Lost in Play+
Ratings
N/A
Age
9+
Category
Games
Languages
English
Tue Jun 24 2025
Lost in Play+ is an interactive cartoon and a journey through childhood imagination. Winner of iPad Game of the Year 2023, the game follows a brother and sister duo as they traverse a dreamlike world filled with horned beasts, goblin villages, and royal toads. Featuring over 30 unique puzzles and mini-games, the game emphasizes visual storytelling over text, making it accessible to everyone. From building a flying machine to playing cards with a seagull, every moment is a hand-crafted piece of animation that rewards curiosity.
Dinsun Expert Review
Our Expert Score
Lost in Play+ is one of those rare games that feels like it has a soul. From the very first frame, the animation quality is staggering—it looks and moves like a high-budget feature film from Cartoon Saloon or Studio Ghibli. The decision to remove all dialogue and tell the story through 'gibberish' and thought bubbles is a masterstroke, making the siblings' bond feel universal.
The puzzles are perfectly tuned. They are challenging enough to make you stop and think, but they never feel unfair or obtuse. There's a wonderful variety of mechanics; one minute you're solving a traditional logic puzzle, and the next you're playing a bizarre version of checkers against a forest creature. It keeps the pacing brisk and the sense of wonder high.
More than anything, the game captures the 'nostalgia of childhood' without being cloying. It’s about the way a cardboard box can become a castle and a backyard can become an enchanted forest. For anyone who appreciates art, storytelling, or clever game design, Lost in Play+ is an absolute masterpiece. It is the jewel of the Apple Arcade library.
Features
Stunning hand-crafted animation
Over 30 unique logic puzzles
No dialogue; universal visual language
Wholesome, family-friendly story
Tips & Walkthrough
Pay close attention to the visual cues in the background. Since the game has no dialogue, the solutions to puzzles are always hidden in the icons and animations of the characters.
Gameplays
The game features a wide array of logic mini-games. Whether it's a crab-clicking race or a strategy board game against a goblin, these moments break up the exploration and challenge your wits.
Q&A
It has some 'beasts' and ruins, but the tone is consistently uplifting and whimsical rather than scary.