# Lapse: A Forgotten Future — Make your choices

> Post-apocalyptic nation-leading decision-making game with swipe mechanics. (iPhone/iPad app by Stefano Cornago.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lapse-a-forgotten-future/id1509252675 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Stefano Cornago](https://appshunter.io/developer/1509252674)
- Category: Games, Simulation, Strategy
- Price: $0.99
- Rating: 4.90/5 from 415 App Store ratings · 403 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 10.0 · 63 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2020-04-29
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lapse-a-forgotten-future/id1509252675/reviews.md

## What is Lapse?

Lead an entire nation to salvation – or destruction – in a post-apocalyptic world set beyond the year 2075. 

With a simple swap of your finger, left or right, you’ll be able to decide of this Nation’s destiny, taking hard decision about different quests and problems, that will be brought to your presidential attention. Be careful though: leading has never been easy and it will be even more challenging in a similar world. Something mysterious has thrown the whole future humanity in a deep confusion, causing a continuous stream of events as wars, illness, famine. No one seems to recall what started this all, no one seems to know anything about the odd events that keeps involving the planet, no one can explain why you seem to rise every time someone tries to keep you down.

So be careful, and think long and hard each and every decision, because nothing happens by chance. Every single event might help you reach your final victory, but at the same time it could be the reason of your failure. Who will be your friend, and who will be your enemy? Hard to say in such a complex world filled with betrayals, aliens, bionic beings and ancient myths. What’s done is done, and you can just play your cards as well as you can in this inevitable race against time.

## Key features

- Nation leadership simulation
- Post-apocalyptic setting
- Swipe-based decision making
- Branching narrative choices
- Resource management challenges
- Unraveling mysteries

## What do users think of Lapse?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Excellent game
- 🚀 Great time killer
- 👍 Great story
- 👍 Interesting and fun
- 👍 Challenging but rewarding
- 👍 Captivating and engaging
- 👍 Entertaining and addictive
- 👍 Unique and innovative

**Cons**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs or glitches
- 🔋 Can be repetitive at times

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Oracle sometimes predicts wrong outcomes
- Compatibility issues on older devices

**Most requested features**

- More diverse cards and gameplay variety
- Optimization and performance improvements

## Recent user reviews (10 of 403)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lapse-a-forgotten-future/id1509252675/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Fun game

*2026-08-12, version 1.6*

So far the game is fun, however I don’t know if I should constantly be losing. I know that the timeline moves forward after every year, but I’m not sure if I should be restarting so often, it’s really hard to keep the 4 factors balanced. Other than that, the game is engaging and has a nice story so far

### 5/5 — cool

*2026-07-26, version 1.6*

its so cool!

### 4/5 — Easy to Casually play

*2026-07-01, version 1.6*

Easy to casually play, I wish it saved your spot if you had to leave rq. Awesome story.

### 5/5 — 🔥🔥🔥

*2026-06-25, version 1.6*

One of the best strategy and puzzle games!

### 5/5 — Mega

*2026-06-10, version 1.6*

Super gra

### 5/5 — I never write reviews

*2026-06-06, version 1.6*

This game is absolutely fantastic. Just what I was looking for

### 5/5 — Fajne

*2026-05-31, version 1.6*

Fajne

### 5/5 — 10/10 would recommend

*2026-05-31, version 1.6*

I played this game years ago when it first came out and forgot about it and was so happy to find it again. It’s great and the story is interesting! Definitely worth the price and it feels like you make progress in a meaningful way.

### 5/5 — Интересно

*2026-05-29, version 1.6*

Очень интересно , даже не просто как убить время

### 5/5 — 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

*2026-05-20*

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

## Frequently asked questions about Lapse

### What is Lapse: A Forgotten Future about?

Lapse: A Forgotten Future is a game where you lead a nation in a post-apocalyptic world beyond 2075. You make critical decisions by swiping left or right to guide your nation through various challenges like wars, illness, and famine, aiming for salvation or facing destruction.

### How do I play Lapse: A Forgotten Future?

Gameplay involves making decisions for your nation by swiping left or right on presented quests and problems. Each choice has consequences that can lead to victory or failure, impacting your nation's destiny in this complex world.

### Is Lapse: A Forgotten Future free to play?

Yes, the application is free to download and play. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned, suggesting a completely free experience for players.

### What kind of decisions will I have to make?

You will face difficult decisions regarding national destiny, including managing crises like wars, illness, and famine. The game also involves navigating a world filled with betrayals, aliens, bionic beings, and ancient myths, requiring careful consideration of who to trust.

### What is the setting of the game?

The game is set in a post-apocalyptic world beyond the year 2075. This future is characterized by widespread confusion, continuous events such as wars and illness, and a general lack of memory about the origins of these problems.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.6 — 2020-08-18

This version contains some bug fixes and performance improvements. 

The story continues now in Lapse 2: Before Zero. Thanks to all of you for your amazing support!

### 1.5 — 2020-06-28

• Bug fixes and performance improvements
• Arabic language is now supported

### 1.4 — 2020-05-03

• Bug fixes and performance improvements
• App size reduced significantly

### 1.2 — 2020-04-29

No release notes.

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## More apps by Stefano Cornago

- [Lapse 2: Before Zero](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lapse-2-before-zero/id1524444955)

All apps by Stefano Cornago: https://appshunter.io/developer/1509252674

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-26.*
