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Lost Vessel

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82%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, monetization
Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, graphics
82% User Score Based on 60 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 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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82%Audience ScoreBased on 60 reviews
gameplay4 positive mentions
grinding7 negative mentions
  • Deep and interconnected progression system with crafting, combat, skills, and research that keeps gameplay engaging.
  • Completely free-to-play with no pay-to-win elements; optional cosmetic purchases only and a fair monetization model.
  • Active and responsive single developer who frequently updates the game and engages positively with the community.
  • Progression can feel slow and grind-heavy, requiring long periods of resource gathering and waiting.
  • Gear durability mechanic can be frustrating as equipment breaks and requires consumables to maintain.
  • Multiplayer features feel underdeveloped or not essential to the core experience, limiting their appeal.

  • gameplay

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

    The gameplay offers a well-balanced blend of incremental and active elements, emphasizing careful resource management, strategic planning, and gradual progression without pay-to-win mechanics. While its slow pacing and complex systems may feel overwhelming or unrewarding to some, the addictive gameplay loop, helpful UI, and active developer support provide strong long-term appeal.

    • “The gameplay loop is fantastic with addictive pacing.”
    • “The loot system introduces increasingly powerful equipment with unique legendary effects that can significantly alter combat performance, while durability mechanics require players to carefully maintain valuable gear.”
    • “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 gotten to 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

    Grinding is a central aspect of the game, thoughtfully integrated with connected skills, crafting, and progression systems that justify the repetitive efforts within the alien survival setting. While long-term goals require significant grinding without automation, the game balances this by gradually introducing mechanics and encouraging diverse activities to keep the experience engaging rather than monotonous.

    • “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

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

    The game features a fair and non-intrusive free-to-play monetization model, limited to optional supporter cosmetic packs. This player-friendly approach contributes to its strong foundation and long-term appeal.

    • “Free to play and the monetization is extremely fair and non-intrusive.”
    • “The only in-game purchases are some supporter cosmetic packs.”
    • “Its ambitious combination of survival mechanics, automation, multiplayer content, and player-friendly monetization gives it a strong foundation and considerable long-term appeal.”

  • graphics

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

    The graphics feature a clean and bright UI with cool but somewhat repetitive item icons, primarily using black and blue squares. Cosmetic options are limited and mainly available through supporter packs, which serve more to support the developer than significantly enhance visuals.

    • “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 introduces players with a gradual ramp-up, allowing them to engage without immediate heavy grinding. The mission system helps guide players clearly through objectives, enhancing the overall narrative flow.

    • “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.”

  • music

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

    The game's music is well-received, complementing its cool sci-fi setting and providing an enjoyable audio experience. Additionally, it runs smoothly on the Steam Deck.

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

  • optimization

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

    The game features strong optimization elements through offline progression, enabling continuous advancement without active play, catering to both casual and dedicated players. Additionally, the loot and durability systems add strategic depth by encouraging careful gear management and offering impactful equipment upgrades.

    • “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 Lost Vessel is praised for its depth and immersive quality, contributing to a slower but rewarding progression experience.

    • “Lost Vessel is definitely one of the games with slower progression, but significant depth and 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 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 Hacking: An Inaction RPG, Idle Hero TD - Tower Defense, Endless World, Gaiadon: Eternal Quest, PANOPTYCA : Idle RPG Manager and others.