Based on what was shown during EA Play Live Lost in Random looks 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 from Hunter x Hunter, there are some games with similar mechanics to Lost in Random that players will likely enjoy.
Dicey Dungeons and Hades
Dicey Dungeons and Hades are great places to start. The former feels like it could have even been pulled from the world of Random and 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 for Lost in Random’s combat 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 in Dicey Dungeons and the cute animation provides something a little brighter before jumping into the Tim Burton style world of Lost in Random.
Hades is a roguelike similar to Dicey Dungeons but will not be quite as reminiscent of the combat that players will see in Lost 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 of Lost in Random’s story 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 gritty as Lost in Random but not quite as cute as Dicey 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 when Hades is 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 fate Yu-Gi-Oh! is a great option for fans of card games. Yu-Gi-Oh! Legacy of the Duelist: Link Evolution has thousands of cards and Duel Links is a free-to-play alternative on PC and mobile. Both games are great introductions to the Yu-Gi-Oh! franchise as 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 Party has been around for about as long as Yu-Gi-Oh! but where the latter has excelled as a card game Mario Party is the go-to virtual board game. While the series is generally at its best in an in-person format Mario Party Superstars looks like the culmination of everything players have wanted for years. The series breaks away from the card mechanics of Lost in Random but Mario Party's mini-games and dice are likely in the same vein. Superstars, unfortunately, won’t be out until after Lost in Random, but Super Mario Party is already available on the Nintendo Switch.
Lost in Random releases September 10, 2021 for PC, PS4, Switch, and Xbox One.