mode for an extra challenge and unique enemies, or Painless mode for a story-focused experience. - A life-ruining gaming experience.
Content & age ratingsSteam content notice · 3 regional ratings

Content notice

depictions of mature language, violence, gore, sexual assault/non-consensual sex, drugs, alcohol abuse, and suicide.

Regional ratings

CRL18Violence · Sex · Drugs · Fear · Gambling · Language
ESRBmBlood · Sexual Themes · Strong Language · Violence · Use of Drugs and Alcohol
PEGI18Drugs · Extreme Violence · Strong Language · Use of Alcohol/Tabacco
System requirementsMinimum and recommended hardware

Minimum

Minimum: OS *: Microsoft® Windows® XP / Vista / 7 (32-bit/64-bit) Processor: Intel® Pentium® 4 2.0 GHz equivalent or faster processor Memory: 512 MB RAM Graphics: 1024 x 768 pixels or higher desktop resolution Storage: 800 MB available space

Recommended

macOS

Minimum: OS: OS X 10.6.8 Memory: 2 GB RAM Graphics: Radeon HD 2400 or comparable Storage: 800 MB available space Additional Notes: Anything supporting OpenGL 2.0 should work in theory

Linux

Minimum: OS: Ubuntu 12.04 or higher Memory: 2 GB RAM Graphics: Radeon HD 2400 or comparable Storage: 800 MB available space Additional Notes: Anything supporting OpenGL 2.0 should work in theory
Supported languages12 languages
LanguageFull audio
English
French
Italian
German
Spanish - Spain
Portuguese - Brazil
Russian
Spanish - Latin America
Japanese
Korean
Simplified Chinese
Traditional Chinese

A blank audio cell means full audio was not marked in the returned language list.

Screenshots & trailersScreenshots and trailers

Trailers

AchievementsTotal count and selected achievements

68 achievements in total.

Show selected achievements (may contain spoilers)
Let's Find HerAchievement
It's All Falling DownAchievement
No Turning BackAchievement
Embrace the JoyAchievement
The Face of BloodAchievement
Happy ReunionAchievement
I Love You SonAchievement
Really? Hairmanity?Achievement
No...Achievement
There's Something Fishy...Achievement

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26 developer announcements, Dec 2014 to Jun 2026 · times in UTC

June

  1. LISA: The Painful + OFF Bundle Now Available!

    Venture through the brutal wastelands of LISA: The Painful and the uncanny world of OFF. This bundle brings together two cult-classic RPGs where strange beings and cryptic truths await. Save up to 41% off today:

    Serenity Forge

May

  1. LISA + To the Moon Bundle Now Available!

    LISA is now bundled with To the Moon in a narrative focused bundle! Save up to 43% OFF while both titles are on sale today: https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/54300/To_the_Moon__LISA/…

    Serenity Forge
  2. Brad Armstrong Plush Available for Pre-Order!

    Brad Armstrong has joined your party! 🧸❤️‍🩹 From the wastelands of Olathe to the comfort of your shelf - it’s soft, customizable, and sure to bring some serious joy into your world 🔵 The campaign is now live on Makeship, pre-order yours…

    Serenity Forge

April

  1. LISA: The Painful & LISA: The Joyful are both available NOW on mobile!

    You can now experience both of these heart-wrenching RPGs on the go, including all of the additional content and languages from our Definitive Edition ❤️ Google Play - Painful…

    mate.gecser

December

  1. Here’s a first peek at our physical release for LISA: Definitive Edition

    Here’s a first peek at our physical release for LISA: Definitive Edition ❤️‍🩹 These Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5 physical editions both come bundled with quirky goodies. Join us for a closer look! The LISA: Decade of Joy Edition comes…

    mate.gecser

October

  1. LISA Merchandise Available on the Serenity Forge Store!

    We have some exciting merch for those who wander the desolate landscape of Olathe. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/7314985/803dc5b3e370c5eaaefee1a2dfeecd8bf8ce229c.jpg LISA: PAIN & JOY - 2xLP Vinyl Soundtrack The haunting tunes that echo through your…

    Serenity Forge

November

  1. Nominate Us!

    Nominate us for the Labor of Love Category!

