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Save Taylor!
Lifeline is a playable, branching story of survival against all odds. 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. 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. Supports Wear OS! You can play Lifeline in any of these languages: English French German Russian Simplified Chinese Japanese Spanish Korean 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 “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 Jackie Steege Wilson Bull Jason Nowak Ben “Books” Schwartz
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Honestly, this has a really good story and different endings depending on how you choose so that’s super cool to see how your decisions change the end result. I don’t think I’ll get the second game because of the reviews of it being short and not mentioning Taylor but this was still a fun adventure!
- MisterBarkasm · v2.2
This is, by far, one of my favorite games. I own every one of the Lifeline games and have played them all multiple times. They’re fun and really well written! I hope there are more on the horizon :)
- allofmyothernicknamesweretaken · v2.2
I’ve played this at least twice before, and now that I’m learning another language, it’s fun to play in the new language as well! The main character is easy to get attached to, the story and its sequels are fun, and it turns out it has several language options! Can’t wait to play it again!
- Chrynelson · v2.2
PLEASE RERELEASE THE REST OF THEM, MY FAVORITE IS BLOODLINES BUT YOU DON'T HAVE IT UP ANYMORE
- Patrick Nye · v2.3.4
I really enjoy this game. I especially like how the game is 100% accessible for VoiceOver. Also, Also, when I'm playing this game, I feel like I'm actually talking to a person on a moon far away which is really cool. I also like the music and sound effects.
- Icyartisan9068 · v2.2
I bought this game in 2015 and "regrettably" never played it through. Maybe I was not "ready". But somehow I remembered about it recently and gave it another go and wow! Yes, I regret not playing it 10 years ago, but better late than never. I got the rest of the series and can't wait to continue Taylor's story!
- Gerrit Janse van Rensburg · v2.3.4
It’s like waiting for someone to respond and the story is just boring.
- Jlo 44 · v2.2
Solid experience
- Sergei Peshek
A replay. Still as good as I remembered it.
- Arnold Mwanjila · v2.3.4
This was a lot of fun! Some of the choices aren't really choices because some of the plot is mandatory, but nonetheless, i played it twice and it was very enjoyable! The plot thickens and it's quite creepy but coool! If you have a smartphone old enough to run this, you should! (i hope this gets remade for newer systems)
- Joris Lean · v2.3.4
Amazing game. You really feel for this snarky yet determined little goober even though you know they’re just prewritten lines of code. Response times are enough to keep you in suspense, but not so long as to be annoying. Here’s to future adventures!
- The Rebel Striving · v2.2
great, but i can't play the other games.. will you add compatibility for the next games in the series? because new android versions can't play. really depressing
- דניאל פרץ · v2.2
The Lifeline games are unequaled in the genre. Singularly clever, uneasy, and engrossing. I've been Taylor's only guidance and connection to humanity in the vast , cold, darkness of space 4 times over the years and get sucked in each and every time. And this is only the first chapter in the green nightmare! There's so much more to help (h)er navigate through!
- Meg Lem Graz · v2.3.4
great narrative game
- Florence · v2.3.4
I love that. I’m getting prompted by text from the game. Feels like I’m communicating someone from out of space through a text message.
- stantonskier · v2.2
One of the greatest, most gut-wrenching experiences I've ever had! What a stellar game. Great writing, great fun - the story is enthralling and the determination to save Taylor is innate. A truly immersive experience, I highly recommend it for anyone who loves sci-fi, horror, and/or thriller and suspense. I was always anxiously and eagerly awaiting another message from my stranded space cadet.
- E. J. · v2.3.4
Doesn't work at all on Samsung Galaxy watch ultra. Just opens to a black screen and stays there indefinitely
- Ray Hoertz · v2.2
this game...changed my life. play it yourself. it is beautiful..its incredible.
- Bob Walker
Неплохая история,чтобы попроходить ее в течение нескольких дней!Фишка в том,что ты будто помогаешь реальному человеку,который потерялся на далекой безжизненной(или нет) луне.Тейлор будет делать паузы в общении при перерывах на сон,ходьбу и так далее,что дает + к атмосфере.Единственный более менее значительный минус это сегмент с крысами в вершине,очень надоедливая графомания для растягивания сюжета,а в остальном-топ!
- Phameleon · v2.2
This “game” is awesome. It has plenty of possibilities, but be careful… a wrong decision could cost Taylor his life. I am sure you will enjoy it so give it a try..
- unforgiven · v2.2
Really good. Some frustrating bits where it feels like you don't get a say in what happens, but then that could be the case if you really were exchanging messages with someone remotely (still frustrating though) Well worth giving a go.
- Zapp Brannigan · v2.3.4
Buy nowwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww
- (K_k)345 · v2.2
we're all the rest of the stores?
