# Life is a Game

> life simulation game where you see the life of a person from birth until death.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.fivebyte.lifeisagame](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.fivebyte.lifeisagame)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.fivebyte.lifeisagame`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** StudioWheel
- **Category:** GAME\_SIMULATION
- **Downloads:** 19,935,077
- **Rating:** 3.79 / 5 (165,947 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.4.29
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-30
- **First published:** 2017-11-21
- **Publisher country:** KR
- **Size:** 98 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-24
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fivebyte.lifeisagame)
- **Website:** [https://www.studiowheel.net](https://www.studiowheel.net/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.studiowheel.net/privacy00](https://www.studiowheel.net/privacy00)

## Description

**Life is a Game** is an innovative life simulation game combining running gameplay with emotional storytelling and pixel art visuals. Inspired by the saying "life is a marathon," this game lets you live through the stages of life from birth to death. Your character evolves based on the choices you make and the coins you collect, developing talents like art or music depending on your actions.

Manage your happiness and relationships throughout life, and explore numerous unique endings that reflect the decisions you make as a baby, child, teenager, adult, and elder. The game features a special reminiscence system to look back on how your life unfolded, offering a deeply immersive and heartfelt experience. Discover hidden items and skill uses as you journey through this touching life simulation.

## Rankings

- #7,632 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.fivebyte.lifeisagame.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`

## Review summary

Life is a Game is praised for its emotional storytelling, striking pixel art, and a thoughtful concept built around replayability and endings. Players appreciate the resonance and depth, but feedback often centers on intrusive ads, short run times, and repetition. A few report path bugs. Overall it's a unique life-simulation with strong art and mood, while many want more endings and smoother pacing.

### Pros

- Deep emotional storytelling and life reflection.
- Stunning pixel art visuals and well-crafted design.
- Thoughtful concept with replayability and multiple endings.
- Engaging overall feel and relatable themes.

### Cons

- Intrusive ads and problematic ad placement that can block UI.
- Very short run times and pacing, making it hard to have a meaningful life within a single run.
- Repetitiveness and diminishing novelty with repeated play.
- Occasional bugs in paths/choices (e.g., gender option) affecting gameplay.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.fivebyte.lifeisagame)