Cover art for Lost Times v0.27, an adult visual novel by evelai

Lost Times

v0.27 Visual Novel Windows macOS Linux Android

by evelai · developer page

Post-apocalyptic gatekeeper sim with faction politics and adult scenes

Survive as the gatekeeper of Secret Refuge!

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Post-apocalyptic gatekeeper sim with faction politics and adult scenes

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Lost Times positions you as the gatekeeper of Secret Refuge, a shelter in a post-apocalyptic world where your decisions determine who survives and who faces the dangers outside. evelai's approach to the survival premise isn't purely about resource management—it's about power dynamics. You'll negotiate with rival factions, complete missions to earn trust, and gradually consolidate control over the refuge and its inhabitants. Version 0.15 brings Part 2 to completion, adding new characters both inside the shelter and among the outsiders seeking entry.

Gameplay revolves around gating decisions that ripple across the narrative. Accept a raider? Reject a refugee? Each choice affects your standing with different factions and unlocks new story paths. The recent update introduces a raider mini-game in your gatekeeper duties, criminal hunting missions tied to specific characters like Viktor, and expanded dialogue trees that adjust based on your stats and prior choices. Worker assignments generate income (VEX), which funds your shelter operations and personal leverage. The pacing suggests this is a longer experience—multiple story branches, character arcs for side characters, and branching endgame outcomes based on your allegiances.

The adult content is woven throughout: intimate scenes with recruitable characters, animations for side characters, and voyeuristic interactions (like peering through binoculars at shelter residents). New to this version are adult scenes for Mira's robot body and expanded content for characters like Harley and the newly added Hinata. The tone leans toward erotic worldbuilding rather than graphic description—relationships deepen as you gain trust, and intimate moments feel earned through narrative progression.

Technically, Lost Times runs on HTML5 and is available across Windows, Mac, and Android. At version 0.15 it remains in active development, with Patreon-exclusive content extending beyond the base release. Expect a 15–25 hour first playthrough depending on your choices.

Pros

  • Gating decisions create genuine branching narrative with faction-wide consequences
  • Multiple character routes with distinct adult scenes tied to story progression
  • Active development with substantial updates (Part 2 complete, new characters each patch)
  • Cross-platform support including Android for portable play
  • Economic loop (jobs, VEX income) adds strategy beyond dialogue choices
  • Voyeuristic and interactive adult content beyond standard scenes

Cons

  • Version 0.15 status suggests story may not be fully concluded
  • Early-access pricing model; some content locked behind Patreon tiers
  • HTML5 engine may have performance inconsistencies across devices
  • Heavy reliance on reading means slower pacing than action-oriented games
  • Faction mechanics could overwhelm players unfamiliar with complex dialogue trees
Recommended for: This is for players who want adult content married to systemic consequence—players of Crusader Kings or Disco Elysium who don't mind explicit scenes, and eroge fans who appreciate that intimate moments are rewards for narrative investment rather than quick access.
Skip if: Skip this if you want fast-paced action, self-insert fantasy, or adult content disconnected from story. Not for players uncomfortable with faction-based decision-making where 'wrong' choices have lasting narrative weight.
Similar taste: If you enjoyed VNs like Trials in Tainted Space that layer faction politics and relationship-building with adult content, or post-apocalyptic choice-driven games like Kenshi, Lost Times merges both—your shelter-management decisions directly affect who you romance and what power you wield.

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Updated
11 days ago
Genre
Visual Novel
Platforms
windows, macos, linux, android
Languages
English
Author
evelai
Version
v0.27
Source
itch
First indexed
1 month ago

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