Short Life

A ragdoll platformer about surviving traps without losing your limbs

gametornado · Released Nov 14, 2018

Reviews: Mostly Positive; 71% of 240
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 29, 2026
Steam Deck: Untested
Last update on Steam: 7 years ago; Nov 2, 2018
Minimum PC: 512MB; 2 GB RAM · 0.1 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Short Life?

This free-to-play platformer has you run, jump, and crouch past spikes, saws, and mines to reach the end of each level alive. Saving custom levels in the editor, playing extra level packs, and unlocking additional characters require a paid Premium membership.

For you if...

+you enjoy challenges that test your timing and reflexes

Not for you if...

−you prefer games without blood or dismemberment

What players say

71% of 240 reviews are positive

Players often compare the game favorably to Happy Wheels. Complaints focus on jumping and controls that some players describe as confusing or unresponsive.

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Short Life system requirements

Minimum: 512MB, 2 GB RAM, 0.1 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 7
Processor: Dual Core 1.7Ghz
Graphics: 512MB
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Storage: 90 MB available space

Does Short Life have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Single-player

Does Short Life run on Steam Deck?

Untested Not yet tested by Valve on Steam Deck.

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Keyboard and mouse
Platforms: Windows
Steam features: Family Sharing, In-app purchases
Languages: Text only: English.

Does Short 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 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam