The Lost Hotel

About this game

... to The Lost Hotel, a story-based pixel art game where you take on the role of a hotelier, tasked with saving the hotel from an endless time loop. Explore the hotel and interact with a diverse cast of characters, each with their own unique personalities and stories. Uncover secrets and solve puzzles as you work to unravel the mystery of the hotel's past.





Become the new hotelier by personalising your avatar, getting your special key and learning how to make every day a perfect day for your guests and staff!



From cooking and crafting, to managing and fixing electronics, you'll need to master a variety of skills to keep your guests happy and your hotel running smoothly.



As you explore the hotel, you'll discover that time is not on your side. The hotel is stuck in a time loop, and you'll have to unravel the truth behind the hotel's journey and its mysterious past by using your time wisely!



With a mix of exploration, puzzle-solving, management, and social interaction, The Lost Hotel offers an immersive and engaging gameplay experience with a touch of nostalgia from the pixel art graphics. Whether you're chatting with the eccentric hotel guests or uncovering hidden clues, there's always something new to discover in The Lost Hotel. Join us on this thrilling journey through space, as you work to not only keep the hotel running, but also uncover the secrets of the mysterious time loop.



Whether you master all the skills as quickly as possible in order to free the hotel and its guests - or whether you sit relaxed at the hotel bar and have a new conversation with the NPCs every time the time loop restarts - that's up to you!

Latest news

• Patch Notes·15 Jun 2026Official

  Demo Update #2 (V0.1.2)

  I’ve decided not to take part in Steam Next Fest in June just yet – instead, I’ll be updating the demo until the major update arrives, which will be closer to the actual game, and then take part in Steam Next Fest in October.Until then, here are the latest updates.What's newFeaturesYou can now make your character bald in the Character CreatorThe energy management system for the Kitchen Quest has been completely redesigned (new layout, new turbine controls and new file structure)The Momoberry now grows (for demo only) within a dayGameplayYou’re no longer stuck on Deck 2 and in the Archive / Memorial RoomThe soft lock that occurred during the dialogue with Paige has been fixedThere are no longer any invisible barriers at the gymMissing colliders in the gym and garden have been addedOtherThe light-coloured border around the game has been removedThe music and sound volume control now has an effect :)Smaller bugs fixedUnfortunately, the bug where the game crashes after the shuttle scene is still present. It only happens occasionally, and I’m still investigating the issue.Let's see where this journey takes us,pixlerin
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• Announcements·16 May 2026Official

  The Lost Hotel successfully funded on Kickstarter!

  I am absolutely blown away. The Kickstarter campaign for The Lost Hotel has officially come to an end, and thanks to the incredible backer support, it reached over 246% of the initial funding goal! 🚀To everyone who backed the project, shared the news, played the Steam demo, or cheered from the sidelines: Thank you from the bottom of my heart. This journey has been surreal, and seeing the project get selected as a Kickstarter "Project We Love" was the ultimate cherry on top.(I also got rejected by a publisher but nevermind, lol)What's newMusic and SoundSome incredibly talented people have discovered my project and will be working on the game's music and sound... I can't wait!RomanceI can now officially confirm that The Lost Hotel will feature Romance Options, with hotel guests, staff and crew members. Yes, you get to find love inside a sci-fi time loop!LocalizationMultiple language localization (German, English, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese...), with more translation options being actively planned.New NPCsThe hotel is getting even livelier with new characters to meet, each bringing their own unique secrets, quests, and personalities into the time loop. This also includes the backers' NPCs, who are woven into the story based on the tier they selected.Skill TreeA proper Skill Tree system! This will give you more gameplay depth, allowing you to unlock cool abilities and customize how you approach solving the hotel's mysteries with every loop.What’s Next?Gosh, I am done watching numbers, lol!Now, my main focus shifts back to development, expanding the story, and polishing the demo for Steam Next Fest in June. I also need to work on the backer rewards and start collaborating with my partners (composers, sound designers and translators).The current roadmap targets a full release in Fall 2027. I want to make sure this game is everything you hoped for and more, so I appreciate your patience as I pour my heart into making it perfect.If you haven’t already, the playabl...
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• Patch Notes·24 Mar 2026Official

