Lost to Time

Developer / Publisher: Ephemeral Glades Software

Feb 12, 2021

Visual

pixel
side scroll

Structure

exploration
interconnected map
non linear

Combat

action

Features

class system
leveling
multiple characters
multiple endings

Themes

fantasy
gothic
time bending

Sub-Genre

Summary

Lost to Time is a time-pause focused 2D action platforming metroidvania game, with a carefully crafted world to explore in an non-traditional fantasy RPG fashion. In order to overcome insurmountable odds, Chrona must manipulate the flow of time in order to gain advantages over opponents.

Last updated August 17, 2026

Where to play

- Windows
- Mac
- Steam Deck
- Steam
- Demo
- itch.io
Nintendo
- Switch

Resources

Links

IGDB

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- RPG
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- interconnected map
- non linear
- pixel
- side scroll
- action
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- gothic
- leveling
- multiple endings
- RPG
- Differences
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- RPG
- Differences
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