- S W (Soracis) · v2.3.4
Doesn't launch
- Lorne Serpa · v2.1.1
I had so much fun playing this game; Taylor is so well written and the setting is really interesting. Throughout my day, if I didn't receive a notification after a while, I'd check in myself xD I thoroughly enjoyed my experience and will be looking into the other games!!
- Monica Cao · v2.3.4
Telling the story through notifications that you have to wait a long time for, with just a tiny tiny snippets of story at each time, is a gimmick that I quickly started to dislike.
- Peter S · v2.3.4
A great story! This is the type of casual game that there needs to be more of.
- Rion Wilson-Yue · v2.3.4
Unique and engaging experience. I was genuinely invested in helping the protagonist.
- Adam
This cost me $2.99, but I would pay $10 for this. I had no idea what I was in for when I first started. This felt like I was actually messaging and helping someone stranded on a distant moon, and at times, I felt true fear or happiness. It is an amazing storyline and it is set up great.
- Ethan Huber · v2.3.4
"Great game for the price. It's hard not to be attached to the character, bravo developers!" Wrote this ten years ago, came back to play a classic.
- Donavon Steele · v2.3.4
Great story and superb implementation ❤️
- Jakob Björkskog · v2.3.4
idk I just feel like it's kinda oppish
- Mackenzie Sabourin · v2.3.4
The concept is just what I expected when I found the game- Taylor is a student "scientist", working on some "experiment" with rats on the "Vario", a multi-million (billion?) dollar extra-solar system ship. The ship crashes, Taylor manages to be shoved on board a now destroyed escape pod and needs to find water, food, warmth and possibly the rest of the crew along with .... well, I think the less obvious needs of Taylor change with the choices the earth bound assistant makes for Taylor, within very limited strictures. Those are some of the basics of the scenario but moving on in gameplay I'm able get more of an impression of who Taylor is, and it begins to seem that this is someone with the emotional and intellectual maturity of a middle school student. A huge contributor to this is the attitude he (Taylor was originally female but I didn't want a stereotype of a confused, lost woman so I changed her gender) displays toward the metric system. Anyone in the sciences has a working familiarity with the metric system, beginning with, at a minimum, grams and milliliters. In fact, I don't know a single individual who shows the level of ignorance Taylor does. I'm not sure what purpose this demonstrated ignorance serves; it doesn't advance the plot or give the player the feeling of helping a peer. Overall, I don't see this game as thrilling way of expanding game expectations and boundaries. Instead, it strikes me a standard look at what can happen when we make one of two choices, with an unfortunately unintelligent character carrying out our suggestions.
- PhelineCat · v2.2
This is such a slow paced game, and the quippy commentary makes no sense. Who would make quips in Taylor’s situation?
- Clawbert Jr · v2.2
Try it on my Galaxy watch 7 on the black screen 2 sours and only 2 because I like the game
- Josh Prevost · v2.3.4
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- Kev AKI · v2.2
I LIKE IT
- NkeoPatch · v2.2
Replayed this recently and it was still as engaging as I remembered! Very well written character and story, loved it
- Niwi Wini · v2.3.4
one of my fav in my childhood.
- yilin lu · v2.3.4
I’m a fan of choice-based story games, but this one has an added feature of being “real time”. Meaning, you have to wait hours to see the consequences of your decision. And sometimes, you wait hours only to find out your character died, so all those hours waiting turned out for nothing.
- Gm1234gm · v2.2
trash
- hari shankar shaw · v2.3.4
Too many stops and starts. Wait forever to get moving. Used Fast Mode, which helps. But, the story and forced choice of only 2 responses doesn’t make it worth the time.
- Ace55gemini · v2.2
My son turned me onto this years ago. This game is fun of course the first time I played I like killed poor Taylor a gazillion times. But it’s a playable game. This is the first one in his series. There’s four adventures for him and those games are just as fun. It’s one of those games that have you play. He let sit for a while when you can’t remember what happened and then you play again. It doesn’t get old. And I like the fact that you can just kinda take your time he’ll send you a text and then he’ll be off doing something and it’s not a Constant thing, unless you decided to turn on fast mode
- Kiwi1736 · v2.2
paid money for a game that you click something every 30 minutes 1 time and read that's it. this game is not worth 1 dollar.
- Eric Breeding · v2.3.4
I really enjoyed this game. The messaging concept was great and it allowed to play intermittently instead of having to keep playing long stretches of time, something I don't have time for. Great story and looking forward to see more from this writer.
- Aurélien Lainé · v2.3.4
This game gave me one of the best experiences I’ve ever experienced in a game, the real time gameplay was crazy! One tip if you are thinking of playing, turn off notifications while you sleep because playing this at night gives you the chills. Especially at 3 AM 😳👾
- BigTuna2025 · v2.2
Phenomenal I love it
- Kristine R · v2.3.4
Solid story and the concept itself is really fun. Played all of them and loved it.
