Action · September 10, 2021
Lost in Random™ (2021)
Play the odds in Lost in Random™, a gothic-fairy-tale-inspired action-adventure where every citizen's fate is determined by the roll of a dice. Ruled by a wicked Queen, the kingdom of Random is divided into 6 shadowy realms where life is dictated by a cursed black dice. In this story from the award-winning Swedish game studio Zoink and penned by Eisner Award-winning Adventure Time and Marvel Comics The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl author Ryan North, you'll join Even, a penniless girl who's down on her luck, in a dark quest to save her beloved sister. With her companion Dicey, a small and strange living dice, Even must learn to embrace the chaos of Random, uncovering an age-old tale with a modern message. Walk Random's mysterious cobbled streets, meet its unpredictable residents, and take on courageous quests. Engage in fearsome battles with a unique blend of tactical combat, card collection, and explosive dice gameplay. It's time to adapt or perish as you battle inside giant board game arenas that change with every dice throw! Learn how to tip the odds in your favor, and dive into a dark wonderland where only the brave survive. Uncover a twisted fairy tale — Penned by Eisner Award-winning Adventure Time and Marvel Comics The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl author Ryan North, step into a beautiful and haunted wonderland where you must venture through the 6 twisted realms of Random, each with its own maddening set of rules. Help its unpredictable inhabitants, save your sister, and discover a twisted tale. Roll with it in epic, tactical dice battles — Face the unknown in a unique blend of tactical combat and card collection. Adapt your battle strategy on the fly within evolving board game arenas. Defy your fate against all odds — Defy a cursed fate, and harness the power of randomness. Team up with your friend Dicey to play the odds, where the course of battle can be changed with a dice roll. Play the odds. Win the game.
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Community Tag Signals
Tag weights reflect how many Steam users voted each descriptor — larger pills = stronger consensus.
- Adventure · 112
- Action · 98
- Action-Adventure · 73
- Singleplayer · 69
- Gothic · 69
- Exploration · 67
- Indie · 62
- Fantasy · 56
- Comedy · 54
- Story Rich · 52
- Deckbuilding · 51
- Action RPG · 42
- Female Protagonist · 41
- Combat · 40
- Third Person · 33
Position in Action
| Metric | This title | Genre position |
|---|---|---|
| Review volume | 4.6k Steam reviews | Top 62% in Action |
| Positive rating | 89% positive | Genre average: 83% — this title sits in top 41% |
| Metacritic | 78/100 | Genre average 77 — top 52% of Action titles |
| Engagement hours | 6 h average | Top 66% for session depth among Action |
Reception Metrics
Steam community
89%Very Positive · 4.6k reviews
4.1k positive · 510 negative
Metacritic
78/100 critic aggregate
Metacritic user score
7.2/10
Curator recommendations
4.2k
Press Quotes
“A wholly original action-adventure game that thinks outside the box.” 8/10 – IGN “...one of the most unique concepts I've ever experienced.” 8/10 – GameReactor “Captivating, magical and original.” 8/10 – GameSpew
Localization Coverage
Interface / Subtitles (6)
- English volume_up
- French
- Italian
- German
- Spanish - Spain
- Japanese volume_up
Full audio (2)
- English
- Japanese
Engagement Profile
All-time avg
6h
short (5–15 hours)
Median
5h
Typical completion time
Achievements
40
Steam unlocks available
Release & Availability
| Release date | Sep 10, 2021 |
|---|---|
| Developer | Zoink, Thunderful |
| Publisher | Electronic Arts |
| Base price | $4.49 -85% |
| Platforms | Windows |
| Estimated owners | 100k–1M |
| External links | Official site · Metacritic page · Support |
Features & Capabilities
Community
- Steam Achievements
- Steam Trading Cards
Input & Comfort
- Full controller support
Other
- Single-player
Editions & Packages
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