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Games Like Short Life

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Indie, Adventure, Free to Play, Casual.

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Choose your hero and get to the finish without losing your head :) Avoid obstacles and try to complete the levels with all your body parts.

Reviews: Mostly Positive — 71% — of 192 reviews
Released: 2018-11-14
Developer: gametornado
Genres: Adventure, Indie, Simulation
Platforms: Windows

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    97% matchMixed62% of 154 reviews2018
    Dev: Dwarven potion brewPub: Sacred Grab Games
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    Median: 12 minMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 28%

    Goat Life is an unusual 2D platformer with elements of survival in which you have to go through a variety of levels for a goat.

    Why similar: Simulation 45.7%, Adventure 30.1%, Indie 24.2%

  2. #2 Caveman Alive
    96% matchMostly Negative38% of 109 reviews2017
    Dev: Dwarven potion brewPub: Sacred Grab Games
    Windows
    Median: 54 minMean: 31.1 hrs≥1hr: 49%

    Caveman Alive - is a very simple platformer with elements of survival. Imagine that you were the last of your tribe. Everywhere are many enemies, thirsty for your death, and the main problem is hunger.

    Why similar: Simulation 49.9%, Adventure 27.2%, Indie 22.9%

  3. #3 Hardcore and Death
    94% matchVery Positive82% of 74 reviews2025
    Dev: ZERO5GAMES
    Windows

    Run through huge multi-level locations, avoiding spikes, falling platforms, and flying blades, use double jumps, and choose your route to reach the Heart before the lights go out.

    Why similar: Adventure 75.1%, Indie 24.9%

  4. #4 Fear in Hospital
    96% matchMixed48% of 504 reviews2019
    Dev: IO Games
    Windows

    Fear in Hospital is a short survivor horror in hospital where you should find a occult path to escape alive!

    Why similar: Adventure 63.6%, Indie 36.4%

  5. #5 Nirvana Game Of Life
    95% matchMostly Positive71% of 75 reviews2022
    Dev: Goldtusks
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    A darkly humorous life simulator where every decision matters. Swipe left or right to guide a life through hundreds of strange events while balancing Health, Money, Social, and Happiness. Live well, die horribly, and try again.

    Why similar: Simulation 69.1%, Adventure 30.9%

  6. #6 Kickshot
    94% matchMostly Positive76% of 68 reviews2018
    Dev: R.A.M. Studios LLC
    Windows

    Kickshot is a first-person speedrunning game in which you utilize your tools, environment and movement abilities to complete the course as quickly as possible.

    Why similar: Indie 100%

  7. #7 Before Nightfall
    93% matchMixed61% of 93 reviews2018
    Dev: Pickle Drugs
    Windows

    It’s a small survival game, in which you will be tested for speed and prudence. Challenge the deadly cold

    Why similar: Simulation 52.6%, Adventure 25.9%, Indie 21.5%

  8. #8 Stay Out Of The Farm: Prologue
    91% matchMixed58% of 66 reviews2023
    Dev: Yasha
    Windows

    Free Prologue to Stay Out Of The Farm, a ps1 styled horror game where you try to escape from a serial killer.

    Why similar: Simulation 45.1%, Adventure 43.1%, Indie 11.7%

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    92% matchMostly Negative27% of 145 reviews2017
    Dev: Dwarven potion brewPub: Sacred Grab Games
    Windows
    Median: 12 minMean: 22.2 hrs≥1hr: 29%

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    Why similar: Simulation 49.2%, Adventure 28.9%, Indie 21.9%

  10. #10 3Buttons
    91% matchMixed60% of 69 reviews2018
    Dev: John SegerstedtPub: Indie
    Windows · Mac · Linux

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    Why similar: Indie 100%

  11. #11 Indie Dev Story
    89% matchVery Positive84% of 109 reviews2024
    Dev: CBgameDev
    Windows

    Indie Dev Story - Quit your job to become an indie developer and make your first game!

