Decision brief
Is Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown worth it?
Yes, for the right player.
The best Ubisoft release in years — Lost Crown nails 2.5D metroidvania flow with Hollow-Knight comparisons, but Ubisoft canceled the sequel after sales disappointed.
The right-now case
Data as of May 3, 2026 UTC
- Best price today
- $11.99 at Epic Game Store −60% All-time low $11.99
- Playing right now
- 106
- Time investment
- ~16.5h story · ~31h completionist
Who should pick this up
Worth it if…
- You loved Hollow Knight or Metroid Dread and want a 15-hour 2.5D platformer
- You enjoy combat-puzzle hybrids — Time Powers like Shadow recall fuel platforming and combat
- You want challenging boss fights — Alternate Sargon mirrors are mid/late-game highlights
Skip if…
- You demand a sequel — Ubisoft refused one and disbanded the dev team in 2024
- You prefer 3D Souls-style combat over 2.5D parry-and-juggle
- You bounced off The Messenger or Ori — Lost Crown's pacing has similar lulls
What long-haul players keep saying
What players love
The fluid platforming and responsive combat make this one of the best Metroidvanias, with a rewarding difficulty curve.
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