- Joel Malin · v2.3.4
play it
- Gizmo Thirteen · v2.3.4
A fun, engaging text-based adventure with a lot of personality. Like an enhanced choose-your-own-adventure book. I recommend it!
- Lawrence L · v2.3.4
Fantastic game. Kept me glued to the seat at the end.
- Iris S · v2.3.4
Didn't expect much from a paid text based game. However, the story is amazing, altho a bit repetitive as many choices lead to same scenarios, other than that, the game's great, it even works on wearOS.
- Rares V · v2.3.4
Extremely impressed with the game, my only problem with it is that it isn't longer! Definitely going to have to play the other ones too! Works perfectly on Google pixel watch 3
- Sam Hammes · v2.3.4
Finally a mobile app worth paying
- PingChip · v2.2
Great story, clever concept—but why does Taylor treat me like a distant relative who only responds every few hours? I give advice, he disappears. Hours later, I get a needy notification. Repeat. It’s less sci-fi adventure and more glorified waiting room. By the time I remember the game, I’ve lost interest. Skip to the end, press a button, wait another three hours. Nice idea, but I’d rather watch paint dry in real-time.
- Alex · v2.3.4
Taylor does not do anything you tell her to do. It's not a choose your own adventure game if she ignores your advice. Very frustrating.
- Cooper Exley · v2.3.4
I loved this game for years
- ANGELMICHAELACOSTA · v2.2
RETURN GAME IN A STEAM PLEASEEEE
- Лал полумост · v2.2
Tried on Galaxy Watch4 and Watch7 and got nothing but a black screen.. Bummer.. I really love the Lifeline games..
- Jason Dykstra · v2.3.4
There aren’t many games I would write a review 😭
- dwufkye · v2.2
Such a fun and unique story! I've gone straight onto playing the 2nd game.
- Liam Haddadi · v2.3.4
Incredibly boring - Not worth it. I have all notifications on and it still wont notify me when I get a response. Takes ages for any response so I forget what was happening when I see it. Dont buy this so called game, it sucks.
- Erica Lee · v2.3.4
The game is alright, I just don’t like the forced wait times. Really yanks the experience out of the game.
- CritiqueCulture · v2.2
The game maybe good. However, instead of a single notification saying something like “Taylor has messaged you”, you get… So many Stupid Notifications Like this Each notification Being of few words And spamming you All At once. It gets REALLY annoying, REALLY fast. I don’t need 10 notifications hitting me all at once!
- ScaledHams · v2.2
The best $3 I've ever spent. I really recommend doing the "Slow" option, at least until you get a definitive end. The pacing is absolutely fantastic
- Paul Piatek · v2.3.4
This game/story line game, was awesome! It's crazy the way you're like messaging this person stranded in space, and you're trying to help her get outa there. I warn you that you should not turn on the speed up. It feels a lot more realistic if you do it the normal way. Also, it will be a little boring at first, but somewhere towards the middle or so, it starts getting pretty intense. So, definitely 5 stars. Would give 10 if I could!
- Jonah Cristurean · v2.3.4
Love this game
- Andrew Procarione · v2.3.4
The game was more like a "Choose Your Own Adventure Book". I was slightly disappointed based on all the positive reviews. There was nothing impressive about the game. It's just a story with multiple outcomes based on your decisions.
- David Rivera
Bad
- Muhammad Riyan
One of the best short game. Fantastic story. Interesting form. Also support Apple Watch. Love it.
- gvuhcffyjnnbu · v2.2
Since the start of the game to the end of the game, it’s been nothing but fun and I like all the questions and things you have to think about in the game and the puzzles that he gives you to answer. Two game creator. Thank you for making this game and as you’ve been feeling that it was a good view and I’m only 13. Thank you for making the game.
- Cooleeeeeeeeerrrrrrrrrrrrr · v2.2
So far so good I just started it a few days ago lol get back with a more in depth review shortly
- I Am The Night · v2.3.4
This is really interesting and fun
- Zach Moses · v2.3.4
Taylor is busy
- Mikhalych · v2.3.4
An amazing story and wicked dialogue overall a brilliant game
- Richard Boardman · v2.3.4
Excellent narrative! Totally unique concept, I wish there were more games like this. Two thumbs up!
- Nathaniel Lehfeldt · v2.3.4
Man , what a great story I can't wait to try the others . I also want to replay to see the different paths .
- Anthony theofiledes · v2.3.4
Downloaded this because the idea of storytelling over time through a fake interface seemed interesting. The game is decent and is an interesting gimmick. Unfortunately, there isn’t really much gameplay to speak of - almost any choice you make that’s a wrong choice Taylor will ignore and just do what the story wants you to do instead. There are only really 2 major choices at the very end that determine what ending you get. Everything else is pretty pointless and leads to the exact same text eventually. The writing is also - fine, but not amazing. It’s like a college student wrote a sci-fi short story. Decently interesting, but the dialogue is at times unrealistic or awkward. Still giving it 5 stars to differentiate it from typical App Store slop. It’s definitely not that.