    Why similar: Simulation 68.5%, Indie 31.5%

  12. #12 REALITY
    90% matchMixed68% of 106 reviews2016
    Dev: Grey Reality Studios
    Windows

    REALITY is a FREE short First-Person horror game, it uses a graphical style to represent the present mood of the game. It gives the player the ability to choose and get slightly different results. The game has many mysteries you might want to uncover.

    Why similar: Adventure 51.4%, Indie 48.6%

  13. #13 Stayin' Alive
    89% matchMostly Positive74% of 287 reviews2018
    Dev: IndieGala
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 92%

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    Why similar: Simulation 57.7%, Indie 42.3%

  14. #14 Doors Quest Demo
    88% matchVery Positive85% of 172 reviews2018
    Dev: Nick Page!
    Windows
    Median: 12 minMean: 2.1 hrs≥1hr: 11%

    Wow, it's Doors Quest Demo! You gotta go through the door if you wanna win the game!

    Why similar: Indie 100%

  15. #15 Smile More
    84% matchVery Positive98% of 96 reviews2026
    Dev: Pixel Poxet
    Windows · Mac

    A short medical simulation horror game with multiple endings where the imperfect are made HAPPY. Perform tasks and operations on sedated patients to fix their defects before submitting your files to the Ministry of Happiness & Peace!

    Why similar: Simulation 85.1%, Indie 14.9%

  16. #16 Island Dash
    86% matchVery Positive84% of 499 reviews2017
    Dev: Flo Knödl
    Windows
    Median: 18 minMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 30%

    You are controlling the Tourist through the whole Island. Your goal is to collect as much money as quickly as possible, so the Tourist can buy himself a Hotdog. If you are to slow and he runs out of calories, he will die. :( Do you think you can make it?

    Why similar: Adventure 55.1%, Indie 44.9%

  17. #17 Relive
    87% matchMostly Positive74% of 175 reviews2015
    Dev: Studio Evil
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 68%

    Relive is a free sci-fi adventure game about CPR. Its main purpose is to increase the awareness about this topic and encourage people to take a CPR class and be prepared to intervene in case of need. Discover the story and challenge your friends in tournament mode!

    Why similar: Adventure 51.5%, Indie 48.5%

  18. #18 Hellevator
    84% matchVery Positive92% of 330 reviews2021
    Dev: Quasar Games
    Windows

    Hellevator is a 2D platformer in hell where the only way to escape is to die. Find creative ways to die in order to solve the puzzles and progress through this infernal hotel.

    Why similar: Adventure 65.6%, Indie 34.4%

  19. #19 Revenge of the Headless
    86% matchMostly Positive78% of 55 reviews2018
    Dev: Sloth Studio
    Windows

    A brick adventure game. Every time will change the dungeon, use your head to kill a blood road, Durahan.

    Why similar: Adventure 53.5%, Indie 46.5%

  20. #20 The End o,,,o
    85% matchMixed63% of 270 reviews2017
    Dev: xrrawva
    Windows
    Median: 24 minMean: 10.4 hrs≥1hr: 15%

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    Why similar: Indie 59.7%, Adventure 40.3%

  21. #21 Unemployment Simulator 2018
    81% matchVery Positive86% of 85 reviews2026
    Dev: Samuel LehikoinenPub: turbolento publishing
    Windows

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    81% matchVery Positive86% of 491 reviews2020
    Dev: Dymchick1
    Windows

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    80% matchMixed68% of 109 reviews2025
    Dev: Bird Box Games
    Windows

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    Dev: No
    Windows

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    Dev: Narko Games
    Windows
    Median: 12 minMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 31%

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  26. #26 Cowboy Escape
    82% matchMostly Negative38% of 61 reviews2018
    Dev: azimuth team
    Windows
    Median: 0 minMean: 10.6 hrs≥1hr: 22%

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    Why similar: Adventure 53.5%, Indie 46.5%

  27. #27 Unroaded
    79% matchVery Positive93% of 304 reviews2019
    Dev: stormnebulae
    Windows · Mac

