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A Normal Lost PhoneVSAnother Lost Phone: Laura's Story

Which is the smarter buy right now? We crunched all the metrics.

A Normal Lost Phone

A Normal Lost Phone

Quality
81Popularity
54Value
40
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈2d
$1.17
Buy Now
VS
Another Lost Phone: Laura's Story

Another Lost Phone: Laura's Story

Quality
82Popularity
47Value
40
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈1d
$1.39
Buy Now

Too Close to Call

These games are very evenly matched across all metrics

5
A Normal Lost Phone
5 of 10 metrics
Another Lost Phone: Laura's Story
5 of 10 metrics
5

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$1.17 Wins
$1.39 -
Sales Frequency
27 price changes -
32 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
71/100
71/100
Steam Review Score
89.6% positive -
91.9% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
2.4K Wins
864 -
Positive Steam Reviews
2.1K Wins
794 -
Negative Steam Reviews
248 -
70 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Steam Recommendations
2.4K Wins
861 -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
13 Wins
10 -
Supported Languages
6 languages -
7 languages Wins
Release Date
Jan 2017 -
Sep 2017 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeA Normal Lost Phone

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

MaybeAnother Lost Phone: Laura's Story

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
A Normal Lost Phone
Another Lost Phone: Laura's Story

Player Count Trends

— Concurrent players over time

Review Score Trends

— Positive review ratio over time

Review Volume Trends

— Total reviews accumulated over time

Price Comparison

Current deals and best prices side by side

A Normal Lost Phone

A Normal Lost Phone

1 Store
Kinguin
Kinguin$1.17Buy Now
Another Lost Phone: Laura's Story

Another Lost Phone: Laura's Story

1 Store
Kinguin
Kinguin$1.39Buy Now

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

A Normal Lost Phone

Quality

Well received by the community, with more hits than misses.

90% positive (2,387 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 71/100 — generally favorable from critics
2,387 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Unfavorable value right now — better ways to spend your money.

$1.17 — very accessible price

Popularity

Past its peak but still active — niche experience.

1 concurrent players — niche audience

Another Lost Phone: Laura's Story

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

92% positive (864 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 71/100 — generally favorable from critics
864 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Price too high for what's offered — better options available.

$1.39 — very accessible price

Popularity

Activity a bit low — loyal community but no instant queues.

1 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsA Normal Lost PhoneAnother Lost Phone: Laura's Story
Release Date
January 26, 2017
September 21, 2017
Developers
Accidental Queens
Accidental Queens
Publishers
PID Games, Dear Villagers
PID Games
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Achievements
13
10

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: A Normal Lost Phone or Another Lost Phone: Laura's Story?

A Normal Lost Phone and Another Lost Phone: Laura's Story are extremely close, with nearly identical results across all metrics. Both are excellent choices.

How is the comparison calculated?

The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table — no weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.

Is A Normal Lost Phone worth buying over Another Lost Phone: Laura's Story?

Based on the metrics, Too Close to Call won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.

Which game has better player reviews?

Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.

Which game offers better value for money?

The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. Too Close to Call currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 10:55 AM UTC

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