    luke.sf

August

  1. Major patch: localization, UI updates, and more!

    Hey everyone, today we’ve released a new patch for LISA: Definitive Edition. The update is out today on Steam, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch, with PlayStation coming soon. This update includes localization support, overhauled battles, and new…

    Patch notes

July

  1. 7-28-23 Patch Notes

    Hello everyone. We've released a new Steam update with a few additional bug fixes across the game. Details below: - Fixed a bug where status effect expiration messages could sometimes conflict with other events and break the game - Fixed an…

    Patch notes
  2. LISA 7.21 Update

    Hi all, Today we're pushing out a major update for LISA to Steam. This update fixes a lot of graphical glitches reported by the community, rebalances combat, and addresses one of our most egregious sins. First off, a lot of folks were…

    Patch notes
  3. LISA: Definitive Edition is available NOW!

    LISA is back, and the wait is finally over! We're overJOYed to announce that LISA: Definitive Edition is out now. The update is entirely free for owners of the original games! Embed trailer - Embark on a miserable journey through the…

    mate.gecser

June

  1. LISA: Definitive Edition coming to PC and consoles July 18th!

    Hey everyone, we’re overJOYed to announce... ✨ LISA: Definitive Edition ✨ If you’ve been looking to replay LISA, or introduce the game to your friends, the Definitive Edition is the best way to enjoy LISA in its entirety from The Painful to…

    luke.sf

September

  1. "Easy Mode" plus new content!

    By popular demand LISA the Joyful now has an "Easy Mode"... Have fun.

    dingalingboy
  2. "Easy Mode" plus new content!

    By popular demand LISA the Joyful now has an "Easy Mode"... Have fun.

    Patch notes
  3. LISA the Complete Collection OUT NOW!

    Get both the Painful and Joyful for a discounted price. This also includes both games soundtracks and artwork of the LISA universe. http://store.steampowered.com/app/335670

    dingalingboy
  4. LISA the Complete Collection OUT NOW!

    Get both the Painful and Joyful for a discounted price. This also includes both games soundtracks and artwork of the LISA universe. http://store.steampowered.com/app/335670

    dingalingboy

August

  1. LISA the JOYFUL is out now!

    http://store.steampowered.com/app/379310/ This is the sequel to LISA the PAINFUL, it features the soundtrack for free!

    dingalingboy
  2. LISA the JOYFUL is out now!

    http://store.steampowered.com/app/379310/ This is the sequel to LISA the PAINFUL, it features the soundtrack for free!

    dingalingboy

July

  1. Update for the default build: Engine improvements

    Hello everyone, based on the influx of new feedback from the midweek madness feature we've decided to update the default build with some improvements: There is now a better F1 screen, you will be able to change the most frequently used…

    Daverball
  2. Update for the default build: Engine improvements

    Hello everyone, based on the influx of new feedback from the midweek madness feature we've decided to update the default build with some improvements: There is now a better F1 screen, you will be able to change the most frequently used…

    Patch notes

June

  1. LISA the Joyful Teaser

    The conclusion to LISA is coming. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I7zUjGJNotw Very soon.

    dingalingboy
  2. LISA the Joyful Teaser

    The conclusion to LISA is coming. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I7zUjGJNotw Very soon.

    dingalingboy

January

  1. Art Collection & PAIN MODE...

    Hey everyone, Ding here. The Deluxe Package featuring the Game, OST, and Art Collection has finally finally been released! It takes awhile before new products can get reviewed and ready for launch. I know some of you have already purchased…

    dingalingboy
  2. Art Collection & PAIN MODE...

    Hey everyone, Ding here. The Deluxe Package featuring the Game, OST, and Art Collection has finally finally been released! It takes awhile before new products can get reviewed and ready for launch. I know some of you have already purchased…

    dingalingboy

December

  1. Alternate Windows Build

    Hey there, in response to a lot of people being unhappy with rpgmaker's limitations we've put up an alternate build that's using the same engine as the Linux and Mac ports. This should alleviate at least some of the issues that people…

    Daverball
  2. Alternate Windows Build

    Hey there, in response to a lot of people being unhappy with rpgmaker's limitations we've put up an alternate build that's using the same engine as the Linux and Mac ports. This should alleviate at least some of the issues that people…

    Daverball

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