Lost Lives

Lost Lives is a 2D side-scrolling shooter set in the early 2000s, after the collapse of the USSR. No unified state replaced it: scattered groups survive among the ruins of the former republics, each with its own order, codes and morality. A global resource shortage draws marauders from around the world, and power belongs to those who can hold it. You explore procedurally generated locations, fight AI and other players, collect loot and develop your character.

Game modes

The game has five modes: co-op against bots for 1–4 players, Deathmatch PvP, Gun Game, Team Deathmatch and Endless waves of enemies. Several modes take place in post-Soviet locations. In select maps, each session can vary in location layout, loot placement, AI behavior and time of day.

Combat and equipment

The game features NATO and Warsaw Pact weapons with different recoil, accuracy and handling characteristics. You can use armor-piercing rounds, grenades and weapon modifications. Body armor, helmets and backpacks come in various classes; armor level and ammunition type affect the outcome of a fight.

You can find Soviet and post-Soviet-era items to sell or trade for better gear. Bots respond to the situation by advancing, retreating, taking cover, surrendering, healing, using grenades and operating in groups.

Factions and progression

Several factions have their own interests and backstories. Daily tasks refresh each day, and their rewards contribute to overall progression. Clothing and cosmetic items unlock as you progress, and seasonal leaderboards track PvE and PvP rankings.

Weather and communication

Dynamic conditions include a day-night cycle, rain and fog. Proximity voice chat lets you talk to nearby players, while radio mode supports team communication.