Game Overview
A discarded smartphone becomes the entire crime scene in Another Lost Phone: Laura’s Story, a compact narrative adventure built around the uncomfortable act of reading someone else’s private life. You browse the device of Laura, a young woman who has vanished, gradually reconstructing her relationships, career troubles, routines, and the circumstances behind her disappearance. The tone is intimate rather than sensational, using familiar apps and casual conversations to create a believable portrait of a person under pressure. Its mystery lands because Laura is not treated as a puzzle box alone; she feels like someone whose life has been reduced to fragments on a screen.
Play unfolds through a convincingly designed phone interface filled with texts, emails, dating profiles, photographs, notes, social feeds, and utility apps. Progress comes from noticing connections between separate pieces of information, then using clues such as names, dates, passwords, and images to unlock fresh conversations or hidden parts of the device. There is no combat, action challenge, or traditional inventory system: the central skill is careful reading and the willingness to revisit details when a new lead changes their meaning. Puzzles are generally accessible, though the game expects players to pay attention rather than simply follow objective markers, making it well suited to a single evening of focused detective work.
What separates it from conventional mystery adventures is its imitation of everyday digital behavior. Notifications, awkward chats, curated social posts, and half-finished messages reveal how much people conceal even while constantly connected, while the story addresses mature social issues with empathy instead of shock value. The short runtime keeps the experience focused, but it also means replay value mostly comes from revisiting clues and noticing emotional context missed the first time. Fans of Her Story, SIMULACRA, or narrative games such as A Normal Lost Phone will recognize the appeal, though Laura’s Story is more grounded and less horror-driven than many phone-based mysteries. It is an excellent pick for players who enjoy reflective, text-heavy investigations and do not need fast-paced gameplay to stay engaged.
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Installation
- Select the Download button at the top of this page to open UploadHaven.
- On UploadHaven, wait for any countdown, then select Free Download. Optional: UploadHaven Pro for faster downloads.
- When complete, extract the archive to a Another Lost Phone: Laura's Story folder using 7-Zip.
- Open the extracted folder and start the game normally.
- For errors, check Setup Guide & Troubleshooting below. Keep your security software enabled.
Setup Guide & Troubleshooting
How do I fix missing DLL errors for Another Lost Phone: Laura’s Story (v1.0)?
After extracting Another Lost Phone: Laura’s Story (v1.0), navigate to the _Redist or _CommonRedist folder inside the game directory and install DirectX, Vcredist, and any other dependencies included.
What should I do if the downloaded file is corrupted?
The full archive is 89.49 MB — make sure your download completed fully before extracting. Use 7-Zip to extract the files. If you still see a "file corrupted" error, re-download and try again.
Do I need to run the game as administrator?
Usually, no. Start the game normally from the extracted folder. If you see a permissions or save error, check that the folder is writable and follow the game's documented fix. Only grant administrator access when a trusted game's specific setup requires it.
How do I update my GPU drivers for this game?
The game won't launch — what should I try?
Check that extraction completed and your PC meets the system requirements. Note any error message before choosing a fix. If it identifies a missing runtime, install the required DirectX components or Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable from Microsoft.
My antivirus is blocking the game — is it safe?
A warning needs to be investigated; the download source alone cannot confirm that a file is safe. Keep your security software enabled and review the detection details. Do not run or restore a flagged file unless you have verified that it is a false positive. If you are unsure, leave it quarantined.