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Doctor Who: The Lonely Assassins

Doctor Who: The Lonely Assassins

Released: 3/19/2021

Building on the terrifying legacy of the Weeping Angels, first encountered in the iconic story “Blink”, Doctor Who: The Lonely Assassins is a thrilling found-phone mystery developed by the award-winning creators of Sara Is Missing and SIMULACRA. Amidst a sinister series of events at a seemingly abandoned house in London, someone goes missing, and you find their phone. When it begins to self-destruct, ex-UNIT scientist Petronella Osgood enlists your help to uncover hidden clues and solve cryptic puzzles. Will you unravel the truth behind the chilling disappearance before it’s too late? But remember: don't turn your back, don't look away and DON’T BLINK. Key Features ORIGINAL DOCTOR WHO STORY Picking up where the iconic episode “Blink” left off, the Weeping Angels are back to unleash terror once again… PETRIFYING NEW NEMESIS Confront an evil like never before. No phone is safe! AUTHENTIC CHARACTERS Work alongside Petronella Osgood (played by Ingrid Oliver) to investigate mysterious events. Also features Finlay Robertson as Larry Nightingale and a special appearance by Jodie Whittaker as the voice of the Doctor. FOUND-PHONE MYSTERY Search through messages, emails, videos, photographs and more to uncover clues, solve puzzles and reveal the truth.

Building on the terrifying legacy of the Weeping Angels, first encountered in the iconic story “Blink”, Doctor Who: The Lonely Assassins is a thrilling found-phone mystery developed by the award-winning creators of Sara Is Missing and SIMULACRA. Amidst a sinister series of events at a seemingly abandoned house in London, someone goes missing, and you find their phone. When it begins to self-destruct, ex-UNIT scientist Petronella Osgood enlists your help to uncover hidden clues and solve cryptic puzzles. Will you unravel the truth behind the chilling disappearance before it’s too late? But remember: don't turn your back, don't look away and DON’T BLINK. Key Features ORIGINAL DOCTOR WHO STORY Picking up where the iconic episode “Blink” left off, the Weeping Angels are back to unleash terror once again… PETRIFYING NEW NEMESIS Confront an evil like never before. No phone is safe! AUTHENTIC CHARACTERS Work alongside Petronella Osgood (played by Ingrid Oliver) to investigate mysterious events. Also features Finlay Robertson as Larry Nightingale and a special appearance by Jodie Whittaker as the voice of the Doctor. FOUND-PHONE MYSTERY Search through messages, emails, videos, photographs and more to uncover clues, solve puzzles and reveal the truth.

Building on the terrifying legacy of the Weeping Angels, first encountered in the iconic story “Blink”, Doctor Who: The Lonely Assassins is a thrilling found-phone mystery developed by the award-winning creators of Sara Is Missing and SIMULACRA. Amidst a sinister series of events at a seemingly abandoned house in London, someone goes missing, and you find their phone. When it begins to self-destruct, ex-UNIT scientist Petronella Osgood enlists your help to uncover hidden clues and solve cryptic puzzles. Will you unravel the truth behind the chilling disappearance before it’s too late? But remember: don't turn your back, don't look away and DON’T BLINK. Key Features ORIGINAL DOCTOR WHO STORY Picking up where the iconic episode “Blink” left off, the Weeping Angels are back to unleash terror once again… PETRIFYING NEW NEMESIS Confront an evil like never before. No phone is safe! AUTHENTIC CHARACTERS Work alongside Petronella Osgood (played by Ingrid Oliver) to investigate mysterious events. Also features Finlay Robertson as Larry Nightingale and a special appearance by Jodie Whittaker as the voice of the Doctor. FOUND-PHONE MYSTERY Search through messages, emails, videos, photographs and more to uncover clues, solve puzzles and reveal the truth.

Critics
81
Steam
89

Score Breakdown

80.8

Critic Average

13 reviews

89

Steam User Score

725 reviews

N/A

Metacritic User Score

Less than 20 reviews

Disparity Breakdown

Steam Disparity
-8.5
Metacritic Disparity
N/A
Combined Disparity
-8.5

Average of both sources

Review Timing

7 launch window (54%)6 late (46%)

Review summary

Updated May 8, 2026

Based on 13 scored critic reviews, critics give this game an average score of 80.8/100. Critics score this game 8.5 points lower than Steam users.

How these comparisons are calculated
Sources behind this summary(5 recent of 13)+
  1. Cubed3 StaffviaCubed3
    Oct 3, 2021·Late review
    80/100View review
    Steam 89.2/100 · -9.2 pts
  2. Digitally Downloaded StaffviaDigitally Downloaded
    Sep 9, 2021·Late review
    50/100View review
    Steam 89.2/100 · -39.2 pts
  3. God is a Geek StaffviaGod is a Geek
    Sep 2, 2021·Late review
    90/100View review
    Steam 89.2/100 · +0.8 pts
  4. Stuart GippviaNintendo Life
    Aug 31, 2021·Late review
    90/100View review
    Steam 89.2/100 · +0.8 pts
  5. Garri BagdasarovviaPlayStation Universe
    Aug 26, 2021·Late review
    80/100View review
    Steam 89.2/100 · -9.2 pts