
Review · Adventure · Nintendo Switch · Android · iOS
Another Lost Phone: Laura's Story
By the LumiKin editors
Reviewed: 16 May 2026
Nintendo Switch · Android · iOS · PC · macOS · Linux
Plug In Digital · 2017
LumiScore
68/100
Good
Growth (BDS)
52
Risk (RIS)
0
Daily limit
120min
Age guidance
M
Developmental benefits
| B1 | Cognitive | 0.60 | |
| B2 | Social-emotional | 0.53 | |
| B3 | Motor | 0.30 | |
Another Lost Phone: Laura's Story is a unique narrative puzzle game that excels in developing critical thinking, problem-solving, and memory skills as players piece together a compelling mystery. Its strong emphasis on empathy and ethical reasoning, through exploring sensitive social issues, makes it a powerful tool for social-emotional development. The game's text-heavy nature also significantly enhances reading and language comprehension.
Design risks
| R1 | Dopamine pressure | 0.00 | |
| R2 | Monetization | 0.00 | |
| R3 | Social risk | 0.00 | |
While the game is largely free from manipulative design or monetization pressures, its mature themes and exploration of difficult social issues, reflected in its ESRB M rating, may require parental guidance. The game's narrative can be emotionally engaging, and while it promotes empathy, the content itself might be sensitive for some players.
Heads up
- Monthly spendTypical real-money spend by engaged players: $0–0/mo.