Life Goes On: Done to Death similar games & best alternatives

Life Goes On: Done to Death

Mac, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch, Linux • 2014

Should you play it?

A comical puzzle platformer where you must die to progress. The bodies you leave behind are your only tools to solve puzzles on your quest to find the Cup of Life.

What works
  • Unique and clever puzzle mechanics
  • Humorous and lighthearted tone
  • Progressive difficulty and variety
  • Good replay value with challenges and collectibles
  • Smooth controls and charming visuals
Things to keep in mind
  • Some repetitive music
  • Short overall length
  • Minor physics glitches reported
  • Limited narrative depth
  • Controls can feel slippery at times

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Life Goes On: Done to Death: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Fellowship, Violence, Survival, Cooperation. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Leadership, Exploration, Sensation.

Why this game works

A motivational profile of the game, with the closest similar game for each player motivation.

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