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THE GAME OF LIFE

Digital board game about spins, life choices, and retirement

Marmalade Game Studio Ltd · Released Nov 3, 2015

AdventureCasualSimulation

Reviews
Mostly Positive
73% of 2,448
Recent reviews
Very Positive
80% of 10 in 30 days
Players
14
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Playable
Last update on Steam
10 years ago
May 24, 2016
Minimum PC
2 GB RAM · 0.7 GB disk
Full requirements

What is THE GAME OF LIFE?

This digital board game follows a life from college or a career through retirement. In games for one to four players, you spin to move, draw cards, make choices about housing and family, and aim to finish with the most wealth.

For you if...

  • +you want a board game to play with friends
  • +you prefer quick games with straightforward turns

Not for you if...

  • −you want strategic choices to matter more than chance

What players say

73% of 2,448 reviews are positive · 80% of 10 in the last 30 days

Players praise its resemblance to the physical board game and the fun of playing with friends. They complain about repetitive rounds, freezes, and online connection problems; some report the AI unexpectedly taking over their character.

Players over time

▲ +17% vs a month ago

Players online on Steam, one sample a day.

Highest since Sep 2026: 32 players on Oct 3, 2026.

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Screenshots and trailer

THE GAME OF LIFE screenshot 1

THE GAME OF LIFE system requirements

Minimum: 2 GB RAM, 0.7 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

Can my PC run THE GAME OF LIFE?

The published requirements do not name a graphics card we can compare.

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Minimum

OS
Windows 7
Processor
1.3 Ghz
Memory
2 GB RAM
Storage
700 MB available space
DirectX
Version 10

Recommended

OS
WIndows 7, 8.1 or 10
Processor
1.6 Ghz
Memory
2 GB RAM
Storage
700 MB available space
DirectX
Version 10

Does THE GAME OF LIFE have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: multiplayer (mode not specified). It also has a single-player mode. With Remote Play Together, one copy is enough to play the local modes online with friends.

Does THE GAME OF LIFE run on Steam Deck?

Playable Playable: it runs on Steam Deck with some adjustments.

  • Sometimes shows mouse, keyboard or non-Deck controller icons
  • All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
  • In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
  • Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Keyboard and mouse
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Achievements
10
Steam features
Family Sharing, Trading cards
Languages
Full audio: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese.

Does THE GAME OF LIFE use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 25, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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