# Lost Within

> Survival horror adventure game set in a haunted asylum. (iPhone/iPad app by AMZN Mobile LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lost-within/id980274086 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [AMZN Mobile LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/297606954)
- Category: Games
- Price: $3.99
- Rating: 4.40/5 from 593 App Store ratings · 50 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 8.1 · 1.1 GB
- Languages: English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Chinese, Spanish, Chinese
- Released: 2015-04-16
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lost-within/id980274086/reviews.md

## What is Lost Within?

Named one of the best games in the App Store Best of 2015.

“Gorgeous visuals and a tense atmosphere make for a game that offers plenty of scares and will keep you hooked until the very end” – MacLife.com

“What Lost Within really thrives on is the ability to tell a compelling story in an easily-digestible way throughout the experience. In-between the jumps and frights I had a burning desire to unravel the game's various mysteries, and press on to the next area.” – Destructoid

“Lost Within is a survival horror meets adventure game, so it is kind of a little bit like what would happen if Silent Hill and Myst had a gruesome, gruesome baby together.” – Pocket Gamer

From the developer of Prey -- Survive a haunted asylum and its monstrous Inhabitants. Confront a legendary killer who prowls the abandoned wards. Scavenge and create makeshift weapons or conserve your resources and employ stealth tactics to sneak past the lurking horrors. When all else fails, run for your life or find a place to hide. To escape, you must uncover the asylum's dark mystery: the shattering secret that led to its condemnation. There are many doors, but there is only one way out.

## Key features

- Survival horror gameplay
- Adventure elements
- Haunted asylum setting
- Craft makeshift weapons
- Stealth tactics
- Uncover dark mysteries
- Resource scavenging

## What do users think of Lost Within?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Lengthy, well-thought-out story
- 🎨 Amazing graphics for a mobile app
- 👍 Smooth video scene transitions
- 🎮 Interesting gameplay mechanics
- 🕹️ Decent controls, easy to learn

**Cons**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- 🔁 Repetitive level design and environments
- 🕹️ Clunky controls, especially for opening doors/lockers
- 🕹️ Awkward camera/movement controls
- 🕰️ Game felt a bit short for the price

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Game freezing on 'Game Center' screen
- Compatibility issues with older devices

**Most requested features**

- More chapters or a sequel to continue the story
- Support for game controllers and Apple TV
- More enemy variety and difficulty options
- Ability to retry failed levels

## Recent user reviews (10 of 50)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lost-within/id980274086/reviews.md

### 5/5 — This was $3.99?!?!

*2022-03-13, version 1.0*

This is the first review I’ve written for an app.  I just wanted to say that I appreciate the game developers giving us such a lengthy, well thought of and detailed story plot.  It was entertaining and exciting and it was like a mystery/horror movie unraveling.  For $4 I did not expect the game to have such a long game play.  Also, the graphics are amazing for a mobile app and they even a cool feature by tilting your phone and your first person camera view would lean left and right on the screen.  The videos scenes were very smooth and transitioned so well.  Totally worth it!!! So glad I purchased it and gave it a try!

### 5/5 — Whattt

*2020-09-25, version 1.0*

I literally just payed a couple dollars for this game, the game opened and told me to make sure asylum was empty and now it is frozen on a ‘game center’ screen. No exit buttons work. Restarting the game does not work.

### 5/5 — Wow

*2019-02-18, version 1.0*

I’m only on chapter four but I dab already tell this is going to be an awesome experience. The game genuinely gave me chills and i almost screamed a couple times. I can’t wait to play more!

### 5/5 — Amazing Game

*2018-11-28, version 1.0*

First of all, this is an INCREDIBLE game. I HIGHLY recommend it. My only complaint is that it gets a bit repetitive at times. For example, smaller enemies would just keep showing up and interrupting the story. I liked the smaller enemies, but I didn’t like having to constantly avoid them while I was trying to enjoy the story. Other than that, no complaints. Good graphics, great story, great actors, and genuinely creepy as opposed to a lot of modern horror which is just jump scares and gore. This game does have those, but it also has a disturbing story and a really creepy atmosphere.

