SLUDGE LIFE

First-person island exploration with graffiti tags and strange encounters

Terri Vellmann, Doseone · Published by Devolver Digital · Released Jun 2, 2021

Reviews: Very Positive; 91% of 5,550
Recent reviews: Very Positive; 100% of 16 in 30 days
Playing now: 4; right now
Steam Deck: Verified
Last update: 3 years ago; Jun 7, 2023

What is SLUDGE LIFE?

A first-person, open-world exploration game set on a small, polluted island. You play GHOST, an aspiring graffiti artist trying to make a name for yourself, as you find places to tag, talk to locals, and uncover secrets. You can also take photos and download apps for an in-game laptop.

For you if...

+you like finding hidden details in small open worlds
+you enjoy oddball dialogue and irreverent humor
+you prefer a short game with optional activities

Not for you if...

−you want a guided story with clear objectives
−you dislike crude humor and deliberately grimy settings

What players say

91% of 5,550 reviews are positive · 100% of 16 in the last 30 days

Players praise the art style, music, strange characters, and details they find while exploring. Critics describe the wandering as aimless and the platforming controls as clunky; some also question the price for a short game.

Screenshots and trailer

SLUDGE LIFE system requirements

As published by the developer.

Minimum

OS: Windows 7/8.1/10 x64
Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo E6320 (2*1866) or equivalent
Graphics: GeForce 7600 GS (512 MB) or equivalent
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Storage: 2 GB available space

PC version details

DRM, required accounts, controller support and Steam features.

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 14
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Age rating: 17+

Steam Deck: Verified

All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
Shows Steam Deck controller icons
In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

Multiplayer and co-op

Single-player

Languages

Full audio: English. Text only: French, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Dutch, Portuguese - Portugal, Spanish - Latin America.