"LIFE" not found; similar games & best alternatives

"LIFE" not found;

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2022

Should you play it?

This small Narrative Point & Click (Puzzle) game is about the mental health struggles of a adolescent high school dropout who's lost at life. Find out what they're struggling with, you might even recognize some things from your own life.

What works
  • Deep and relatable narrative on mental health
  • Thought-provoking puzzles
  • Emotional soundtrack
  • Free to play
  • Developer engagement with community
Things to keep in mind
  • Short gameplay length
  • Some technical issues and softlocks
  • Jumpscare can be jarring and repetitive
  • Puzzles sometimes vague or obtuse
  • Lack of save feature or progression convenience

What to play next

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Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • One Dreamer

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"LIFE" not found;: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Survival, Violence, Competition, Thrill. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Intimacy. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Fantasy, Relaxation.

Why this game works

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

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  • Competence

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  • Competition

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  • Creativity

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  • Expectation

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    "Players engage voluntarily out of personal interest and intrinsic motivation."

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  • Experimenting

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  • Exploration

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  • Expression

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  • Fantasy

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  • Growth

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  • Intimacy

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  • Progression

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  • Relaxation

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  • Thrill

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  • Survival

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