Short Life is a darkly humorous and delightfully brutal physics-based platformer that challenges you to guide a hapless ragdoll character through deadly obstacle courses filled with traps, spikes, and other grisly surprises. Your goal is simple—reach the finish line alive—but achieving it is anything but easy. Every level is a twisted gauntlet of swinging blades, explosive mines, and crushing objects ready to dismember or flatten your character in hilariously gory ways.
Players must carefully time jumps, crouches, and movements to avoid fatal hazards, while the ragdoll physics add an unpredictable, often absurd layer of comedy to every failure. Each stage offers new surprises, forcing you to learn from your gruesome mistakes and adapt your strategy. Despite the carnage, Short Life is surprisingly charming, with cartoonish visuals, simple controls, and a dark sense of humor that make each death entertaining rather than frustrating.
Whether you're in it for the laughs or the challenge of perfecting each level, Short Life delivers a wildly fun and memorable experience that’s equal parts grotesque and addictive.