  Demo Update #1 (V0.1.1)

  First of all, a huge thank you to everyone who’s playing the demo, adding the game to their wish list, reporting bugs, and providing feedback. I really appreciate it, and it’s helping bring "The Lost Hotel" to life!What's newHotelBlockades on decks 5 and 6 (you don't want to miss those, lol)Info texts for irrelevant decksMap shows correct current deck arrowYou can pick up the papers right off the floor instead of fishing them out of the trash can in your roomUpdating the plant sprites correctly after harvestingWe have a gymNo more glitching through walls and doorsAlso: you shoudn't get stuck anymore, not being able to do anything, when sleeping while carrying the hard discs (broken or not)(spoiler alert)NPCsNPC dialogues and paths adjustedJulia is not stuck anymoreTeo has dialogue after 8pm in the garden areaCatching a KrakenKelpie on CapsulePets has an impact on Bill's dialogueUIThe selected item UI looks different, I got rid of the textMissing labels have translations (lab, cocktail mixer, dishes, kitchen bot UI)Fusion reactor text is now completely visibleWhen only 1 answer option is available, it's selected on defaultClick sound only appears in dialogues and on actual button clicksDirections (like in the shuttle). You wanted them - you got them!!!By the way: yes, everyday is day 1. It's a time loop! :DLet's see where this journey takes us,pixlerin
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• Announcements·19 Mar 2026Official

  1000 wishlists!

  WOW!!!I didn’t expect that. I just checked the numbers, and when I saw that The Lost Hotel had hit 1,000 wishlists, I had to jump up and dance.So this is a thank-you post to everyone who’s wishlisted my game over the last few days, tried out the demo, and supported the Kickstarter campaign! Thank you so, so much. This means the world to me, because this game is truly close to my heart, and I’m determined to finish it so that you can enjoy it just as much as I do.I’ll try to stream the demo live on Steam myself over the next few days. You might catch it.(And I’ll take care of the bugs this weekend)Let's see where this journey takes us,pixlerin
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• Announcements·17 Mar 2026Official

  Alpha Demo Out Now! | The Lost Hotel

  Now that I’ve presented a playable demo for the second time at GG Bavaria in Munich (a German gaming convention), I’m finally releasing it online. I’ve tried to incorporate as much feedback as possible so you can enjoy a smooth gaming experience and get a little glimpse into my game, The Lost Hotel, which I’ve been developing for over four years now. What’s included in the Alpha DemoThe demo offers a glimpse into what the full game will become:Beginning & CharacterAn intro to get into the moodA character creator to design your own hotelier NPCs & InteractionsInteract with a small selection of NPCs, each of whom has their own daily routineA dialogue system where you can unlock optionsStory & ProgressionVent the kitchenRestore the robots’ hard disc on a computerA cutscene after the first night that deepens the narrativeUnlock your first 2 Memory FragmentsLearn new skills in the archive to improve your hotel managementUnlock a new garden areaGrow berries and harvest them after 4 in-game days (there is a button to skip days in the options menu)Use them to create a new recipeTeach it to the robots and update the daily menuActivities & Side ContentMix cocktails at the barPlay the arcade minigame "CapsulePets"Freely explore the hotel, discover rooms, and soak in the atmosphereThe main demo activities take place in the lobby and on the second deck. There's nothing ready on the upper decks (except for the lab, but you don't have the required level for that yet).Why an Alpha Demo?The Lost Hotel is currently running a Kickstarter campaign. This demo is a huge part of that, it’s designed to give you a real feel for the game and help you decide if you want to support its development.If you enjoy your time in the hotel, consider checking out the campaign and becoming part of the journey. Every bit of support helps bring the full vision to life.Link to the Lost Hotel on KickstarterThe demo isn’t running completely smoothly yet, but I’d still love to hear your feedback. I’ve added ...
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