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  28. #28 Aroma
    78% matchVery Positive84% of 448 reviews2022
    Dev: Oyashiro.dev
    Windows · Mac

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    75% matchVery Positive93% of 3,803 reviews2020
    Dev: Talia bob MairPub: ItsTheTalia
    Windows

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    Why similar: Indie 53.6%, Adventure 46.4%

  30. #30 A Game About
    76% matchVery Positive90% of 881 reviews2018
    Dev: byolivierb
    Windows · Mac

    A Game About is a free, short, lo-fi point & click adventure that tasks the player with living with their daily routine. Through day to day choices, life changes in imperceptibles and unexpected ways.

    Why similar: Indie 100%

  31. #31 Blob From Space
    79% matchMostly Negative28% of 172 reviews2020
    Dev: JosPlays
    Windows
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 98%

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    Why similar: Indie 100%

  32. #32 Chilli Con Valley
    76% matchVery Positive91% of 150 reviews2022
    Dev: Knesti
    Windows

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  33. #33 ALTF4
    73% matchMostly Positive80% of 10,816 reviews2021
    Dev: PUMPKIM
    Windows
    Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 54%

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    Why similar: Adventure 100%

  34. #34 Immortal Heroes
    78% matchMostly Negative30% of 111 reviews2017
    Dev: azimuth team
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 6 minMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 13%

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    Why similar: Adventure 53.5%, Indie 46.5%

  35. #35 Make it indie!
    77% matchMixed46% of 1,271 reviews2015
    Dev: Sometimes You
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 78%

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  36. #36 Sheepy: A Short Adventure
    68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 21,875 reviews2024
    Dev: MrSuicideSheep
    Windows

    A Short Handcrafted Pixel Art Platformer that follows Sheepy, an abandoned plushy brought to life. Sheepy: A Short Adventure is the first short game from MrSuicideSheep.

    Why similar: Adventure 52.3%, Indie 47.7%

  37. #37 Accident Liquidator
    71% matchVery Positive93% of 148 reviews2024
    Dev: Teamey
    Windows

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    Why similar: Indie 100%

  38. #38 Find Out
    77% matchMixed58% of 159 reviews2016
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    Windows
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 94%

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    Why similar: Indie 41.7%, Simulation 37%, Adventure 21.3%

  39. #39 The Cubicle.
    74% matchVery Positive87% of 620 reviews2016
    Dev: Roel van BeekPub: Pelican Party Studios
    Windows
    Median: 12 minMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 18%

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    Why similar: Simulation 52.8%, Adventure 25.6%, Indie 21.6%

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    75% matchVery Positive84% of 57 reviews2017
    Dev: empty assembly
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 30 minMean: 2.4 hrs≥1hr: 22%

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    71% matchVery Positive82% of 105 reviews2024
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    Windows
    Median: 12 minMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 25%

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    Why similar: Simulation 69.2%, Indie 30.8%

  42. #42 Survivor
    74% matchMixed64% of 115 reviews2019
    Dev: Reija Meriläinen
    Windows · Mac

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    70% matchPositive88% of 50 reviews2024
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    Windows · Mac · Linux

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    Why similar: Adventure 100%

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    70% matchMostly Positive79% of 103 reviews2024
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    Windows

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  45. #45 Something Strange
    71% matchPositive91% of 66 reviews2022
    Dev: Ethan ZimmerlePub: Mr. Hand
    Windows

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  46. #46 SLUDGE LIFE: The BIG MUD Sessions
    68% matchVery Positive97% of 424 reviews2023
    Dev: Terri VellmannPub: Devolver Digital
    Windows
    Median: 24 minMean: 1.3 hrs≥1hr: 10%

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    Why similar: Simulation 47.1%, Adventure 41%, Indie 11.9%

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    72% matchMixed65% of 52 reviews2020
    Dev: High and WidePub: khukhrovr
    Windows

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    Why similar: Simulation 54.8%, Adventure 25.2%, Indie 20%

  48. #48 Blast Radius
    67% matchVery Positive94% of 104 reviews2025
    Windows

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    Why similar: Adventure 78.1%, Indie 21.9%

  49. #49 Rotate or Die
    68% matchVery Positive80% of 106 reviews2024
    Dev: ZERO5GAMES
    Windows

    Rotate or Die throws you into a heart-pounding, high-speed adventure, where danger lurks around every corner.

