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The Lost Mixtape is a single player open world simulation game with mystery and post-apocalyptic themes. It was developed by Vided Studio and was released on July 10, 2026. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

The Lost Mixtape is a game about playing a raccoon who just discovered a Portable Cassette Player. Roam an abandoned mall and its surroundings to collect scattered music tapes to play on your newly acquired portable device. Rummage through trash, unlock secret paths, and gather items while every new tape adds to your personal soundtrack, turning exploration into a music-filled short exploration ga…

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97%Audience ScoreBased on 38 reviews
music20 positive mentions

  • Charming and immersive exploration experience with a detailed, atmospheric world.
  • Excellent soundtrack featuring diverse, well-curated mixtapes that enhance the mood.
  • Cute and endearing protagonist with creative, engaging gameplay mechanics and puzzles.
  • Jumping and platforming controls can feel inconsistent and occasionally frustrating.
  • Lack of robust controller support; menus require keyboard and mouse which may hinder play on some devices.
  • Relatively short gameplay length and some players may find it too brief or simple.
  • music

    25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    80% positive mentions, 8% neutral mentions, 12% negative mentions

    The music in the game is widely praised for its excellent, immersive soundtrack featuring darkwave and techno influences, with standout tracks like "Soul Rebels" by Bob Marley. Reviewers highlight the music's strong atmosphere, ability to enhance exploration, and enjoyable integration with gameplay, making it a key favorite aspect. Overall, the soundtrack is regarded as a highlight, often described as superb, catchy, and perfectly complementing the game’s vibe.

    • “The soundtrack is among the best you could expect from any video game studio, let alone an independent one.”
    • “The soundtrack and sound effects created an amazing atmosphere that made every moment more immersive.”
    • “The music was surprisingly good, with kinda darkwave techno vibes.”
    • “The music goes off immediately, as the most likely culprit.”
    • “The music, after all?”
    • “Up goes the familiar music of 'Soul Rebels' by Bob Marley.”
  • gameplay

    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    43% positive mentions, 14% neutral mentions, 43% negative mentions

    The gameplay features smooth and intuitive movement within an open world that encourages exploration and collecting, though some find the jumping mechanics inconsistent and the keyboard controls for platforming uncomfortable compared to analog alternatives. The game offers simple puzzles and light adventure, providing a brief but enjoyable experience rather than an extended time sink.

    • “The gameplay mechanics are truly underrated, the movement feels smooth and intuitive, and the open world gives you the freedom to revisit and explore areas you may have missed.”
    • “Onya wants to find every coin and use it to get every one of those little mechanical contraptions, attractions and distractions living and vaunting their little lights, sounds, bells, whistles, smokes and mirrors yet again.”
    • “Gameplay is simple, a few puzzles here and there, adventure, find new cassette, vibe, find collectible, adventure some more, etc. This isn't going to be your next time sink (which I love) as the game took me an hour and that's with stepping away twice and finding most of the collectibles and gumballs.”
    • “If I had one piece of feedback, it would be that the jumping mechanics felt a little inconsistent sometimes, e.g., sliding off of things when you didn't expect it.”
    • “The basic mechanics of this game are horrible. Controllers for a 3D platformer should be a default. Trying to line up a narrow plank and walk across it with WASD is uncomfortable – analogue controls are so much easier. This isn't a third-person shooter!”
    • “Gameplay is simple: a few puzzles here and there, adventure, find a new cassette, vibe, find collectibles, adventure some more. This isn't going to be your next time sink (which I love) as the game took me an hour, and that's with stepping away twice and finding most of the collectibles and gumballs.”
  • graphics

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

    Users praise the game's art style and level design, noting that the graphics are visually appealing and the 3D movement is more polished and solid than expected for this aesthetic.

    • “The soundtrack is amazing, and I really love the art style!”
    • “Level design and movement in particular are a lot more solid than you might expect from a 3D game with this sort of aesthetic to it.”
  • atmosphere

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

    The atmosphere is highly praised for its immersive quality, largely thanks to an excellent soundtrack and sound effects that enhance the overall experience. Fans of clever puzzle games will particularly appreciate the engaging audio and mood.

    • “The soundtrack and sound effects created an amazing atmosphere that made every moment more immersive.”
    • “If you're a fan of clever puzzle games with excellent audio and a great atmosphere, I definitely recommend giving this one a try.”
  • story

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

    The story is straightforward and accessible, but achieving 100% completion presents a significant challenge.

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2h Median play time
2h Average play time
2-2h Spent by most gamers
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The Lost Mixtape is a open world simulation game with mystery and post-apocalyptic themes. Common tags for The Lost Mixtape include 3D, indie, exploration, stylized, atmospheric and others.

The Lost Mixtape is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 2 hours playing The Lost Mixtape.

The Lost Mixtape was released on July 10, 2026.

The Lost Mixtape was developed by Vided Studio.

The Lost Mixtape has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked The Lost Mixtape for its music but disliked it for its gameplay.

The Lost Mixtape is a single player game.

Similar games include A Short Hike, Toem, The Gunk, Moss, Night Stones and others.