- Jfidijr · v2.2
10/10. loved the eerie/unsettling music. the layout and two options you’re allowed to pick, which can leave you guessing on where the other choice could have lead you. and it’s only 3 dollhairs! (dollars)
- Dcap08 · v2.2
I love a good choose your own adventure story, and I really enjoyed this one. The only thing I didn't like was when Taylor decides to message you 100 times and your watch keeps going off in the middle of a meeting
- Sav2468 · v2.2
Honestly amazing game , the fact your Apple Watch can connect and make the experience more real makes it more fun and impactful
- TONYVILLA1738 · v2.2
I love the fact that it’s a choose your own adventure and it reminds me of that old Netflix show uhm You Versus Wild it somthing and I really liked that show so yes I love this game
- TinyRanger02 · v2.2
Just a Tex like adventure
- ssheley · v2.2
I’ve been out of here for a long time, even didn’t know the whole series’ removal from my region. I managed an impulse try to recover my purchase, also a chance to rewind all my memories. Now it has been almost 9 years since the little nagging genius communicated with me, who was a girl sneakily playing iPad for the first time at 3 a.m. I love this feeling of being someone’s company, hope and — LIFELINE!! And I always believe that it’s a two-way relationship. We’re actually saving each other. Without exaggeration, I’ll say this game changed and determined my life. Thanks for creating Taylor — also other lively characters — and their stories for me, for everyone.
- sekainale_waiter · v2.2
killer game, killer concept.
- immortal-bloke44 · v2.2
Lifeline is a challenging game because you have to make tough decisions and you don’t know which one is the best or the worst.🧐 5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️!😃
- Mayura_Mon_Reveiws 🦑 · v2.2
Keeps my mind busy without it being Tiktok haha
- MagnusLexon · v2.2
Thrilling experience!!!
- the reviewer you need · v2.2
This game is intense. It’s also way fun.
- choirheart · v2.2
Text is hard for me to read. It’s not the size, it’s the font with the light blue words on the black background. Not a good combo. Should be able to change background and font color and style. Not easy on the eyes at all. Very corny jokes and annoying commentary. Too much snark and not enough realism. I wanted Taylor to die because he/she was the most annoying character I have ever come across in a game and I play A LOT! Unfortunately, I couldn’t figure out how to kill him, so I killed the whole app. This game must have been written by a child. That would explain all the positive comments, because this is a horrible “game”/joke. The 4.6 rating must be friends and family rating it high, because I can’t see how anyone can find this fun. The extremely annoying piecemeal texts are intolerable!
- Beto O'Rourke · v2.2
It’s been years since I played this and I STILL think of the storyline.
- PlsStopEmbarrassing me · v2.2
This game is so suspenseful and fun! I am exited to get the texts from Taylor and live guiding her on her adventure. Definitely recommend!!!!!!
- IAMTHEBESTKIDEVER · v2.2
When people talk about their Roman Empires, I never thought I had one. Until, literally twenty minutes ago at the time of writing this review, my brain finally gave me the name of this experience. This was one of the first mobile apps I ever owned on my own phone (back when it was, if I remember correctly, free, since I was twelve and had no job to pay for silly phone games), and no matter how many times I finished I would play it again and again. I’m now almost 20 years old and I’ve just repurchased all Taylor’s stories to live through again. Truly one of the best games I’ve ever had the pleasure of playing.
- sushirens · v2.2
Only a little ways in but I get the concept. Pretty cool, it’s unique and that is something that is lacking in games today. Four stars just because I haven’t finished it, when I do I would be willing to up it to 5 stars (unless it just gets really stupid). Update: changing from 4 to 5 stars, had a blast with this one. Kind of short, but there’s is a bonus story, then a sequel. Awesome job guys, what a cool game.
- Montfort hi ljgx · v2.2
This game is great, very accessible to VoiceOver.
- faulkenberryalexis · v2.2
The most innovative game in years, despite being years-old.
- dschoon · v2.2
Great game, will play this FOREVER
- reptillycus · v2.2
Okay, first of all, this game is AMAZING. Second, DUDE TAYLOR IS MY NEW BEST FREIND (jk). I was just completely surprised by how good it was this game is my new obsession and I have never felt EVER like a fictional character is my friend. Seriously, AWESOME. - Duskpool
- rebel grl · v2.2
I can not stop playing this game for years
- Big Brewskie · v2.2
This game beats any others. It draws you in, it makes you feel for the main character--really urging them to keep his life online. Nail-biting, pacing, and thinking is all I did. I love this. Buying the others. I WANT MORE MORE MORE!
- KingCos19 · v2.2
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