Lifeline: Beside You in Time

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Lifeline: Beside You in Time is a single-player adventure where you guide Taylor, an astronaut stranded beyond a black hole. You send text-based commands via a handheld device, deciding everything from rationing supplies to repairing systems. A new element here is T2, a corrupted version of Taylor warped by time and infection. Your choices can aid or sabotage this alternate self, creating tangled consequences. The story unfolds in short bursts, relying on quick decisions and a steady nerve. This entry in the Lifeline series leans harder into its sci-fi roots, with time loops and alien threats raising the stakes. Player choices branch in unpredictable ways, and community playthroughs often diverge wildly after mid-game turns. With over 100 different endings reported, the game rewards careful thinking and second-guessing. Available on mobile since 2022, it fits into brief sessions but lingers in your mind.