# Lifeline: Bloodline

> Interactive real-time narrative adventure game with branching story paths. (iPhone/iPad app by 3 Minute Games, Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lifeline-bloodline/id991357716 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [3 Minute Games, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1549997175)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Adventure, Role Playing
- Price: $2.99
- Rating: 4.40/5 from 1,135 App Store ratings · 613 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 155 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2015-09-22
- Data updated: 2026-09-07
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lifeline-bloodline/id991357716/reviews.md

## What is Lifeline?

The original Lifeline took the App Store by storm, reaching #1 Top Paid Game on iPhone and Apple Watch in 55 countries. Its compelling mix of real-time storytelling and Dave Justus’s suspenseful writing continues to capture the imaginations of countless players worldwide. 

Lifeline: Bloodline raises the bar with a new story almost twice as long as the original, with many more choices and paths to explore.

The second story in the Lifeline series connects you with Arika, a young woman on a deadly quest to avenge her parents and rescue her long-lost brother. Your choices will keep her alive and help her succeed as she faces mortal danger on her way to a final, fateful showdown against the forces that threaten all of humanity.

Lifeline stories play out in real time. As Arika travels to complete her quest, 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 Arika directly from your Apple Watch or your iPhone lock screen, without launching into the app on your phone.

After completing any story branch, you can rewind to earlier parts of the story, or speed through parts you’ve already read. See what happens when you make a different choice: will you guide Arika virtuously, or cut corners to gain an edge? Seemingly simple actions can deeply affect the outcome. 

Arika’s story, and the fate of the world, depend on your judgment. You will face the consequences together, because Arika is relying on YOU. 


Lifeline: Bloodline features no in-app purchases and no ads. An Internet connection is not required.

Praise for the original Lifeline:

“[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

“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

“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: Bloodline was created by:
Dave Justus
Matthew Sturges
Colin Liotta
Dan Selleck
Mars Jokela
Benjamin Ellebracht

Original music composed by Norman Fairbanks.

## Key features

- Real-time storytelling
- Branching narrative choices
- Notifications throughout the day
- Lock screen and Apple Watch interaction
- Rewind and speed through story
- No in-app purchases or ads

## What do users think of Lifeline?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Engaging story and characters
- 🚀 Longer and more immersive gameplay
- 💡 Unique magic/fantasy setting
- 👍 Witty and humorous dialogue
- 👍 Ability to input your own name

**Cons**

- 🐛 Glitches and sync issues across devices
- 👎 Repetitive dialogue during travel/waiting
- 👎 Protagonist can be annoying or inconsistent
- 👎 Unsatisfying or abrupt ending
- 👎 Too many pop culture references

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Game crashing when trying to enter name
- Getting stuck in infinite loops at certain points
- Progress not syncing properly across devices

**Most requested features**

- More branching storylines and meaningful choices
- Ability to rewind or undo choices
- Continuation of Arika's story in a sequel
- Integration of audio/visuals beyond just text

## Recent user reviews (10 of 613)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lifeline-bloodline/id991357716/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Замечательная игра

*2026-04-15, version 2.0*

Играла в lifeline, когда еще училась в школе! Тогда эта серия игр меня всерьез увлекла и подарила мне незабываемый и краткий период в жизни. Сейчас, спустя почти 9 лет я вспомнила о такой классной игрушке как эта и на душе стало вновь тепло и радостно, точно также как было когда-то давно от прохождения этих прекрасных сюжетов. Спасибо вам огромное!

### 2/5 — Must really be able to win the game😡😡😡😡😡

*2026-03-16, version 2.0*

You must truly be a developer if you’re hearing this; make this and always win the game for all the players.

### 5/5 — Tolle Geschichte

*2025-09-08, version 2.0*

Ich bin die Geschichte so gut gemacht. Eine richtig fesselnde Fantasy Geschichte. Irgendwie viel besser, als die Haupt Reihe mit Taylor. Leider gibts davon nur den einen Teil. Life Line ist bisher das beste Text Adventure, dass ich gefunden habe & ich habe sehr viele im AppStore probiert

### 5/5 — Love the game, however with the last update...

*2025-08-13, version 2.0*

Hello, I really enjoy this game and haven’t finished it yet, but I would like to. I finished a couple of endings, however, with the latest update, the music doesn’t seem to be working. I will turn it on and it will stay on until I make a choice and once I make that choice, the music will turn off, and I will have to go back into the menu and turn it back on. It gets kind of tedious if you can fix this, that would be amazing. Thank you in advance.

