Lost in Anomaly

Horror· Psychological Horror· Walking Simulator· Exploration

Early access since Dec 2024

In this single-player experience, you wake up on the 9th floor of an unknown building. The only way out of here is to detect and mark anomalies. One wrong move and you could be trapped forever.

80% positive · 1,322 reviews

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In early access, content still planned

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Content Planned

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In early access, content still planned

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Content Planned

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Steam Updated 12 Oct 2026 $3.99

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Evaluation

Lost in Anomaly is an Early Access game developed solo by Axakal Interactive (formerly Aximus Games), released on December 13, 2024. The developer is actively and transparently working toward a 1.0 full release. On February 17, 2026, the developer posted a detailed roadmap for reaching 1.0, explaining a period of skill-building after launch and announcing a return to active development. The roadmap outlined plans for two new gameplay modes — a monster-free "Pure Anomaly Mode" focused on observation, and a "Classic Horror Mode" with the original horror elements — along with bug fixes and technical improvements. On May 27, 2026, the developer published Devlog #1 showcasing significant visual overhaul work in progress, including volumetric fog, floor reflections, and a redesigned dark atmosphere, all targeted at the 1.0 release. Most recently, on July 26, 2026, the developer shipped a quality-of-life patch addressing several reported bugs and adding full gamepad support, while explicitly confirming that the major visual upgrade — a transition to Unity 6 and the High Definition Render Pipeline (HDRP) — is still being built and is reserved for the 1.0 launch. The developer also rebranded the studio name to Axakal Interactive with this update. The developer has been consistent and communicative, with posts in February, May, and July 2026. The 1.0 release remains in active development with clearly described upcoming content.

Evidence

Developer shipped a quality-of-life patch and confirmed the Unity 6 / HDRP visual overhaul is still being built, reserved strictly for the 1.0 full release. Studio rebranded from Aximus Games to Axakal Interactive.

news post · Jul 26, 2026 source content planned

high

Devlog #1 shows work-in-progress screenshots of a completely overhauled visual environment (volumetric fog, reflections, redesigned corridors) targeted at the 1.0 release.

news post · May 27, 2026 source content planned

high

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Details

Developer

Axakal Interactive

Publisher

Axakal Interactive

Achievements

Platform

Windows

Controller

full support

Steam Deck

Playable

Players

Single-player

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About this game

In Lost in Anomaly, you wake up on the 9th floor of an unknown building. Your goal is to reach the first floor and escape from here. To get out of here, you must detect and mark anomalies. If you have marked all the anomalies, the elevator will take you to the lower floor. You should check every place well and mark accordingly because if you miss an anomaly, the elevator will take you back to the 9th floor.