Short Life

Left Arrow: Move left.
Right Arrow: Move right.
Up Arrow: Jump or stand up.
Down Arrow: Crouch.

About Short Life

Guide the Ragdoll Through Deadly Traps

Short Life is a physics platform game where you need to get a ragdoll character safely to the end of each level. The basic goal sounds simple, but the courses contain spikes, arrows, mines, saws, crushing objects, and other dangerous traps. Your character can lose body parts after touching hazards, so reaching the finish in good condition takes much more care than simply running forward.

Move Carefully Around Each Hazard

Different traps need different movements. You may need to crouch under something, jump over a mine, wait for a moving obstacle, or walk slowly through a dangerous section. Running forward without checking what comes next usually ends badly. The ragdoll movement also means your character does not always feel as stiff and exact as a normal platform hero. Small movements can help you approach dangerous areas with better control.

Collect Stars and Reach the Finish

Each stage gives you three stars to collect, and keeping your hero safe helps you earn a better result. Stars can also help unlock additional characters. Losing a limb does not always mean the run is over, so you may still be able to reach the finish after getting hurt. Short Life has more than 15 levels in the well-known browser version, with new traps appearing as you continue. Study each danger, collect the stars when possible, and try to reach the end with your character still in one piece.

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