# VERSUS: The Lost Ones — Absorb their powers, memories

> Text-based interactive sci-fi novel about stealing alien powers and memories to survive. (iPhone/iPad app by Choice of Games LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/versus-the-lost-ones/id1020473684 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Choice of Games LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/348940935)
- Category: Games, Books, Adventure, Role Playing
- Price: $4.99 with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 163 App Store ratings · 118 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 29 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2015-08-20
- Data updated: 2026-08-17
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/versus-the-lost-ones/id1020473684/reviews.md

## What is VERSUS?

Steal alien powers and absorb their memories! Can you outlast your opponents to escape from planet Versus?

"VERSUS: The Lost Ones" is a thrilling 123,000-word interactive novel, the first in a new series, by Zachary Sergi, author of our best-selling "Heroes Rise" trilogy. 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.

Become an interstellar warrior, gifted with the power to ransack the thoughts and abilities of others. Transported to an unfamiliar world beyond your wildest dreams, you must invade the minds of your fellow captives to survive.
 
Seduce Lady Venuma, a self-proclaimed goddess, or clash with Empress Vaccus, a tusked monster and the sworn enemy of your home world. Triumph in gladiatorial combat, or in the deadly politics of planet Versus. Absorb the right talents, and you just might save the galaxy!
 
• Fight for humans or androids in a morally ambiguous civil war
• Play as male, female, transgender, intersex, or a non-categorizable gender identity
• Subvert the corrupt Elite Courte, or join them to suppress rebellion
• Romance aliens, crossbreeds, and intergalactic royalty, or go it alone--the choice is yours
• Dive into a sci-fi hybrid of space operas, futuristic dystopias, fantasy epics, and political chess

## Key features

- Steal alien powers
- Absorb alien memories
- Text-based interactive novel
- Choice-driven narrative
- Romance options
- Moral ambiguity
- Multiple character identities

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: $4.99.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| WorningBird Hints | $0.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of VERSUS?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Engaging story
- 👍 Diverse characters and choices
- 💡 Unique and imaginative world
- 🚀 Excellent writing and world-building
- 👍 Meaningful choices with consequences
- 🚀 Highly replayable

**Cons**

- 🐛 Occasional confusing or overly wordy passages
- 🐛 Slow pacing or excessive worldbuilding in early chapters
- 🔍 Lack of character development for some side characters

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Occasional glitches or crashes
- Compatibility issues on older devices

**Most requested features**

- Faster release of sequel
- More character customization options
- Deeper romantic storylines

## Recent user reviews (10 of 118)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/versus-the-lost-ones/id1020473684/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Complete waste of money

*2022-07-31*

The whole first book was JUST WORLDBUILDING. There was nothing for you to do besides determine your characters values such as genuine or not. You are not included in much action at all in the whole story and in the end, this should’ve been free to play if the author really wanted to make it as a pilot episode type book. Haven’t played the rest of the books so if you don’t plan on completing the series, don’t buy.

### 3/5 — Good concept, slightly overwritten

*2020-09-23, version 1.0.7*

Excuse brevity.

Pros:
Nice concept, strong world-building, lots of variety in the story nodes. Also like the “Battle Stats” mechanic. The slow-burn choice investment style is cool.

Cons: 
The descriptive passages are too dense and wordy; too much exposition between player interaction. Too often I can hear the writer’s voice rather than the characters, and it takes me out of the game.

Nonetheless, intriguing game-book style experience.

### 5/5 — 10/10

*2020-05-27, version 1.0.7*

A great game, definitely worth the buy! Very excited to continue the story

### 5/5 — AMAZING!!

*2019-07-26*

I thought about getting the game for a while  before getting it, but when I got it it was a-ma-ing! I 95% Recommended, it has awesome story telling, great characters, feels like a real book, and it is not too random on teleporting like the other reviews say. The *random* teleporting has a reason. 

Have a good day!

### 2/5 — I like weird, but...

*2018-11-02*

This was just too weird for me. But I guess if you like absolutely no character development, a sidekick who’s in a coma for basically the entire book, and frequent random teleportations that make you wonder if the protag is just hopped up on drugs the whole time, then read on. But be warned- the basic plot is you getting dropped off on some random bloody planet and being confused the whole. freaking. time. 
No actual progress further than that, and the parts with some action have no real risks. There’s just more backstory than I would care to swallow, and I felt myself skipping paragraphs upon paragraphs of some random planet’s history or whatever.
Probably not going to buy the next book.

### 5/5 — Don't hesitate!

*2018-08-21*

I'm a big fan of the Heroes saga but I hesitated on Versus based off of reviews saying the story and wording was too confusing. In my opinion, if you're open minded or have read any Sci-Fi novels, you'll be fine. I highly recommend this!

### 5/5 — Best choice of Game so far

*2018-08-03*

One of the best interactive story I read so far. The dept and richness of that book is simply astounding. Amazing work. Will recommend.

### 5/5 — Awesome game

*2018-07-11, version 1.0.7*

I have never reviewed a game before but this one is just to cool not to and I just hop there are many more to come

### 5/5 — Ticks every box and many more

*2018-04-09*

Interesting romances? Check. Engaging rivals? Check. Meaningful choices? Big check. Diversity? Check. AWESOME IMAGINATIVE WORLD AND UNUSUAL INTERESTING STORY? C H E C K

### 5/5 — Unique and Epic

*2018-02-28*

A very intriguing story that's addictive to read, with very imaginative characters, settings and plots. Highly Recommended!

## Frequently asked questions about VERSUS

### What is VERSUS: The Lost Ones?

VERSUS: The Lost Ones is a 123,000-word interactive novel where you play as an interstellar warrior. You can steal alien powers and absorb their memories to survive on the planet Versus. Your choices directly control the story's progression.

### What are the key features of this app?

The app features a text-based narrative without graphics or sound, allowing your imagination to drive the experience. You can steal alien powers, absorb memories, engage in combat or politics, romance various characters, and choose from multiple gender identities.

### How much does VERSUS: The Lost Ones cost?

The application is free to download and play. However, it does contain in-app purchases and advertisements, which can enhance the gameplay experience or offer additional content.

### What kind of story can I expect?

You can expect a sci-fi hybrid blending space operas, futuristic dystopias, fantasy epics, and political chess. The story is morally ambiguous, allowing you to fight for humans or androids, and offers extensive choices in how you interact with the world and its inhabitants.

### Is this app available on all devices?

The provided data does not specify compatibility with different operating systems (iOS or Android). However, as a mobile application, it is designed for use on smartphones and tablets.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.11 — 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 "VERSUS: The Lost Ones", please leave us a written review. It really helps!

### 1.0.10 — 2023-06-27

Bug fixes. If you enjoy "VERSUS: The Lost Ones", please leave us a written review. It really helps!

### 1.0.9 — 2023-04-27

Now you can disable touch slide controls in Settings. If you enjoy "VERSUS: The Lost Ones", please leave us a written review. It really helps!

### 1.0.8 — 2021-10-26

Bug fixes. If you enjoy this game, please leave us a written review. It really helps!

### 1.0.7 — 2018-06-02

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

Added support for iPhone X. If you enjoy playing "VERSUS: The Lost Ones," please leave us a written review. It really helps!

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