Fit check
Is Lost to Time worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Metroidvania fans who want time manipulation integrated into combat and puzzles
- Action RPG players who enjoy changing combat styles through character forms
- Players seeking exploration with build variety, secrets, and multiple endings
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking a tightly linear action game rather than a connected world built around exploration
- Players who prefer a fixed weapon and ability set instead of switching Magi and developing different builds
- Players looking for a purely combat-focused game without puzzles, crafting, or story choices
Our take on Lost to Time
Rather than treating time as a background story device, the game makes it part of the core action-platforming structure. Combat, puzzles, and navigation all involve Chrona’s control over time, while Magi replace a conventional fixed weapon set with changeable combat identities.
What is Lost to Time?
Lost to Time is a 2D action platforming metroidvania set in a fantasy RPG world.
Chrona can pause and manipulate time to gain advantages in fights, overcome obstacles, and solve puzzles. Exploration takes place across a connected world containing enemies, bosses, secrets, and multiple endings. Chrona can discover Magi, transform into them, and use their combat abilities as different weapons and fighting styles. She can also learn abilities for navigating the environment. RPG systems include crafting, leveling, and character builds, with replay options based on different Magi and builds. The game also presents consequences for Chrona’s actions and choices. A demo is available, and its save files transfer to the purchased game.
How Lost to Time plays
- 01Time-based combat
- Chrona manipulates the flow of time to gain advantages against enemies and handle certain puzzles.
- 02Magi transformations
- Discoverable Magi provide distinct combat abilities and let Chrona change her weapon style.
- 03Connected exploration
- The game world links its areas together for platforming and metroidvania-style discovery.
- 04Build customization
- Crafting, leveling, and selectable builds support repeat playthroughs with different Magi.
- 05Multiple endings
- Chrona’s actions and choices contribute to a story with secrets and more than one conclusion.
- 06Transferable demo saves
- Progress from the demo can carry into the purchased game.
Lost to Time compared to similar games
Lost to Time combines 2D platforming, metroidvania exploration, time manipulation, Magi-based combat styles, crafting, and multiple endings. Ghost of a Tale instead centers on Tilo’s action-RPG adventure with exploration, immersion, stealth, disguises, and conversations. Vagante presents a dark-fantasy adventure through dangerous lands while Lost to Time focuses on a connected world, time-based abilities, and character builds.
Lost to Time: platforms & release
Is Lost to Time worth it?
It is worth it if: metroidvania fans who want time manipulation integrated into combat and puzzles. Skip it if: players seeking a tightly linear action game rather than a connected world built around exploration.
Where can I download Lost to Time?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens Lost to Time's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is Lost to Time on?
Windows and macOS.
