# VERSUS: The Lost Ones

> Steal alien powers to outlast your opponents in high-stakes interstellar combat!

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.choiceofgames.versus1](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.choiceofgames.versus1)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.choiceofgames.versus1`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Choice of Games LLC
- **Category:** GAME\_ROLE\_PLAYING
- **Downloads:** 16,881
- **Rating:** 4.45 / 5 (1,500 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.0.26
- **Last updated:** 2026-01-05
- **First published:** 2015-08-20
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 12 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-13
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.choiceofgames.versus1)
- **Website:** [https://www.choiceofgames.com/](https://www.choiceofgames.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.choiceofgames.com/privacy-policy/](https://www.choiceofgames.com/privacy-policy/)

## Description

**VERSUS: The Lost Ones** is an engaging 123,000-word interactive novel by Zachary Sergi, blending sci-fi, fantasy, and political intrigue. Players become interstellar warriors who steal alien powers and memories to outlast rivals amid gladiatorial fights and complex politics on planet Versus.

The game invites you to choose your path: fight for humans or androids, seduce a self-proclaimed goddess, clash with monstrous enemies, or navigate morally grey civil wars. Customizable gender identities and exotic romances add depth. This text-based adventure fuels imagination without graphics, offering a rich narrative-driven experience where every choice shapes survival and the fate of the galaxy.

## Rankings

- #462,999 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.choiceofgames.versus1.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`

## Review summary

VERSUS: The Lost Ones is praised for its engaging, well-written sci-fi narrative with meaningful choices and strong world-building that includes diverse and inclusive characters. Many enjoy the replayability and depth of the interactive story. However, some users find the story feels incomplete or overly controlled by the author, limiting choice freedom. Occasional grammatical errors and the use of uncommon pronouns or invented words can break immersion. The game's length is short, making the sequels necessary for a complete experience.

### Pros

- Engaging and well-written storyline with intriguing plot, political intrigue, and sci-fi/fantasy elements.
- Choices matter and define character, providing meaningful moral and ethical challenges.
- Strong world-building with diverse characters and immersive settings.
- Inclusive of nonbinary and LGBT elements integrated naturally into the narrative.
- High replayability with multiple story paths and repeatability.

### Cons

- Some grammatical errors and typos that occasionally affect immersion.
- Story can feel like a prolonged prologue with limited impact of player actions on overall flow.
- Use of unconventional pronouns and invented words may be off-putting or immersion-breaking to some users.
- Length of the story is relatively short leading some to feel the experience is incomplete without sequels.
- Limited or restrictive choice freedom especially in deviating from author’s intended narrative path.

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