Deal | This “playable cartoon” is 98% positive and has dropped below $3 for the first time

Anyone who has ever wanted to take control while watching a cartoon series should feel right at home with Lost in Play. The point-and-click adventure is often described as a “playable cartoon series,” something players seem to appreciate judging by its exceptionally positive reviews. Those who want to see for themselves can currently pick up the game at its lowest price ever, according to SteamDB: 80% off at $3.99 instead of $19.99 – complete with a “Verified” rating for the Steam Deck.

Lost in Play follows siblings Gal and Toto, who become so immersed in their imaginary world while playing together that they suddenly find themselves surrounded by goblins, monsters and talking animals. To make it home in time, they must find their way through enchanted forests, ancient ruins and other bizarre locations. Players can expect classic point-and-click gameplay with more than 30 puzzles and mini-games. Lost in Play features a charming cartoon art style and does away with dialogue entirely. The characters communicate exclusively through images, gestures and a fictional language.

On Steam, Lost in Play has received almost 9,000 reviews, 98% of which are positive. Players praise the lovingly crafted world, varied puzzles and charming humor. The overall impression is somewhat tempered by the German-language 4Players review, which awarded the indie game just 7 out of 10 points. Criticisms include the low difficulty level, a rather shallow story and limited amount of content. The adventure is reportedly over after just four to five hours. However, anyone who enjoys cartoons and is looking for a short, entertaining puzzle adventure will probably be able to overlook these shortcomings at a price of less than $4.

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