Reviver hits storefronts later this month, letting you remake history with one small change

Get ready, gamers! The much-anticipated narrative point-and-click adventure, Reviver, now has an official release date. Mark your calendars for January 21st, as that's when it will hit storefronts, according to its iOS listing. In Reviver, you'll step into the shoes of a butterfly, making tiny changes that have big effects, all in the 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 closely over the past few months, from its initial announcement to the latest updates on its listings. Developer CottonGame is sticking to their proposed winter release window, and we're thrilled to see it come to fruition on January 21st.

In Reviver, you'll witness the lives of two lovers destined to never meet. As a butterfly, your subtle interventions can alter their fate, leading to seismic shifts in their story. The game's unique perspective lets you observe the world from a single room, where every item you interact with, read, or examine plays a crucial role in unfolding the narrative.

With a flap of a butterfly's wingsWhile Reviver may not revolutionize mobile gaming, its originality and experimental approach make it a must-try. The concept of telling a story through the contents of one room is bold and could be off-putting to some. However, if executed well, it has the potential to be deeply evocative and resonate strongly with players, perhaps even more than some of the more melodramatic titles in the genre.

Could Reviver make it onto our list of the best mobile games of 2025? Only time will tell, but one thing's for sure: it's a game you won't want to miss when it launches on January 21st.