Users wrote

Reviews consistently describe Lobotomy Corporation as a brutal, story-driven management sim with a dark atmosphere. Players praise the lore, world-building, and unusual abnormalities that drive the game. The memory repository and day-rewind mechanics create a unique progression loop, but the game remains extremely challenging. Many reviewers warn about UI issues, bugs, and the heavy time commitment, though fans call it a peak in storytelling and design.

Last updated: 2026-03-05

Most Mentioned Advantages

• Extreme difficulty that feels rewarding (120 mentions) - Reviewers describe the game as brutally hard, often calling it a masochistic experience. They say the challenge is punishing but satisfying when you finally master a mechanic or reach an ending. The game rewards patience and learning through trial, error, and careful planning. Even with the difficulty, players feel a strong sense of achievement and progress.
• Creative and varied abnormalities (110 mentions) - Reviewers highlight the wide variety of abnormalities and monsters, each with unique rules and visuals. The SCP-like vibe and the design of encounters add flavor and tension to gameplay. This variety keeps the experience fresh across multiple runs. Players often mention the distinct personalities of abnormalities as a key draw.
• Carryover progress through Memory Repository (95 mentions) - The memory repository and other reset mechanics let players keep knowledge, gear, and research progress across days. This carryover is seen as a clever progression tool that mitigates some frustration from failures. It encourages planning and strategic thinking over repeated grinding. Many reviews frame this as a vital, satisfying part of the loop.
• Compelling story and lore (75 mentions) - Reviewers repeatedly praise the strong story, rich lore, and memorable characters. They highlight the writing quality and the way the world-building deepens as you learn about the abnormalities. The narrative unfolds through days, logs, and dialogue, adding depth beyond the management gameplay. For many players, the lore is a major reason to keep playing.

Most Mentioned Disadvantages

• Extreme difficulty spikes and long days (140 mentions) - Many reviews note that days can be very long and the difficulty spikes brutal, especially later in the game. The challenge can feel vertical and punishing, leading to frustration or repeated restarts. The tough bits require strong memory and careful planning to push through. Some players may feel the game is not approachable.
• UI/UX and onboarding challenges (110 mentions) - Multiple reviews criticize the user interface as confusing and hard to read. Players complain about not being able to easily see employee health or set routines, and about limited text size and keybind options. The onboarding experience is described as steep, making early progress slow. These issues can detract from otherwise engaging systems.
• Heavy time commitment and repetition (90 mentions) - A number of reviews mention the game demands a large time investment to reach endings. The grind of days and the complexity of mechanics can be tiring. For players with limited gaming time, this can feel like a barrier. The game’s length is often cited as a negative factor for casual players.
• Bugs, glitches, and performance issues (70 mentions) - Several reviews call out memory leaks, glitches, and occasional crashes. Some players note fixes are limited by missing source code and other technical constraints. Performance problems, especially on later days, can hamper experience. These issues contribute to a harsher overall impression for some players.

Compared Games

• Library of Ruina (7 mentions) - Library of Ruina is frequently referenced as part of the PM trilogy, with comments about story continuity and world-building across titles. Reviewers note cross-title implications or that the lore expands in related games. The connection between Lobotomy Corporation and Ruina is a common discussion point.
• Limbus Company (4 mentions) - Explicit mentions of Limbus Company as part of Project Moon’s universe appear, with players noting connections or continuing the PM story after finishing Lobotomy Corporation. Some reviews indicate they plan to or have played Limbus Company as a follow-up. The PM universe is referenced rather than standalone comparisons in many comments.
• Lobotomy Corporation (PM’s first game) (2 mentions) - Some reviewers frame Lobotomy Corporation as the starting PM game and reference its place in the series’ development. The comparisons often highlight how later PM titles build on or diverge from the original game’s design and storytelling.