Forever Lost: Episode 1

Name: Forever Lost: Episode 1
Price: 2.99 USD
Rating: 4.4 (268 reviews)
Author: Glitch Games

By: Glitch Games

Adventuring at its best

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Features & Capabilities

Forever Lost: Episode 1 is a first-person, puzzle-driven adventure from Glitch Games. Explore a haunting world of mystery, uncover clues, and work toward a tense escape from a mind-bending setting.

Key features include: inspired by classic 2D point-and-click adventures; first-person perspective; immersive visuals and sound; Glitch humor and challenging puzzles; the Glitch Camera for clues; many rooms to explore; a moody soundtrack; a full hint guide; and auto-save to protect your progress.

User Growth & Download Statistics

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By:

Glitch Games

Rating:

4.40

(268)

Version:

2.1.7 Last updated: 2024-07-25

Version code:

867735053

Creation date:

2012-10-01

Compatible devices:

Size:

322.33MB

Price:

2.99

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-14

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 103,874 ▼ 146

Other rankings

#59 in episode keyword 4 ▲ 35

Other platforms

Forever Lost: Episode 1 (v2.1.8)

26,914 4.35

(832)

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Developed by:

Glitch Games

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/forever-lost-episode-1/id542364897

Website:

https://www.foreverlostgame.com

User Reviews

Forever Lost: Episode 1 is widely praised for its clever, challenging puzzles and moody, mystery-driven atmosphere, with many calling it a standout indie title and a must-play for puzzle fans. Fans love the authentic adventure feel and its engaging, brain-teasing design. However, the experience is marred by bugs and glitches, intrusive ads, and some cryptic or hard-to-see puzzles. Update/support gaps are also noted. Overall, it's a strong value and beloved entry in the series despite the flaws.

Pros

Clever, challenging puzzles that feel rewarding and mind-bending, with a mix of well-placed red herrings.
Immersive, creepy atmosphere and a strong mystery/story that enhances the puzzle experience.
High-quality indie design from a small two-person team; frequently described as a standout or 'masterpiece' in the escape-puzzle genre.
Very engaging and hard to put down, with a rabbit-hole style of puzzle discovery that rewards persistence.
Feels like a genuine classic adventure-puzzle, reminiscent of Myst/The Room, which fans appreciate.

Cons

Pervasive bugs and glitches that can block progress or crash, including issues with specific puzzles and the Inception mini-game.
Intrusive in-app ads that pop up during play and break immersion.
Some puzzles can be cryptic or unintuitive, or rely on obtuse cues; visibility in dark areas can also hinder solving.
Occasional lack of updates/support and some players feel Ep 1 is shorter or less polished than later entries.

Recent reviews

If you're reading this, hit download. This is a seminal game (series) that is under-downloaded and under-discussed. A very small (2-man) team built a great puzzler. Some real headscratchers. It's a worthy entry to the legacy Myst created. The Room, House of Da Vinci, etc. I completed #1 (this game) without hints. For #2 I needed a few hints. I play without sound and skip past all the story/lore-building/reading, which made a few puzzles unsolvable for me without hints. Out of the box thinking required. Really just an impressive and difficult (comparatively) escape puzzler that the devs should feel proud of building. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

by Ro*****, 2025-10-13

genuinely one of, if not the best, escape room games i've ever played. calling it an escape room isn't even doing it justice this is a masterpiece

by al*****, 2025-06-21

I can’t believe this game doesn’t have more reviews, it is easily one of the best adventure escape style games I’ve played. I found it through an article “Best Adventure Games for iPad” and took a chance on it. I really enjoyed it. There are a couple of red herrings here and there which are tricky, but this really took me back to the adventure game way of thinking. Fantastic!