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Lost in Play

Solve puzzles, riddles, and embark on an exciting journey of discovery! Join Toto and Gal as they explore dreamscapes and befriend magical creatures. Lost in their imagination, the brother and sister must stick together and solve puzzles to find their way home.

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Release
August 10, 2022
3 years and 357 days ago
Steam Reviews
Overwhelmingly Positive8,858 reviews98.1%

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About the Game

Help a brother and sister on an uplifting epic adventure to find their way home. Solving puzzles, escaping a horned beast and meeting quirky goblins are just part of the journey!



Lost in Play is a journey through childhood imagination with thoughtfully crafted puzzles and colorful characters. Play as a brother and sister duo on an adventure to find their way back home. Between reality and fantasy, the siblings explore the enchanted forest of a horned beast, start a rebellion in a goblin village, and help a team of frogs free a sword from a stone.

PUZZLES & MYSTERY
The bizarre and dreamlike world of Lost in Play is filled with mystery, unique puzzles, and mini-games. Challenge a pirate seagull to a game of clicking crabs, serve magical tea to a royal toad, and collect pieces to build a flying machine. Be a part of this modern point & click game that will reward your curiosity and leave you excited for the next piece of story.

IMAGINATION COMES TO LIFE
From what seems like a normal morning at home to a typical afternoon at the park, you'll soon find yourself on a whirlwind quest as you sneak into a goblin castle, explore ancient ruins, and soar atop a giant stork. Lost in Play takes you on a nostalgic roller-coaster!

AN INTERACTIVE CARTOON
With a hand-crafted style similar to animated shows from childhood, Lost in Play is a story meant for all. Whether you’re seeking wholesome delight or just a good time, the family can enjoy this story together.

GAME FEATURES:

  • A mysterious animated puzzle adventure.
  • Filled with magical and magnificent creatures.
  • Created with families in mind. Have your children watch you play!
  • No dialogue. Everything is communicated visually in a universal way.
  • Inspired by nostalgic TV shows such as Gravity Falls, Hilda, and Over the Garden Wall.
  • Play cards with goblins, build a dragon, and teach a sheep how to fly.
  • Includes 30+ unique puzzles and mini-games.
  • Catch a derpy chicken. Maybe.

ACCESSIBILITY
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Happy Juice Games previously worked on "The Office Quest" and is a studio that focuses on pushing the boundaries of animated adventure games. We hope you love our game as much as we loved making it.