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Another Lost Phone: Laura's Story

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

B1Cognitive
0.60
B2Social-emotional
0.53
B3Motor
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

R1Dopamine pressure
0.00
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social 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.
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Parents ask…

Is Another Lost Phone: Laura's Story safe for kids?

LumiKin gives Another Lost Phone: Laura's Story a LumiScore of 68/100. It offers solid benefits but needs parental guidance on the risks.

How long should kids play Another Lost Phone: Laura's Story?

LumiKin's recommended play time for Another Lost Phone: Laura's Story is Up to 2 hours/day, calibrated to the game's dopamine, monetization, and social-pressure profile.

What are the main risks of Another Lost Phone: Laura's Story?

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.