Comparison

Playdead's INSIDE vs Lost in Play

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

Playdead's INSIDE

Embark on a dark, narrative-driven adventure in this critically acclaimed indie platformer. Solve challenging puzzles and experience intense action within a moody, unsettling atmosphere. This award-winning game is known for its stunning art style and ambient soundtrack.

Highlights
  • Narrative-driven adventure
  • Challenging puzzles
  • Intense action
  • Moody art style
  • Ambient soundtrack
  • Unsettling atmosphere
Features
Currently charting
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Discover Playdead's unique indie adventure game Inside, a dark, narrative-driven platformer combining intense action with challenging puzzles. It has received critical acclaim for its moody art style, ambient soundtrack and unsettling atmosphere. Apple Design Award Winner. What the press said: “MASTERPIECE! Inside is a 2D puzzle platformer that builds upon what made Limbo great, and in fact builds something greater.” IGN — 10/10 “Inside expands on the concepts and scope of its predecessor in wildly creative ways, and it's so immaculately designed and constructed from top to bottom that it almost feels suitable for display in an art museum. This is one hell of a follow-up.” Giant Bomb — 5/5 “Gorgeous art and animations, devious puzzle design and a pitch-black sense of humor. A perfectly paced series of escalating "holy shit" moments.” Kotaku Winner of more than 100 awards, including: - Artistic Achievement (BAFTA) - Game Design (BAFTA) - Narrative (BAFTA) - Original Property (BAFTA) - Best Independent Game (Game Critics Awards) - Best Independent Game (The Game Awards) - Best Art Direction (The Game Awards) - Spite Award (D.I.C.E. Awards) - Outstanding Achievement in Art Direction (D.I.C.E. Awards) - Outstanding Achievement in Game Direction (D.I.C.E. Awards) - Best Audio (Game Developers Choice Awards) - Best Visual Art (Game Developers Choice Awards)

About

Lost in Play

Embark on an epic adventure as a brother and sister on a quest to find their way home. Solve unique puzzles, interact with quirky characters, and explore a world where imagination comes to life. This interactive cartoon-style game offers a nostalgic journey filled with mystery and delightful challenges.

Highlights
  • Animated puzzle adventure
  • Unique puzzles and mini-games
  • Interactive cartoon style
  • No dialogue, visual communication
  • Family-friendly experience
  • Nostalgic inspiration
Features
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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. * 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.

Screenshots

Playdead's INSIDE4 screens
Lost in Play4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Lost in Play at 4.9 against Playdead's INSIDE's 4.4. Lost in Play also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs paid). Playdead's INSIDE's advantage is chart position (#84 vs unranked). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Playdead's INSIDE sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Lost in Play sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Lost in Play holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 31K and 12K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of Playdead's INSIDE's written reviews are positive against 85% of Lost in Play's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Playdead's INSIDE ships an update every 2 months, Lost in Play every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Playdead's INSIDE versus Lost in Play: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlaydead's INSIDELost in Play
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (31K ratings)4.9 (12K ratings) — better
Positive reviews77.0% of reviews84.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings31K — better12K
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#84 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size705 MB791 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperPlaydeadSnapbreak Games AB

Customer experience

Playdead's INSIDE

All ratings30,447 ratings
Positive83.2%
Neutral4.0%
Negative12.8%
Written reviews2,462 reviews
Positive77.0%
Neutral6.8%
Negative16.2%

Lost in Play

All ratings11,406 ratings
Positive97.4%
Neutral1.2%
Negative1.4%
Written reviews593 reviews
Positive84.8%
Neutral5.7%
Negative9.4%

User reviews

Playdead's INSIDE

From 31K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🌟 Stunning graphics and atmosphere
  • 🧠 Clever and challenging puzzles
  • 🎨 Unique art style
  • 🎢 Thrilling and suspenseful gameplay
  • 🔍 Intriguing and mysterious story

Room to improve

  • 🕰️ Game is too short
  • 🤔 Ending is confusing or unsatisfying
  • 💰 Game is overpriced
  • 🤖 Some controls can be finicky
  • 📱 Compatibility issues on older devices

Lost in Play

From 12K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🤩 Fantastic animation and graphics
  • 👍 Engaging and challenging puzzles
  • 😊 Charming and imaginative story
  • 🎨 Unique and creative gameplay
  • 🕹️ Fun mini-games and interactive elements

Room to improve

  • ⏱️ Game felt too short
  • 🤔 Some puzzles were confusing or unclear
  • 🐛 Occasional crashes or glitches reported
  • 💲 Paid version required to access full game

Bugs and requests

Playdead's INSIDE

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Game crashes or freezes
  • Progress not saving properly

Requested features

4 requests
  • Longer gameplay or additional levels
  • More explanation or closure for the story
  • Controller support
  • Lower price point

Lost in Play

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Freezing or crashing issues in certain levels
  • Inability to rotate device orientation

Requested features

3 requests
  • More episodes or content updates
  • Ability to save progress across devices
  • Hints or tips for more challenging puzzles

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Playdead's INSIDE

One-time1
  • INSIDE full game$9.99
1 purchases

Lost in Play

One-time1
  • Full Game$3.99

Questions

Is Playdead's INSIDE free?
Playdead's INSIDE is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Lost in Play free?
Lost in Play is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Playdead's INSIDE or Lost in Play?
Lost in Play is rated higher. Playdead's INSIDE averages 4.4 out of 5 from 31K ratings, while Lost in Play averages 4.9 from 12K ratings.
Do Playdead's INSIDE or Lost in Play have ads?
Neither Playdead's INSIDE nor Lost in Play shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Playdead's INSIDE or Lost in Play?
Playdead's INSIDE ships an update every 2 months, and Lost in Play every 3 weeks. Most recently, Playdead's INSIDE was updated on November 3, 2026 and Lost in Play on November 3, 2026.

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