Based on what was shown duringEA Play LiveLost in Randomlooks like a fun romp. Based on the combat mechanics, it looks like it will have a delicate balance of skill-based gameplay and chance. With the mechanics of Dicey and the card system, players might be able to stack up some incredible combos and weapons or be stuck with something less than ideal.
While it probably won’t be as limiting as other random mechanics in pop culture, like Kite’s Crazy Slots fromHunter x Hunter, there are some games with similar mechanics toLost in Randomthat players will likely enjoy.
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Dicey Dungeons and Hades
Dicey DungeonsandHadesare great places to start.The former feels like it could have even been pulled from the world ofRandomand was given a life of its own. The game is a couple of years old now but any gamers that might be looking to get a solid feel forLost in Random’scombat will probably enjoy it. With dice rolls and deck building, there are a ton of different ways for each adventure to go. Like many roguelikes, there is plenty of replay value inDicey Dungeonsand the cute animation provides something a little brighter before jumping into theTim Burton style world ofLost in Random.
Hadesis a roguelikesimilar toDicey Dungeonsbut will not be quite as reminiscent of the combat that players will see inLost in Random. Telling the story of the Greek God Hades’ son, Zagreus, as he tries to escape the underworld. It bears some similarities to what fans know ofLost in Random’sstory so far. There is a need to reunite with a loved one, there is some awesome combat, and there is incredible replay value to keep players engaged with different weapons, challenges, and perks.
The art style isn’t as grittyas Lost in Randombut not quite as cute asDicey Dungeons. It does provide some amazing visuals throughout the game though. Each new area has a location where players can look out over that section of the underworld and gaze upon its beauty. This resonates even more after each successful clear of and will look great whenHadesis on PS5.
Yu-Gi-Oh! Legacy of the Duelist: Link Evolution and Duel Links
Breaking away from the roguelike elements and the pure chance of what players get being their fateYu-Gi-Oh!is a great option for fans of card games.Yu-Gi-Oh! Legacy of the Duelist: Link Evolutionhas thousands of cards andDuel Linksis a free-to-play alternative on PC and mobile. Both games are great introductions totheYu-Gi-Oh!franchiseas well as great ways for long-time fans to stay engaged with the material. Building decks and using cards to gain the upper hand is the premise of pretty much every trading card game but the plethora of options available can make every game feel unique.
Mario Party
Mario Partyhas been around for about as long asYu-Gi-Oh!but where the latter has excelled as a card gameMario Partyis the go-to virtual board game. While the series is generally at its best in an in-person formatMario Party Superstarslooks like the culmination of everything players have wanted for years. The series breaks away from the card mechanics ofLost in RandombutMario Party’smini-gamesand dice are likely in the same vein.Superstars, unfortunately, won’t be out until afterLost in Random,butSuperMario Partyis already available on the Nintendo Switch.
Lost in Randomreleases August 01, 2025 for PC, PS4, Switch, and Xbox One.
