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About this game
Lifeline is a text-based adventure game where players make choices to guide a stranded astronaut's survival. The narrative unfolds in real-time, with messages and decisions appearing throughout the day. Its unique real-time mechanic and branching story offer an engaging and immersive experience for players who enjoy interactive fiction.
What players say
Themes from 200 recent Google Play reviews, analysed 28 Aug 2026
Praised
Fun & addictive51
Why we tagged it this way
What each behavioural tag is based on
- Short sessionsRuns are self-contained, so stopping early costs you nothing.
- InterruptiblePut it down mid-session and pick it up cold.
- One-handedPlayable with a thumb, in portrait.
- Plays offlineNo connection needed once installed.
- No energy timersNothing caps how long you can play.
- Sound optionalNo audio cue carries information — fine on mute.
- Low focusPlayable while half-distracted.
Commute
Short, interruptible sessions
Flight
Plays fully offline
In bed
Works muted, one-handed
With friends
Solo only, no multiplayer
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One Thumb
The other hand is busy.
👶
New Parent Approved
The only 5 minutes that are yours.
✈️
Fully Offline
Works anywhere. Yes, anywhere.
⚡
No Energy Timers
Play as long as you want.
💨
Quick Fire
In and out. Like a pro.
🚫
No Grind
Progress without the treadmill.
🏁
Proper Endings
Games that actually finish.
📖
Story First
Worth reading every word.
🪶
Tiny Downloads
Under 100MB. Room to spare.
🔕
Offline & Ad-Free
No signal, no interruptions.
What it costs
| Download | $2.99 |
| In-app purchases | None |
| Ads | None |
| Energy timers | None |
From the Google Play listing.
Tags
ReplayabilityModerate
StoryStory Rich
SocialSolo
DifficultyCasual
GrindLow
Brain PowerLight
Story depthDeep
PriceFreemium-Fair
PauseableHigh
VibeIntense
OrientationPortrait
RatingTeen
DeviceLightweight
Has ending?Completable
MultiplayerSolo-Only
GenreAdventure
✈️ Offline play👍 One-handed🔇 Mute-friendly⚡ No energy timers👶 Parent-friendly
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