Doctor Who: The Lonely Assassins - Uncover Secrets on a Found Phone

7/10/2026, 4:34:55 PM

Release date: 3/18/2021

Tags: #casual #adventure #puzzle #interactive-fiction #visual-novel #psychological-horror #horror #immersive-sim

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Japan Price: ¥620
Global Price: $5.99
Sale Status: Regular pricing
Price Checked At: 7/10/2026, 4:34:54 PM

Key highlight

Doctor Who: The Lonely Assassins is a found-phone mystery adventure game where players solve puzzles to uncover secrets, inspired by the Weeping Angels. Developed by Maze Theory, it offers an immersive single-player expe

Who this is for

Recommended for Doctor Who fans who want a unique experience solving mysteries through a found smartphone. While it has horror elements, it's puzzle-focused and enjoyable for casual play.

🖥️ Hardware Guide for Comfortable Play

Based on the game's recommended specs, showing a comfortable performance target and example parts (PassMark reference)

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CPU

Game's recommended spec

Intel Core i5, Ryzen 5 or equivalent

Comfortable play target

15,600 pts(~130% above spec of 12,000 pts)

Parts near this range

Intel Core 7 36015,572 pts Intel Core i3-1220P15,664 pts Intel Core i3-1220PE15,664 pts

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GPU

Game's recommended spec

nVidia GTX 1060, AMD RX 480 or better

Comfortable play target

13,047 pts(~130% above spec of 10,036 pts)

Parts near this range

Details

Overview

Doctor Who: The Lonely Assassins plunges players into a chilling found-phone mystery, building upon the terrifying legacy of the Weeping Angels. Developed by the award-winning creators of SIMULACRA, this adventure game challenges you to solve cryptic puzzles and uncover hidden clues within a seemingly abandoned London house. The narrative unfolds as you discover a lost phone that begins to self-destruct, prompting ex-UNIT scientist Petronella Osgood to enlist your aid.

Highlights

This interactive fiction experience puts you in the shoes of someone who finds a mysterious phone.
The game features a compelling narrative centered around solving puzzles and uncovering secrets, inspired by the iconic "Blink" episode.
Developed by Maze Theory, known for their work on similar mobile horror titles.

Who It's For

Fans of Doctor Who will appreciate the direct connection to the series' lore, particularly the Weeping Angels. Players who enjoy narrative-driven puzzle games, interactive fiction, and psychological horror with an immersive feel will find themselves drawn into this mystery. It's also suitable for those looking for a casual yet engaging single-player experience.

Game Info

Doctor Who: The Lonely Assassins is a single-player adventure game with strong puzzle and interactive fiction elements. It was released on March 18, 2021, and supports multiple languages, including English, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish, and Chinese. The game is developed and published by Maze Theory.