    Why similar: Adventure 77.6%, Indie 22.4%

  50. #50 Jelly Killer
    72% matchVery Positive80% of 381 reviews2016
    Dev: Immortal Game Studio
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 95%

    Jelly Killer - Retro Platformer The Adventures Of A Young Bioweapon. In this game you will act like the young bioweapon. You will encounter lots of traps and puzzles. You will have to possess human bodies to pass the game to the end. Good luck!

    Why similar: Adventure 51.3%, Indie 48.7%

  51. #51 P-Walker's Simulation
    73% matchMixed44% of 77 reviews2017
    Dev: BrainStrainStudios
    Windows
    Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    In this game, you control Paul, a man that faces many obstacles in both life and death.

    Why similar: Simulation 51.5%, Adventure 26.5%, Indie 22%

  52. #52 The Itch
    70% matchVery Positive90% of 98 reviews2019
    Dev: Dane ShermanPub: MAGIC Spell Studios
    Windows

    The Itch is a 2D platformer centered around using heart rate as a resource to make objects move, grow, and shoot in order to find a doctor who can cure a deadly virus. The path to the doctor is full of obstacles as you traverse cavernous environments filled with plant life and people.

    Why similar: Adventure 52%, Indie 48%

  53. #53 Ragdoll: Fall Simulator
    69% matchMostly Positive73% of 96 reviews2021
    Dev: Andreev Worlds
    Windows

    In this game, you can launch your character anywhere, watching as his limbs dangle and hit all the obstacles.

    Why similar: Simulation 86%, Indie 14%

  54. #54 I Must Kill: Fresh Meat
    73% matchMostly Negative29% of 264 reviews2015
    Dev: Gaming Cats Studio
    Windows
    Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 47.0 hrs≥1hr: 57%

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    Why similar: Adventure 53.5%, Indie 46.5%

  55. #55 The Way of Life Free Edition
    69% matchMostly Positive74% of 6,195 reviews2016
    Dev: CyberCoconut
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 18 minMean: 1.8 hrs≥1hr: 14%

    The Way of Life makes the player relive the same life's experiences from the point of view of three characters of different ages: an adult, an old man and a child.

    Why similar: Simulation 43.9%, Indie 30.9%, Adventure 25.2%

  56. #56 Freddy Spaghetti
    69% matchVery Positive95% of 73 reviews2020
    Dev: Playful Pasta
    Windows

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    Why similar: Simulation 51.8%, Adventure 25.8%, Indie 22.4%

  57. #57 Buckshot Roulette
    60% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 115,773 reviews2024
    Dev: Mike KlubnikaPub: CRITICAL REFLEX
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    Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 79%

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    Why similar: Indie 51.4%, Simulation 48.6%

  58. #58 BABBDI
    63% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 7,913 reviews2022
    Dev: Sirius LemaitrePub: Lemaitre Bros
    Windows · Mac · Linux

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    Why similar: Adventure 67.7%, Indie 32.3%

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    66% matchVery Positive83% of 52 reviews2024
    Dev: Steelkrill Studio
    Windows

    Baby Blues Nightmare - Prologue is a small taste of the horrors that awaits in this survival horror game where you play as a toddler going into a little adventure with your tricycle which you can fix, maintain and customize. Paddle, hide and survive but remember; try not to cry when you are scared..

    Why similar: Simulation 65.6%, Adventure 34.4%

  60. #60 DeathJack
    65% matchMixed61% of 119 reviews2024
    Dev: Joseph Y.
    Windows

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    Why similar: Simulation 83.3%, Indie 16.7%

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