# Lost in the Pages > Interactive text-based novel with branching storylines and character customization. (iPhone/iPad app by Hosted Games LLC.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lost-in-the-pages/id1274232487 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Hosted Games LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/482415564) - Category: Games, Books, Adventure, Role Playing - Price: $4.99 - Rating: 3.50/5 from 6 App Store ratings · 3 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 12+ - Requires: iOS 12.0 · 30 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2017-09-13 - Data updated: 2026-06-16 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lost-in-the-pages/id1274232487/reviews.md ## What is Lost in the Pages? Travel through different books in a quest to find your uncle! You will travel through a number of stories, seek to understand why they are falling apart, and trying to solve the mystery of your uncle's bookshop. "Lost in the Pages" is a 125,000 word interactive novel by a collection of authors, where your choices control the story. It's entirely text-based—without graphics or sound effects—and fueled by the vast, unstoppable power of your imagination. There are over a half a dozen stories to choose from, from fantasy and science fiction, to horror or mystery. Can you rescue your uncle and restore order to the stories, or will you be consumed by the menace hanging over him? • Play as male, female, or non-binary, with any orientation. • Travel the seas as a mermaid, ride a dragon, explore futuristic worlds or become a detective. The choice is yours! • Stick to tropes, or break them! • Save not one world, but many! ## Key features - Text-based interactive novel - Branching storylines - Multiple genres (fantasy, sci-fi, horror, mystery) - Character customization (gender, orientation) - Choice-driven narrative - Explore diverse worlds ## Recent user reviews (3 of 3) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lost-in-the-pages/id1274232487/reviews.md ### 4/5 — Overall an Enjoyable Read *2017-11-07* This story was overall a good read. It was easy to tell that several writers were involved in the creation of this story. Some of the in-game books were more detailed than others along with the characters. There are plenty of romance choices but, I never felt to emotionally attached to any of them. The stat system is easy to build up and has a slight effect on the story. While I wish there was more character development and a chance to actually get more attached to the characters in this game, it is a good read to pass time. It will last you through several replays and is a game that can easily provide some entertainment. ### 5/5 — Don't mention the narratology *2017-09-22* An engaging game with strong writing. Hosted Games does fun things with tropes and this game is full of them. The opportunity for replay seems large as one can play to trope or against it and change how the character reacts. And it is interesting having multiple authors; like an IF supergroup. ### 4/5 — Worth the money, but needs some work *2017-09-16* I've played a lot of the Choice Of games, and this one was good but I have played better. It was very long and had a great concept, but it almost seemed at points like the author realised maybe it was too long and they rushed to push it through. Within the main story you have 7 different stories to play through, and if you mess up you have to replay through until you're down to the last two or three, at which point the stories 'merge' into a bit of a chaotic uncontrolled mess really. There's never any clarification about the backstory, any explanation about why things are happening, except for one throwaway line about it maybe being a book itself and therefore not needing further clarification. Some of the stories were well written, but others were rushed and I noted more errors in them. In 'The Queen's Child' there was a woman in black but with frequent references to her being a woman in red. There were a couple of points where the coding seemed to error and despite playing it to completion a couple of times in one game and again in a second game, 'The Queen's Child' never disappeared from the list and the final sequence never recognised that I had completed that story. Also I noted multiple spelling errors throughout certain stories, again suggesting a rushed completion. For the cost it was worth it and as I said, the concept was good and it was enjoyable enough. However I think that it was too ambitious, and probably could have been improved by having only 3 side stories and a final merged completion. Sadly I can't give a 5 star rating, but I think it's earned the 4. ## Frequently asked questions about Lost in the Pages ### What is Lost in the Pages? Lost in the Pages is a 125,000-word interactive novel where your choices control the story. It is entirely text-based, without graphics or sound effects, and offers a variety of genres to explore. ### What kind of stories can I explore in Lost in the Pages? You can travel through over half a dozen stories, including fantasy, science fiction, horror, and mystery. The game allows you to play as different characters and explore futuristic worlds or become a detective. ### Can I customize my character in Lost in the Pages? Yes, you can play as male, female, or non-binary, with any orientation. The game offers flexibility in how you define your character. ### Does Lost in the Pages have offline gameplay? The provided data does not specify if Lost in the Pages supports offline gameplay. As a text-based game, it is likely to function without an internet connection once downloaded. ### How often is Lost in the Pages updated? Lost in the Pages was last updated on January 8, 2026, with version 1.0.7. The release date was September 13, 2017. ### What devices is Lost in the Pages available on? Lost in the Pages is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is rated for users aged 12 and older. ### What is the price of Lost in the Pages? Lost in the Pages is a paid application, costing $4.99. It does not appear to have in-app purchases. ### Does Lost in the Pages have ads? Yes, Lost in the Pages contains advertisements. This is indicated by the 'hasAds' flag being true in the application data. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.0.7 — 2026-01-08 You can now choose a font in the Settings menu. Switch to Helvetica for crisp sans-serif text, or try the OpenDyslexic font, designed against some common symptoms of dyslexia. If you enjoy "Lost in the Pages", please leave us a written review. It really helps! ### 1.0.6 — 2023-06-28 Bug fixes. If you enjoy "Lost in the Pages", please leave us a written review. It really helps! ### 1.0.5 — 2023-05-09 Now you can disable touch slide controls in Settings. If you enjoy "Lost in the Pages", please leave us a written review. It really helps! ### 1.0.4 — 2021-10-24 Bug fixes. If you enjoy this game, please leave us a written review. It really helps! ### 1.0.3 — 2021-08-22 Updated to support the latest iPhones. 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User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-16.*