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Lifeline...

When a lone astronaut is stranded on an alien moon, your device becomes their only link to survival. Experience an immersive, branching narrative that unfolds throughout your day, where every notification brings a life-or-death choice.

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Key Figures

Downloads

550K+

User Rating

4.6/5

Total Ratings

64K+

Publisher

3 Minute Games, Inc.

A Galactic Connection on Your Wrist

Help Taylor survive the aftermath of a crash landing on an alien moon. Every choice you make impacts the story in real-time, delivered directly to your favorite devices.

Real-Time Interaction

Taylor’s journey unfolds throughout your day. Receive notifications and respond instantly from your lock screen or Apple Watch without ever opening the app.

High-Stakes Decisions

Navigate a branching narrative where your guidance determines Taylor's fate. One simple choice can lead to safety—or a catastrophic outcome.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Lifeline...

What kind of game is Lifeline...?

Lifeline is an interactive, branching story of survival where players guide a stranded astronaut named Taylor through life-or-death decisions. The game unfolds in real time, delivering messages via notifications.

What devices can play the Lifeline... game?

Lifeline supports gameplay on iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. Players can interact with the story and respond to messages directly from their Apple Watch or iPhone lock screen.

Does Lifeline... require an internet connection?

No, Lifeline does not require an internet connection to play. The entire interactive story is fully accessible offline, allowing for uninterrupted gameplay anytime, anywhere.

Does Lifeline... contain in-app purchases or ads?

No, Lifeline has no in-app purchases and no ads. Players receive the complete game experience without additional costs or interruptions from advertisements.

Can players replay Lifeline... to make different choices?

Yes, players can restart the Lifeline story and explore alternative outcomes. Completing any single path unlocks a mode allowing users to jump back to earlier points and make different choices.

What languages are available in the Lifeline... game?

Lifeline supports multiple languages including English, French, German, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Japanese, Spanish, and Korean. Players can select their preferred language for the narrative.

Who wrote the story for Lifeline...?

The acclaimed writer Dave Justus, known for "Fables: The Wolf Among Us," wrote the interactive story for Lifeline. He also contributed a special story epilogue in version 1.8.

How does Lifeline... deliver new story messages?

Lifeline integrates directly with device notifications, delivering new messages from the character Taylor throughout the day. Players can respond to these messages instantly from their lock screen.

The following screenshots and description are sourced directly from the app's official store listing and are the property of the app developer.

App Store

Screenshots

Lifeline... - Title screen for the Lifeline game featuring an astronaut silhouette on an alien moon under a starry sky — Title screen for the Lifeline game featuring an astronaut silhouette on an alien moon under a starry sky

Lifeline... - A minimalist dark screen from the Lifeline game with the centered text Help me in a monospaced font. — A minimalist dark screen from the Lifeline game with the centered text Help me in a monospaced font.

Lifeline... - Lifeline game screen showing a text based communication interface with two dialogue choices — Lifeline game screen showing a text based communication interface with two dialogue choices

Lifeline... - Screenshot of Lifeline game interface showing text based dialogue and survival choices. — Screenshot of Lifeline game interface showing text based dialogue and survival choices.

Lifeline... - iPhone lock screen displaying real-time text notifications from the Lifeline survival game. — iPhone lock screen displaying real-time text notifications from the Lifeline survival game.

Lifeline... - A lock screen notification from Lifeline showing a character message and two response options — A lock screen notification from Lifeline showing a character message and two response options

Description

“[A] surprising iPhone and Apple Watch bestseller is pushing the boundaries of fiction” - boingboing.net “This is the best game on the Apple Watch” - Time.com Lifeline is a playable, branching story of survival against all odds. Using your iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch, you will help Taylor make life or death decisions, and face the consequences together. Acclaimed writer Dave Justus (Fables: The Wolf Among Us) weaves a gripping interactive story through the aftermath of a crash landing on an alien moon. Taylor is stranded, the rest of the crew are dead or missing, and Taylor’s communicator can only reach you. Lifeline pioneered a new narrative experience enabled by modern devices. This story plays out in real time as Taylor works to stay alive, notifications deliver new messages throughout your day. Keep up as they come in, or catch up later when you’re free. You can even respond to Taylor directly from your Apple Watch or your iPhone lock screen, without launching into the app. Or, dive in and jump back to earlier points in the story, and see what happens when you make a different choice. Simple actions can have a profound effect. Complete any single path to restart the story and unlock this mode. Lifeline is a deep, immersive story of survival and perseverance, with many possible outcomes. Taylor is relying on YOU. You can play Lifeline in any of these languages: - English - French - German - Russian - Simplified Chinese - Japanese - Spanish - Korean NEW in version 1.8: Stick around after the game for a special story epilogue from Dave Justus. For players who have already finished the game, the Bonus Story becomes available under the game options. Witness the events leading up to Lifeline: Silent Night. Internet connection not required. No in-app purchases and no ads. Praise for Lifeline: “I’ve played many games that I find engrossing, but Lifeline may be one of the first that changed the way I thought about my daily routine, which leapt off the screen and became a part of my lived experience.” - Eli Cymet, Gamezebo “I felt an immediate attachment to a fictional character pinging me from a strange galaxy to my wearable.” - Luke Hopewell, Gizmodo Australia “[P]laying it on the Apple Watch makes you truly feel like you’re exchanging messages with an astronaut via a futuristic transmitter.” - Michael Andronico, Tom’s Guide “For a few brief hours I cared – really cared – about the fate of a completely fictional character. I don’t think any other game I’ve played has made me feel that way before.” - Matt Thrower, PocketGamer Lifeline was created by: Dave Justus Mars Jokela Dan Selleck Colin Liotta Jason Nowak Ben “Books” Schwartz