Some games ask you to save kingdoms. Others ask you to save galaxies. Forgotlings takes a much more unusual approach, building an adventure around things we’ve all misplaced over the years – old toys, lost letters and lonely socks forgotten beneath beds and behind cupboards.
Available now on Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5 for £16.74, Forgotlings arrives after a successful spell on PC, where it has already picked up Positive user reviews on Steam. Developed by Throughline Games and published by Hitcents, this cinematic action-adventure combines exploration, storytelling and meaningful player choices within a wonderfully imaginative setting.
At A Glance
- Game: Forgotlings
- Price: £16.74
- Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5
- Genre: Cinematic Action-Adventure
- Developer: Throughline Games
- Game Pass: No
A World Built From Lost Things
The game takes place in the Forgotten Lands, a magical realm populated by sentient objects that have been lost, discarded or simply forgotten over time. Here, these forgotten items have built lives of their own, divided into tribes and communities that now face growing unrest.
Players step into the role of Fig, a once-forgotten posing doll who now captains the flying vessel Volare. As tensions begin to rise across the land and dark forces emerge from the shadows, Fig finds himself at the centre of a journey that could reshape the future of the entire world.
Across the adventure, players will encounter five different tribes, each with their own beliefs, motivations and problems. Bringing them together won’t always be straightforward, and the game allows players to resolve situations through diplomacy, conversation and careful decision-making – or through combat when words are no longer enough.
That focus on choice looks set to play a major role throughout the story, with decisions influencing how relationships develop across the Forgotten Lands.
Hand-Drawn Style And Cinematic Storytelling
Forgotlings immediately stands out thanks to its presentation.
Every environment is hand-drawn, helping create a world that feels both whimsical and surprisingly emotional. Combined with full voice acting and an original soundtrack, the game leans heavily into cinematic storytelling rather than pure action.
It’s a style that has been attracting attention for some time. In fact, we first covered Forgotlings back in 2023 when it was announced, intrigued by its distinctive art direction and unusual premise. Now, after several years of development, players can finally see how that vision has come together.
More Than Just Another Indie Adventure
While the action-adventure genre isn’t exactly short of competition, Forgotlings feels like it’s trying to tell a very different kind of story.
The idea of building an entire world around forgotten objects gives the game a surprisingly heartfelt foundation, while the combination of exploration, narrative choices and tribe-building adds a layer of depth beyond its charming exterior.
Whether you’re drawn in by the gorgeous visuals, the unusual setting or the promise of meaningful choices, Forgotlings looks set to offer something a little different from the usual fantasy adventure.
The Forgotten Lands are waiting. Forgotlings is available now on Xbox Series X|S (Xbox Store) and PlayStation 5.