### 5/5 — Grand Old Time!

*2018-11-12, version 1.0*

I have to say, this was a really good game! I loved the first-person perspective, and the slight movements of objects and random sounds; those things all added to the creep factor. I think the splitting of the game into episodes, and three different characters was brilliant and allowed for the different view of the situation from each character, and opened the gateway for three separate stories that were all connected. The visions into the past had the perfect of amount of shock and horror. I have to say, the ending actually caught me off guard and gave me one of those “oh my god” moments. Surprising me is a very hard thing to do, and happens rarely. Now, I will admit that the controls were kind of wonky, especially with opening doors, and if you tilted your phone, the character would move. But, overall, I think this game was excellent; great story, decent graphics for an IOS game, pretty good for the horror genre, and really fun to play. I can’t wait to see what else the developer will create!

### 5/5 — A little like outlast and mental hospital accept you don't have night vision

*2017-08-19, version 1.0*

This is a little like outlast a definite must play horror game controls are pretty good no bugs and no crashes much more scary and added the scariest monsters yet and I feel like this is the only good horror game that's on App Store that compare to outlast cuz outlast has monsters this game has monsters and it has long hallways outlast has long hallways this is just like outlast only thing is you don't have a night vision camera

### 2/5 — It felt like a drag at all times.

*2016-12-28, version 1.0*

When I bought this app, I was hoping to buy a mobile game which demonstrated amazing graphics, a well designed movement system, an intriguing story line, and in general, a challenging gameplay. All these expectations were considered from the plethora of positive reviews made by people on the internet and from the reviews made in the AppStore. This game did not meet my expectations. The graphics were a little above average, the gameplay is repetitive and boring since AI is not that intelligent, and in fact too easy to dodge. The movement system is a smart attempt for a mobile game, but it feels clunky when moving, especially when there are lots of enemies in a certain level. Characters and the story line is a bit above average, but the ending of the game is too confusing to comprehend, as it just feels incomplete (I will not tell the ending because I would not want to spoil the ending for any player. I also played the campaign 2 times to confirm the ending). 

Horror. This was the key reason I bought this game. This game lacks jump scare horror and creepy horror. It is just not that scary. That makes the whole game, especially from reviews and how the game is described, seem like a ruse.

Every individual is untitled to their opinion, however. Most people like this game, but I personally do not. I believe this is a 2/5.

### 3/5 — Good game but seriously should have Apple TV with game controller support!

*2016-10-20, version 1.0*

I just don't understand these games that are difficult on small screens that don't take advantage of making the app available on the Apple TV 4 with added game controller support. It just makes no good sense to me to pass this option up as a developer!

### 5/5 — I find controls to be easy to learn

*2016-03-03, version 1.0*

I found the controls pretty easy to pick up on. A few things took me awhile to pick up on, like peeking around corners. I had previously attempted to play Forgotten Memories and the sloppy controls were impossible. So I am loving Lost Within by comparison!

### 2/5 — Painfully Average

*2015-12-10, version 1.0*

Lost Within is about as generic as its title. Overrated graphics and gameplay with cardboard characters, and a boring storyline that barely kept my interest. The enemies aren't even scary, just like its atmosphere. The only thing scary about Lost Within is its price tag. Coming from an avid 26-year old gamer that's a huge fan of survival horror video games and horror movies, I think this might appeal to 12 and 13 year olds with rich parents. It was really hard for me to tap 2 stars and not give this game a 1 star rating. I gave it 2 stars just for creative effort, and because it's not truly worthy of getting one single star like a lot of the free independent garbage that lurks around on the App Store.

## Frequently asked questions about Lost Within

### What kind of game is Lost Within?

Lost Within is a survival horror meets adventure game. It combines elements of tense atmosphere, exploration, and puzzle-solving with the need to survive against monstrous inhabitants and a legendary killer.

### What are the key gameplay mechanics in Lost Within?

Players must survive by scavenging for resources to create makeshift weapons, employing stealth tactics to avoid enemies, or running and hiding when necessary. Uncovering the asylum's dark mystery is crucial for escape.

### Is Lost Within a free game?

Based on the provided information, Lost Within is a paid application. It does not have in-app purchases or ads, indicating a one-time purchase model.

### What is the setting of Lost Within?

The game is set within a haunted asylum filled with monstrous inhabitants and a legendary killer. Players must navigate its abandoned wards and uncover its secrets to escape.

### Who is the target audience for Lost Within?

This game is designed for players who enjoy atmospheric survival horror experiences with engaging narratives and puzzle elements. Fans of games that blend suspense, exploration, and resource management will likely find it appealing.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0 — 2015-04-16

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

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