Survive as Tawa, a tiny mouse in a dinosaur-ruled prehistoric world. Manage health & stamina, follow Phiso, read Luma’s warnings, and escape predators with stealth.

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What the developers have to say:

Why Early Access?

“We want players to experience the world of Tawa: Lost in Time early and help shape its development. Their feedback will help us fine-tune the gameplay, improve the overall experience, and prioritize future content.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“We expect the game to remain in Early Access for several months, but this may change depending on player feedback and development progress.”

How is the full version planned to differ from the Early Access version?

“We plan to expand the game with additional biomes, enemy types including flying and aquatic threats, and more environmental storytelling elements. We're also working on polishing animations, adding cinematic elements, improving performance, and implementing accessibility options. However, all of these depend on how development evolves.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“The Early Access version includes the first biome (forest), with stealth mechanics, light combat, and exploration. It features no HUD or dialogue, and relies entirely on environmental storytelling. The game is fully playable and stable, but we continue to refine it.”

Will the game be priced differently during and after Early Access?

“No”

How are you planning on involving the Community in your development process?

“We'll actively gather player feedback through:

Steam forums and community posts.

Regular devlogs highlighting changes and improvements.

Occasional polls to help prioritize features or adjustments.
We also plan to open a private Discord for early players to report bugs and share suggestions directly with the dev team.”
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About This Game

About the Game – Tawa: Lost in Time

You are small. The world is ancient. And dinosaurs are not legends — they are the law.

In Tawa: Lost in Time, you play as Tawa, a tiny mouse torn away from her family by a violent cataclysm. You wake up in a prehistoric wilderness where every sound can betray you and every shadow can be a hunter. Dinosaurs roam their territories, patrol routes, and react to movement, noise, and proximity — turning the entire world into a living threat.

Travel across distinct biomes: bright coastal shores, dense forests with towering roots, misty swamps where visibility collapses, ruins reclaimed by nature, and unstable volcanic lands where the ground itself feels unsafe. Each zone has its own atmosphere, its own rhythm, and its own predators. Learning these rhythms is how you survive.

A discreet HUD tracks health, stamina, and fatigue. Sprinting might save your life, but exhaustion can be just as deadly. You’ll need to rest, eat, and choose the right moments to move. Survival is a flow: observe, breathe, wait, then act.

You are not alone. Phiso, a watchful crow, occasionally guides you from above, hinting at safer routes or points of interest. And Luma, a fragile dragonfly, reacts instinctively to nearby danger — warning you through movement and light when predators are close.

There are no weapons to “win” against dinosaurs. Your tools are stealth, timing, and knowledge. Hide in tall grass, slip under roots, freeze when heavy footsteps pass, and learn how predators behave. The more you understand, the farther you go.

What You’ll Do

  • Survive among dinosaurs – Listen for roars, watch patrols, and use cover to stay unseen.

  • Manage your condition – Health, stamina, fatigue, and recovery shape every decision.

  • Explore at animal scale – A puddle becomes a lake, grass becomes a wall, and distance feels immense.

  • Follow subtle guidance – Phiso hints the direction; Luma warns of danger without breaking immersion.

Tawa: Lost in Time is built to make you feel the scale of a prehistoric world — not as a conqueror, but as something fragile trying to make it home.

A Living Ecosystem of Dinosaurs

Dinosaurs are not set dressing. They inhabit spaces, keep routes, and respond to disturbances. A sudden burst of speed can echo through open ground, while a careful pause can prevent a predator from investigating. You learn to read the land: what hides you, what exposes you, and what carries sound.

Some threats intimidate by scale, others by speed. The safest path is rarely the shortest. Progress comes from attention: spotting movement at the edge of vision, recognizing patterns, and choosing the right moment to cross.

Guidance Without Hand-Holding

Phiso and Luma support your instincts rather than replacing them. Their presence helps you interpret danger and direction, but survival still depends on your choices: when to rest, when to move, and when to disappear.

System Requirements

    Minimum:
    • OS: Windows 10 or Windows 11
    • Processor: Intel Core i5-2300 or AMD FX-6300
    • Memory: 4,096 MB MB RAM
    • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 / AMD Radeon HD 7850
    • Storage: 2 GB available space
    Recommended:
    • OS: Windows 10 or Windows 11
    • Processor: Intel Core i5-8400 / Ryzen 5 2600
    • Memory: 8,192 MB RAM
    • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 / AMD RX 580
    • Storage: 2 MB available space

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