"Reviver Launches This Month: Remake History with One Change"

The much-anticipated narrative point-and-click adventure, Reviver, finally has an official release date. Mark your calendars for January 21st, as that's when it will hit storefronts, according to its iOS listing. Reviver presents a unique storyline where you play a pivotal role in making tiny changes that have significant effects, all in an effort to reunite star-crossed lovers.

It's been a year of reworking and rearranging, and Reviver is no exception. We've followed its journey over the last few months, from its initial announcement to its recent listings. Developer CottonGame is sticking close to their proposed winter release, setting Reviver for launch on January 21st.

In Reviver, you assume the perspective of a butterfly, observing the lives of two lovers who are fated to remain apart. By making subtle changes, you'll experience the profound impact your actions have on their destiny, ultimately working to bring them together from the confines of a single room.

With a flap of a butterfly's wingsWhile Reviver may not revolutionize mobile gaming, it's certainly worth exploring upon its release due to its originality. The concept of telling the story of these two individuals through items you interact with within one room is highly experimental. It might not appeal to everyone, but if executed well, it could be as impactful, if not more so, than other more melodramatic games in the genre.

Could Reviver make it onto our list of the best mobile games of 2025? Only time will tell, so stay tuned!