Lost in Prayer

Lost in Prayer

Early access since Jul 2025

Solve intricate tactical challenges to escape purgatory —through Hell or Heaven — or die trying. When you die (and you will), you unlock a new creature, with a unique skill set and multiple playstyles to master. The challenge is to survive, yet the reward lies in dying

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Evaluation

Lost in Prayer launched into Early Access on July 15, 2025 as an explicitly unfinished game, with Nine Dots Studio planning a full 1.0 release. The game received two major content updates during its Early Access period: the Arsenal Update on November 27, 2025 (adding two new characters, weapons, shields, and consumables) and the Mastery Update on March 9, 2026 (overhauling the skill tree system and adding two more new characters). However, alongside the Mastery Update, the studio published a frank development status post on March 25, 2026. In it, they explained that with Outward 2's release approaching, they can no longer allocate sufficient resources to Lost in Prayer. They acknowledged failing to deliver the ambitious roadmap originally promised, and announced they are putting the game's Early Access development on hold — for an indefinite period. Crucially, they stated they cannot commit to a timeline for any future update, but they do remain dedicated to finishing the game "when the time is right." As of today (June 20, 2026), there has been no further communication from the developer since March 25, 2026. The game remains in Early Access, remains purchasable, and the developer has clearly communicated that a full 1.0 release remains the eventual goal — but that goal is currently stalled with no scheduled resumption of development.
Evidence
Developer announces Early Access development is being halted indefinitely so the studio can focus on Outward 2. They acknowledge failing to deliver the promised roadmap and state they cannot commit to a timeline for any future update, while expressing intent to resume development eventually.
news post · Mar 25, 2026 source development ending
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The Mastery Update ships, adding a fully reworked skill tree system and two new playable characters. The developer also announces they are moving away from a fixed roadmap and will rely on community feedback to shape future updates.
news post · Mar 9, 2026 source content shipped
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Content

1 of 1 released · no outstanding content

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Details

Publisher
Nine Dots Publishing
Achievements
21
Platform
Windows
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player

About this game

Anything that kills you becomes playable for your next runs.

Will you be tempted to die on purpose in a successful run to unlock the enemy you face? Dying is more bittersweet when the boss that took you down becomes the instrument of your revenge.

With dozens of playable characters, you’ll find your favorite playstyle. Play to its strengths, go beyond Hell or above Heaven, and discover why you’re stuck in the Purgatory.

Lost In Prayer's characters have:

  • Specific equipment slots: Not every loot will be useful for your character. Sadly, our big turtle-like guy, the Godly Terapin, can’t fit any chest armor on him.

  • Unique skill sets to unlock: You can play the same character in different ways thanks to a wide skill tree.

The odds are stacked against you, so whether it is part of your environment or a combination of your abilities, seize any opportunities to gain the upper hand. You’ll need it.

Create deadly Combos. Leave a burning circle at every step, swap your place with your enemy, and push them into traps using the Tango skill. Freeze enemies where they are before launching an area-of-effect attack

Create the perfect outcome for you with Lost In Prayer's extensive skill system:

  • Pull an enemy into the projectile of its allies.

  • Build up your Power at every step before inflicting a deadly blow to that pesky demon.

  • Push that pretentious Angel into burning lava with a well-placed headbutt.

  • Use hit-and-run tactics to inflict damage at every step before heroically escaping to the other side of the room.

  • Hit multiple enemies in your line of sight with a deadly ranged attack.

With their own inhabitants, environments, traps, and quirks, Heaven and Hell propose radically different experiences. You’ll need to explore both to unlock all characters in Lost In Prayer.

So if you’re tired of dying in one route, try your luck and skills with the other.

No matter the path you choose, every floor will challenge you more than the last. Victory is going to be a hell of a challenge.

Last evaluated Jun 20, 2026
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