Sony has announced August 2025’s lineup of free PlayStation Plus Monthly Games, and one of the three titles on offer is a popular souslike considered to be one of the best of its kind:Lies of P. Boasting a Belle Époque style, similar to this year’sClair Obscur: Expedition 33,Lies of Pis loosely based on Carlo Collodi’s 1883 novel,The Adventures of Pinocchio, where players become the titular puppet and engage in unnerving battles against abominations, after the city of Krat suffered a petrification epidemic as well as a puppet revolt.
It’s easy for gamers to take advantage of Sony’s monthly games by subscribing to PlayStation Plus. Premium, Extra, and Essential plans are all available, but the service’s free monthly games are available to download with any plan, as long as there’s a membership.PS Plus has been on a three-month streakwhen it comes to day-one releases, includingLost Records: Bloom & Rage - Tape 1andTape 2,Blue Prince, andFBC: Firebreak, which were all up for grabs this year.
Announced in a blog post, Sony confirmed August 2025’s lineup of free PlayStation Plus Monthly Games includedLies of P,DayZ, andMy Hero One’s Justice 2.DayZis a survival game pitting up to 60 players against hungry infected in a post-apocalyptic world, andMy Hero One’s Justice 2is a 3D arena fighter based on theMy Hero Academiaanime.Last month’s free PS Plus Essential gamesincludedDiablo 4,The King of Fighters 15, andJusant, all of which were available to play on PS4 and PS5, and the subscription’s diversity continues into August to appeal to a wider audience of gamers.
PlayStation Plus Monthly Games August 2025 Lineup Includes Lies of P
Developed by Neowiz and Round8 Studio,Lies of Pwas also released on PC and Xbox consoles, and the game received critical praise for its visuals, sound design, soulslike elements, and aesthetic.Lies of Pproved its worth and is a fitting example of asoulslike game that balances its difficulty perfectly, as some titles of this ilk can quickly become unrewarding if the gameplay is too hard.
Two years after its release,Lies of Phit an impressive sales milestoneon PC and consoles back in June by selling millions of copies. Pinocchio’s story didn’t end there, however, as fans were recently treated to the game’sOvertureexpansion, which served as a prequel. The DLC allows players to return to Krat and experience the city before the events of the base game, led by a mysterious Stalker guide. Fans can also discover backstories, uncover harrowing secrets, and face more boss battles during the city’s final days, and the soulslike community can also look forward to the game’s sequel that’s already in development.
