VERSUS: The Lost Ones (2015)

Developer: Choice of Games
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres: Indie, RPG
Rating: 4.1 of 5, 167 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 6.2 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

An immersive, text-driven journey where your choices shape a tense sci-fi escape from a hostile alien world.

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What players say

Players are split on this text-based RPG. Many praise its inclusive LGBT+ options and political choice mechanics, but just as many criticize its reliance on made-up jargon and pay-to-win dlc that grants hints mid-game. The story is the first in a planned series and ends on a cliffhanger, which some find frustrating.

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