Casual · January 26, 2017
A Normal Lost Phone (2017)
A Normal Lost Phone is a game about exploring the intimacy of an unknown person whose phone was found by the player. The game takes the shape of a narrative investigation: you have to search the phone’s text messages, pictures and applications, in order to learn about its former owner. Through this phone, you uncover Sam’s life, friends, family and relationships, until the evening when they turn 18 and mysteriously disappear. Features An immersive and intuitive way of introducing the narrative through a fake smartphone interface. A game that bridges the gap between reality and fiction by letting players act as themselves. The game asks a simple question: if you close the app but still think about the game, have you truly stopped playing? A relatable story that helps build empathy with the characters, allowing to explore difficult topics.
Casual releases from 2017
26 Casual titles launched in 2017 — top 6 by review volume.
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Position in Casual
| Metric | This title | Genre position |
|---|---|---|
| Review volume | 2.7k Steam reviews | Top 77% in Casual |
| Positive rating | 89% positive | Genre average: 88% — this title sits in top 63% |
| Metacritic | 71/100 | Genre average 76 — top 78% of Casual titles |
| Engagement hours | 2 h average | Top 89% for session depth among Casual |
Community Tag Signals
Tag weights reflect how many Steam users voted each descriptor — larger pills = stronger consensus.
- Indie · 94
- LGBTQ+ · 77
- Casual · 71
- Interactive Fiction · 65
- Story Rich · 64
- Mystery · 58
- Short · 56
- Puzzle · 53
- Singleplayer · 52
- Detective · 45
- Narration · 36
- Great Soundtrack · 32
- Psychological · 28
- Adventure · 25
- Visual Novel · 10
Reception Metrics
Steam community
89%Very Positive · 2.7k reviews
2.4k positive · 295 negative
Metacritic
71/100 critic aggregate
Metacritic user score
7.0/10
Curator recommendations
2.3k
Press Quotes
“It shares some of the feeling of Her Story, albeit featuring today’s technology and with less of a focus on the crime angle. But it has the same small moments of revelation, all of which come together to form a story in its own neat yet meandering way.” Rock Paper Shotgun “A Normal Lost Phone is thoughtfully designed, leveraging voyeurism, curiosity, responsibility, and compassion to tell a strong, character-driven story unlocked through satisfying puzzle-solving.” 4/5 – Gamezebo “This is a…
Engagement Profile
All-time avg
2h
brief (under 5 hours)
Median
2h
Typical completion time
2-week avg
0h
Current engagement
Achievements
13
Steam unlocks available
Release & Availability
| Release date | Jan 26, 2017 |
|---|---|
| Developer | Accidental Queens |
| Publisher | PID Games, Dear Villagers |
| Base price | $0.83 -72% |
| DLC / Add-ons | 1 released |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Estimated owners | 100k–1M |
| External links | Official site · Metacritic page · [email protected] |
Localization Coverage
Interface / Subtitles (6)
- English
- French
- Spanish - Spain
- Italian
- German
- Portuguese - Brazil
Features & Capabilities
Community
- Steam Achievements
- Steam Trading Cards
Other
- Single-player
- Family Sharing
Editions & Packages
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