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Mortal Shell II vs Lies of P

Compare two single-player Soulslikes by world structure, character system and setting.

PGReviewed by ParryGrid Editors
Verified 2026-09-03

PARRYGRID DECISION

The short answer

Mortal Shell II is the clearer choice for Shell experimentation and a compact open world. Lies of P is the clearer choice for a Pinocchio-inspired, Belle Époque story setting.

Side-by-side facts

DimensionMortal Shell IILies of P
ModeSingle-playerSingle-playerNeither official Steam feature list includes online co-op.
IdentityPossess eight lost warrior ShellsPlay through a dark Pinocchio reinterpretationThe player-character frameworks serve different kinds of role identity.
ExplorationOfficially described as a compact interconnected open worldOfficial page emphasizes the journey through Krat and its storyParryGrid does not turn that wording into an unsupported map-size claim.
ReleaseAugust 20, 2026September 18, 2023Mortal Shell II is actively patch-tracked; Lies of P is the mature release.

Which one fits you?

CHOOSE MORTAL SHELL II FOR
  • Eight possessable Shells
  • Compact open-world exploration
  • Stamina-free combat
CHOOSE LIES OF P FOR
  • A story-led Pinocchio reinterpretation
  • Belle Époque dark-fantasy setting
  • A single-player campaign with multiple endings listed among its Steam tags

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How we verify this guide

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Sources

Facts checked September 7, 2026. Review percentages and prices are time-sensitive snapshots, never editorial scores.

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