How long is Lost Horizon?

Players who enjoy it spent a median of 13 h; those who don't, 6.7 h.

How much does Lost Horizon cost?

Lost Horizon is currently 1,49€ (85% off) on Steam.

Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation : Windows® XP/Vista™/Windows 7™ Processeur : Pentium IV 2 GHz simple cœur ou processeur 100 % compatible Mémoire : 512 Mo de RAM Graphismes : Carte vidéo AGP ou PCI Express avec 64 Mo de mémoire vidéo ou meilleure compatible DirectX® DirectX® : DirectX® 9 Disque dur : 4.5 Go d'espace disque Son : Carte son 16-bit (en option) compatible DirectX®

Lost Horizon

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Released September 24, 2010

Adventure

sample: 406 reviews posted after launch (180 AI-classified)

88/100

Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 91 % · 554 reviews (« Very Positive »)

Critics' score : 77/100 (Metacritic) · players are more enthusiastic than critics (+11)

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Lost Horizon's classic adventure formula, complete with puzzles and a captivating story, has players immersed for over 25 hours on average. The game's reception since its release has been overwhelmingly positive, with 90% of reviews praising its charm and gameplay.

What it's about: 1936 : les soldats du Troisième Reich parcourent le monde à la recherche d'armes occultes afin de poursuivre leur conquête démentielle. Lorsqu'on demande à Fenton Paddock, ancien soldat britannique et trafiquant malheureux, de chercher son ami Richard, disparu au Tibet, il ne se doute pas que ses recherches le mèneront à travers trois...

In-game

« This is everything I love about old adventure games from the 90's. High quality voice acting, personality and a great story. I definitely recommend this. »

👍 anonymous review · May 2022 · 47 h played1

« the story is lovely and instinctible playable what a milestone! »

👍 anonymous review · Mar 2022 · 12 h played1

« Un super et beau point&click! énigmes relativement logiques et pas trop hard...une aventure palpitante que je conseil, fan ou pas de ce genre de jeu! »

👍 anonymous review · Aug 2021 · 12 h played

« Je suis pas un grand spécialiaste dans le genre, mais j'ai vraiment beaucoup aimé ce jeu. Pour les novices du genre comme moi, les énigmes sont pas trop tordue et permettent d'avancer sans s'arracher les cheveux. »

👍 anonymous review · Jan 2016 · 16 h played

« De très beaux décors qui nous font voyager, des énigmes bien pensées. Bien que les personnages ne soient pas aussi charismatiques que sur Broken Sword ils restent quand même raisonnables. Faites le il est bien cool. »

👍 anonymous review · Aug 2020 · 26 h played

« j'ai aimé l'intrigue, les personnages principaux sont attachant, ce jeu du style point and click m'a fait penser aux jeux de la série les chevaliers de Baphomet (Broken Sword) bref Lost horizon est une tres belle découverte »

👍 anonymous review · Mar 2026 · 15 h played

« Attention,ce jeu ne marche pas sous win 10. »

👎 anonymous review · Apr 2020 · 121 h played2

« Easy puzzles and lots of errand-running make me not recommend this game. With hundreds of excellent point&click adventure games on the market today this one fails to stand out in any way. »

👎 anonymous review · Jan 2019 · 1 h played

« Like some other people, when I try to start the game, the Play and Configuration options are just greyed out and can't be selected. The publisher doesn't appear to support it either as it's not even listed on their website anymore. »

👎 anonymous review · Jul 2018 · 0 h played

« I like this game, but it crashes halfway through. So essentially wont ever be able to finish this. »

👎 anonymous review · Jun 2020 · 12 h played

« Game starts and displays a few options: Play game (grayed out); Config (grayed out); Website (404'd); and Read Me (useless text file). Cannot actually start the game, and the Steam discussions are of no help. »

👎 anonymous review · Jan 2018 · 0 h played

« Très beaux graphiques. L'aventure est sympathique et le niveau de difficulté est correct. Bon scénario et héros attachants. »

