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.
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.
- Narrative-driven adventure
- Challenging puzzles
- Intense action
- Moody art style
- Ambient soundtrack
- Unsettling atmosphere
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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)
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.
- Animated puzzle adventure
- Unique puzzles and mini-games
- Interactive cartoon style
- No dialogue, visual communication
- Family-friendly experience
- Nostalgic inspiration
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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.
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
Playdead's INSIDE ships an update every 2 months, Lost in Play every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.
| Parameter | Playdead's INSIDE | Lost in Play |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (31K ratings) | 4.9 (12K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 77.0% of reviews | 84.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 31K — better | 12K |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Best chart rank | #84 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 705 MB | 791 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Playdead | Snapbreak Games AB |
Customer experience
Playdead's INSIDE
Lost in Play
User reviews
Playdead's INSIDE
From 31K App Store ratingsWhat 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 ratingsWhat 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
Playdead's INSIDE
- INSIDE full game$9.99
Lost in Play
- Full Game$3.99
Questions
Is Playdead's INSIDE free?
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