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Lost Vessel

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80%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, monetization
Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, graphics
80% User Score Based on 69 reviews

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About Lost Vessel

Lost Vessel is a single player and multiplayer casual role playing game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by Lazy Frog Games and was released on July 23, 2026. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

You crash-landed on an alien world. The ship is scrap, the planet is hostile, and progress doesn't stop when you step away. Lost Vessel is a sci-fi idle RPG with real combat, deep crafting, and a slow climb back toward the stars - playable in thirty-second bursts or five-hour grinds. Free to play, no pay-to-win, ever. Five skills pull you back from zero: salvage the wreckage, mine the planet, h…

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80%Audience ScoreBased on 69 reviews
gameplay4 positive mentions
grinding7 negative mentions
  • Free to play with no pay-to-win elements; only cosmetic purchases which do not affect gameplay.
  • Deep and interconnected progression systems involving crafting, combat, resource gathering, and research provide meaningful long-term goals.
  • Active developer engagement and frequent updates; supportive player community with helpful in-game chat and guides.
  • Weapon and gear durability system requires constant maintenance which can feel tedious and slow down progression.
  • Grinding and resource collection can be very time-consuming, sometimes feeling like a job rather than fun gameplay.
  • Multiplayer features are optional but considered poorly implemented or less engaging by some players.

  • gameplay

    16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    25% positive mentions, 56% neutral mentions, 19% negative mentions

    Gameplay is characterized by a gradual, addictive pacing that emphasizes careful planning, resource management, and long-term goals without pay-to-win elements. The game offers a rich blend of incremental, survival, and multiplayer mechanics supported by an accessible UI and an active developer, though its complexity and slow progression may feel overwhelming or unrewarding to some players. Overall, it fosters strategic, consistent play with fair monetization focused on cosmetics.

    • “Addictive pacing: the gameplay loop is fantastic.”
    • “Rather than focusing on constant action, the gameplay emphasizes careful planning, resource management, and gradual technological advancement.”
    • “You're going to be grinding a lot of long-term goals with no automation; it takes a week to really unlock a lot of the game, and you won't even have reached the 'reawakening' reset mechanics.”
    • “Although the sheer number of systems may initially seem overwhelming, especially for newcomers to incremental RPGs, the gradual pace allows players to learn mechanics naturally over time.”
    • “The loot system introduces increasingly powerful equipment with unique legendary effects that can significantly alter combat performance, while durability mechanics require players to think carefully about maintaining valuable gear.”

  • grinding

    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 12% neutral mentions, 88% negative mentions

    The game heavily centers on grinding, which some players accept due to the absence of pay-to-win shortcuts and interconnected systems like skills, crafting, and offline progression that give grinding purpose. While early gameplay eases players into the grind through story progression, long-term goals demand significant time and effort without automation. Overall, the grind is designed to be engaging and diverse, encouraging varied activities rather than repetitive farming.

    • “The biggest weakness for me is that the game is clearly built around grinding.”
    • “You're going to be grinding a lot of long term goals with no automation, it takes a week to really unlock a lot of the game and you won't even have gotten to the 'reawakening' reset mechanics.”
    • “The initial game has the usual ramp up, you're not grinding for hours at a time yet, so it helps you get into the initial story and feel for the game before the grind kicks in, which is good.”

  • monetization

    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    75% positive mentions, 25% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game features fair, non-intrusive monetization focused mainly on optional cosmetic packs, avoiding pay-to-win mechanics. Its free-to-play model and player-friendly approach contribute to its strong long-term appeal.

    • “Free to play and the monetization is extremely fair and non-intrusive.”
    • “That it doesn't try to scam you out of your money with pay-to-win microtransactions is also a big plus.”
    • “The only in-game purchases are some supporter cosmetic packs.”

  • music

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The music in the game is chill and soothing, complementing its cool sci-fi setting. It enhances the overall experience and remains fully playable on the Steam Deck.

    • “Music is chill and soothing.”
    • “Nice music, cool sci-fi setting.”
    • “This game is fun, the music isn't bad, and it's fully playable on Steam Deck.”

  • graphics

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    33% positive mentions, 34% neutral mentions, 33% negative mentions

    The graphics feature a clean and bright UI with mainly item icons that look cool but can feel repetitive due to limited variety. The color scheme relies heavily on black and blue squares, and cosmetics are mostly confined to profile and chat visuals, primarily serving as supporter content.

    • “Could use the graphics of some kind other than black and blue squares.”

  • story

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The story effectively eases players into the game with a well-paced introduction and a mission system that clearly guides objectives, allowing for smooth progression before more intensive grinding begins.

    • “The initial game has the usual ramp up, you're not grinding for hours at a time yet, so it helps you get into the initial story and feel for the game before the grind kicks in, which is good.”
    • “The mission system is pretty good at leading you through what you need to be aiming for.”

  • optimization

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    50% positive mentions, 50% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game’s optimization is enhanced by offline progression, allowing continuous advancement even when not actively playing, making it accessible for both casual and dedicated players. Additionally, the loot and durability systems add strategic depth to gear management and combat effectiveness.

    • “Offline advancement further strengthens the experience by allowing progress to continue even when the game is not actively running, making it equally enjoyable for casual players and those who prefer extended optimization sessions.”

  • atmosphere

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its depth and immersive quality, contributing to a compelling experience despite the slower progression.

    • “Lost Vessel features significant depth and a great atmosphere.”
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Play Times

30h Median play time
42h Average play time
3-93h Spent by most gamers
*Based on 3 analyzed playthroughs
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Lost Vessel is a casual role playing game with science fiction theme. Common tags for Lost Vessel include free to play, indie, automation, crafting, loot and others.

Lost Vessel is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 42 hours playing Lost Vessel.

Lost Vessel was released on July 23, 2026.

Lost Vessel was developed by Lazy Frog Games.

Lost Vessel has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked Lost Vessel for its gameplay but disliked it for its grinding.

Lost Vessel is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

Similar games include Idle Hero TD - Tower Defense, Idle Hacking: An Inaction RPG, Endless World, Wizard And Minion Idle, Melvor Idle and others.