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Short Life
gametornado
Windows (Steam); Android; iOS; Browser (WebGL/HTML5)Free-to-play (In‑app purchases, optional premium membership)
Health Score
41
DECENTAbout This Game
Short Life is a ragdoll-platformer where players guide fragile characters through trap-filled levels while trying to avoid dismemberment. The tone is darkly humorous and cartoonishly gory, featuring many over-the-top death animations; the game also includes a level editor and unlockable cosmetic characters. Play is single‑player and reflex/timing focused, with optional paid content to unlock extras or save custom levels.
Score Breakdown
Positive Aspects
Educational Value
0/5
Creativity
3/5
Pro-Social
1/5
Risk Factors
Addictive Monetization
3/5
Time Pressure / FOMO
1/5
Social Risk
0/5
Content Intensity
4/5
Negatives
- •Graphic cartoon violence and dismemberment may be disturbing to young children
- •Some content/features (saving custom levels, extra packs, characters) are gated behind paid premium membership or IAPs.
Positives
- •Simple, pick‑up‑and‑play reflex challenge
- •Humorous ragdoll physics and variety of levels
- •Level editor enables creative play (with premium unlock).
Gameplay Videos
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Official Ratings
Not Rated
ESRBViolenceBlood and Gore (est.)
In‑Game Purchases (IAP); community features via storefront hub (no persistent in‑game chat)
16
PEGIViolenceBlood and GoreIn‑game purchases (estimate)
Age Recommendations
ℹ️Ages 3-5
Not appropriate. Graphic deaths and gore make it unsuitable for preschoolers and young children.ℹ️Ages 6-8
Generally not recommended. Cartoon gore and dismemberment may be upsetting; if allowed, play only with strict supervision and explanation that violence is fictional.ℹ️Ages 9-12
Use caution. Older children may enjoy the reflex gameplay, but parental guidance recommended due to frequent graphic death animations and in‑app purchases.ℹ️Ages 13-15
Appropriate with parental awareness. Teens can handle the gameplay and dark humor; watch for IAP prompts and set purchase controls.ℹ️Ages 16-18
Appropriate. Content is aimed at teens/adults due to graphic, comedic gore and monetization features; standard parental controls advised for purchases.Help us rate the next game
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