# Lifeline... — Save Taylor!

> Interactive real-time survival story game with branching narrative and player choices. (iPhone/iPad app by 3 Minute Games, Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lifeline/id982354972 (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: 4.70/5 from 4,510 App Store ratings · 1,962 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 76 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2015-04-20
- Data updated: 2026-09-01
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lifeline/id982354972/reviews.md

## What is 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

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

## Key features

- Playable branching story
- Real-time notifications
- Apple Watch integration
- Multiple endings
- Bonus story epilogue
- Offline play

## Chart rankings

- #102 in Top Paid · Adventure (US App Store)
- #57 in Top Paid · Role Playing (US App Store)

## What do users think of Lifeline...?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Unique and immersive gameplay
- 👍 Engaging story and characters
- ⏱️ Real-time gameplay adds to the experience
- 🎨 Atmospheric music and sound design

**Cons**

- ⏳ Slow pacing and long wait times between responses
- 🤔 Limited choices and lack of meaningful impact on the story
- 🙄 Protagonist can be annoying or unrealistic at times
- 🔍 Lack of visual elements or graphics

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions or devices
- Notifications not working as expected

**Most requested features**

- Ability to skip or speed up wait times
- More branching storylines and meaningful choices
- Option to change the protagonist's personality or background
- Integration with Apple Watch or other wearable devices

## Recent user reviews (10 of 1,962)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lifeline/id982354972/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Great Game

*2026-07-29, version 2.2*

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.

### 3/5 — Ok

*2026-05-27, version 2.2*

Sometimes it’s entertaining and sometimes it’s not.  Sometimes the game drags. It seems like when Taylor describes the alien creatures with their features and the grotesqueness of what he sees, seems sometimes to descriptive, and I wish the game would actually proceed faster with less description.

### 1/5 — Novel concept, that’s all

*2026-05-02, version 2.2*

I really like the premise, the use of notifications, real time, etc. but the writing is just horrendous. Just about every exchange had me cringing, so it was an absolute slog to get to the end.

### 3/5 — 要等泰勒太久了

*2026-04-30*

刚开始泰勒繁忙之后等太久了，真的有点劝退

### 1/5 — Hated it

*2026-04-29, version 2.2*

It’s like waiting for someone to respond and the story is just boring.

### 5/5 — Genial

*2026-04-17, version 2.2*

Excelente juego

### 5/5 — Lots of fun. A nice character

*2026-04-15, version 2.2*

Fun retro story. Nice sound affects that match the mood.

### 5/5 — Great game

*2026-04-13, version 2.2*

Great game

### 3/5 — Good

*2026-03-06, version 2.2*

Its very very good idea it is perfect. But character writing to fast and he dont speak like how a person speak in that kind of station. That two things just left me behind to felt inside the game.

### 5/5 — Still stand-out after all these years

*2026-02-25, version 2.2*

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!

## Frequently asked questions about Lifeline...

### What is Lifeline?

Lifeline is an interactive story game that puts you in charge of making life-or-death decisions for a stranded astronaut named Taylor. The story unfolds in real-time, with notifications delivered throughout your day, allowing you to influence Taylor's survival against all odds on an alien moon.

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

The game plays out in real time, meaning Taylor's actions and messages will appear as they happen. You can respond to these notifications immediately, even from your Apple Watch or iPhone lock screen, or catch up later. This creates an immersive experience where the story becomes part of your daily routine.

### Is Lifeline free to play?

Lifeline is a paid application. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements within the game, ensuring an uninterrupted and complete narrative experience from the moment you acquire it.

### What devices is Lifeline compatible with?

Lifeline is designed to be played on iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. The integration with Apple Watch allows for quick responses and a unique, futuristic communication feel.

### Can I replay the story?

Yes, you can replay the story to explore different paths and see how your choices affect the outcome. Completing any single path will unlock a mode that allows you to restart the story and make different decisions, leading to many possible endings.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.2 — 2022-06-13

New art!

### 2.1 — 2021-08-25

New languages! You can now play Lifeline in Spanish and Korean! (This is in addition to English, German, French, Russian, Japanese, and Simplified Chinese.)

Plus, we fixed a few small bugs, and the game works even better on modern devices.

### 2.0 — 2021-05-20

Our game engine has been completely rewritten and optimized for modern iPhones and Apple Watches. Now supports iPhone X and newer screen resolutions, and WatchOS 7. Support for iPhone Widgets and all types of Apple Watch complications. Still the same great game, now runs great on all devices.

### 1.10.1 — 2016-05-19

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

We've updated Taylor's IEVA suit to show the right set of available languages.

### 1.9 — 2016-04-08

We've updated Taylor's IEVA suit to synch player emails with our Lifeline database. Signup at the end of the game to receive communications about Lifeline releases and other exciting news!

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## More apps by 3 Minute Games, Inc.

- [Lifeline: Bloodline](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lifeline-bloodline/id991357716)
- [Lifeline: Silent Night](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lifeline-silent-night/id1054501757)
- [Lifeline: Whiteout](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lifeline-whiteout/id1094429166)
- [Lifeline: Crisis Line](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lifeline-crisis-line/id1096287686)
- [Lifeline: Halfway to Infinity](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lifeline-halfway-to-infinity/id1139254110)

All apps by 3 Minute Games, Inc.: https://appshunter.io/developer/1549997175

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