Short Life

Short Life is a physics-based side-scrolling game where every step could lead to a brutal, hilarious death. The goal is simple: guide the character to the end of the level without triggering traps. With careful movement and a bit of luck, players attempt to survive each bizarre challenge the game throws their way.

Survival Is the Only Goal

This game plays out like a hazard-filled obstacle course. Spikes, falling objects, rotating blades, and more are scattered throughout each level. Even a small mistake can result in losing a limb—or worse. Players must crawl, jump, and crouch their way to safety, hoping they don’t activate the next deadly trap.

• Realistic ragdoll physics affect how the character moves and falls.
• Multiple obstacles requiring unique timing and approach.
• Partial damage system—you can lose arms or legs and still keep going.

Level Design with Unpredictable Traps

The challenge ramps up with each stage. Traps become harder to spot, and some are activated by pressure plates or sudden movements. Players must experiment with how to get past sections and often retry multiple times to find a safe path forward.

1. Observe before moving to spot hidden dangers.
2. Use crouch and stop commands to control momentum.
3. Practice trial and error to learn safe paths through traps.

Unintentionally Funny Outcomes

Short Life’s humor comes from its absurdity. While the gameplay is all about survival, the exaggerated injuries and reactions often make failure amusing. Even losing can be entertaining, encouraging players to keep trying different approaches.

Short Life offers a rare mix of tension and comedy. Each level invites careful planning, but the unpredictable physics and sudden traps make it a game where even failure feels worth watching. Whether you’re trying to save every limb or laugh at your latest misstep, the journey is never dull.