👍 anonymous review · Jul 2025 · 14 h played

In players' words

« This is everything I love about old adventure games from the 90's. High quality voice acting, personality and a great story. I definitely recommend this. »

👍 anonymous review · May 2022 · 47 h played1

« Attention,ce jeu ne marche pas sous win 10. »

👎 anonymous review · Apr 2020 · 121 h played2

« the story is lovely and instinctible playable what a milestone! »

👍 anonymous review · Mar 2022 · 12 h played1

« Easy puzzles and lots of errand-running make me not recommend this game. With hundreds of excellent point&click adventure games on the market today this one fails to stand out in any way. »

👎 anonymous review · Jan 2019 · 1 h played

« Un super et beau point&click! énigmes relativement logiques et pas trop hard...une aventure palpitante que je conseil, fan ou pas de ce genre de jeu! »

👍 anonymous review · Aug 2021 · 12 h played

👎 anonymous review · Jul 2018 · 0 h played

👍 anonymous review · Jan 2016 · 16 h played

« I like this game, but it crashes halfway through. So essentially wont ever be able to finish this. »

👎 anonymous review · Jun 2020 · 12 h played

👍 anonymous review · Aug 2020 · 26 h played

👎 anonymous review · Jan 2018 · 0 h played

👍 anonymous review · Mar 2026 · 15 h played

« Très beaux graphiques. L'aventure est sympathique et le niveau de difficulté est correct. Bon scénario et héros attachants. »

👍 anonymous review · Jul 2025 · 14 h played

Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.

What players say, by aspect

Positive Mixed Negative

Gameplay

79 % pos · n=140

Story / writing

84 % pos · n=118

Graphics / art

89 % pos · n=47

Audio / music

82 % pos · n=38

Content / longevity

85 % pos · n=20

Value for money

100 % pos · n=12

Performance

33 % pos · n=9

Stability / bugs

17 % pos · n=6

Interface / UX

100 % pos · n=6

Detailed data (table)

Aspect	Mentions	Positive	Mixed	Negative
Gameplay	140	110	14	16
Story / writing	118	99	7	12
Graphics / art	47	42	2	3
Audio / music	38	31	5	2
Content / longevity	20	17	0	3
Value for money	12	12	0	0
Performance	9	3	0	6
Stability / bugs	6	1	0	5
Interface / UX	6	6	0	0

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 13 h on median; those who dislike it: 6.7 h.

<2h

44 % (n=25)

2-10h

84 % (n=76)

10-25h

95 % (n=258)

>25h

94 % (n=47)

What creators say (YouTube)

No indexed video for this game yet.

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Pissing Scene...

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Strengths

Exploration and puzzle-solving dominate the praise: 110 positive mentions out of 140, offering a satisfying and engaging experience.
Storytelling is a key strength: 99 positive mentions out of 118, keeping players invested in the narrative.
Graphics and audio enhance the atmosphere: 42 positive mentions for visuals and 31 for sound, creating an immersive world.
Price satisfaction is high: 12 positive mentions, indicating players feel they've gotten their money's worth.

Weaknesses

Performance issues are a minor concern: 6 negative mentions out of 9, impacting the overall fluidity.
Bugs are rare but can be frustrating: 5 negative mentions, highlighting the need for further polishing.
UI could use some refinement: 6 positive mentions, suggesting a simple yet effective design.

Who is it for?

This game is a nostalgic treat for adventure enthusiasts. With its Indiana Jones-inspired charm, it offers a unique blend of storytelling and puzzle-solving, perfect for those seeking an immersive and entertaining adventure.

Is Lost Horizon worth it in 2026?

Yes, without reservation for most players: 91% of 554 Steam reviews are positive (player score 88/100). Most-praised strength: Exploration and puzzle-solving dominate the praise. Current price: 1,49€ (85% off).

Verdict

Lost Horizon's classic appeal and strong gameplay make it a standout adventure. Despite some technical glitches, its positive reception and player engagement speak to its enduring quality, making it a must-play for fans of the genre.

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