### 5/5 — Excellent

*2025-06-09, version 2.0*

One of my favorite mobile games. Played it 9 years ago and I’ve loved it ever since. Been waiting for years to get an update for modern phones (and also for a sequel to Arika’s story if anyone over at 3MGs is reading this)

### 5/5 — 難受

*2025-02-09, version 1.4*

我愛她

### 5/5 — Great character

*2024-11-09, version 1.4*

The character is very likable.

### 5/5 — One of the best

*2024-09-16, version 1.4*

Definitely one of my favorite Lifeline games! Arika is a fun, quippy character much like (but distinct from) Taylor, and the storyline has some genuinely interesting conflicts. The UI is great, much better than Flatline’s, and the wait times weren’t too egregious.

There’s plenty of content here to read— I highly recommend giving this game a spin!

### 2/5 — Lacks good storytelling and choices

*2024-07-10, version 1.4*

The writer is full of low brow sarcasm. Almost everything said is some attempt at wit and humor but falls terribly short. The mass amounts of pop culture reference and sarcastic replies really drags it down. Many of the choices are a result of random exclamations that don't describe what's going on until you select between 'What's wrong' or 'Everything ok?' Take out the useless choices and there isn't much substance here. Quite an annoying read.

### 3/5 — It's okay

*2024-05-21, version 1.4*

A lot of choices didn't matter. Lifeline 1 was the best in the series in my opinion. Like another similar phone interactive game series, Simulacra, the first one has all the charm and the most coherent writing which then falls by the wayside for the rest of the series. But it wasn't all that bad. The time loop part was just annoying though.

## Frequently asked questions about Lifeline

### What is Lifeline: Bloodline?

Lifeline: Bloodline is an interactive narrative adventure game that unfolds in real time. Players guide a young woman named Arika on a dangerous quest, making choices that affect her survival and the outcome of the story. The game delivers notifications throughout the day, allowing for continuous engagement.

### How does the real-time storytelling work?

The story progresses in real time, mirroring a player's day. As Arika encounters events and makes progress, you will receive notifications with her messages. You can respond immediately or catch up later, ensuring the narrative fits into your schedule without requiring constant app attention.

### Can I change my choices or replay parts of the story?

Yes, after completing any story branch, you have the ability to rewind to earlier points in the narrative. This allows you to explore different choices and see how they impact Arika's journey and the overall outcome of the story. You can also speed through sections you've already read.

### Is Lifeline: Bloodline free to play?

Lifeline: Bloodline is a paid application. It does not feature any in-app purchases or advertisements, offering a complete and uninterrupted storytelling experience upon purchase. An internet connection is also not required to play.

### What devices is Lifeline: Bloodline compatible with?

The game is designed for mobile devices and can be played on iPhones and Apple Watches. Its design allows for interaction directly from the lock screen or smartwatch, offering a seamless experience across these platforms.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.0 — 2025-06-04

Our game engine has been completely rewritten and optimized for modern iPhones and Apple Watches. Support for iPhone Widgets and all types of Apple Watch complications. Still the same great game, now runs great on all devices.

### 1.4 — 2015-12-02

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

We've translated Lifeline 2 into Chinese!

### 1.3 — 2015-09-29

Arika improved her spell and the game should now run much better on older devices.

### 1.2 — 2015-09-26

We fixed a progression bug when Arika is hunting for a car. She would just search, and search in vain, so we found her some wheels.

We also took care of an issue with our Japanese font displaying incorrectly on the Apple Watch. Sorry, our font barber trimmed a little too much off the top!

### 1.1 — 2015-09-24

We fixed a bug in the Russian version (other languages were not affected). If you were stuck on one of the quests, please update the app and your story will proceed normally. Sorry about that—Arika wasn’t ignoring you!

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