Sometimes You Die

Name: Sometimes You Die
Price: 9.99 USD
Rating: 4.9 (15 reviews)
Author: Philipp Stollenmayer

By: Philipp Stollenmayer

Adventure

Features & Capabilities

Sometimes You Die flips the usual game loop: you die, you rethink, and you discover that dying may be part of solving the game. It blends illusion, reality, and meta storytelling to challenge what it means to “beat” a game and to reveal the motivation behind each action.

This Chrome extension offers 80+ levels, hidden content, and mind-bending puzzles that demand careful thinking. Note: epilepsy warning for levels with fast flashing lights.

User Growth & Download Statistics

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By:

Philipp Stollenmayer

Rating:

4.90

(15) 0.60

Version:

1.32 Last updated: 2018-05-18

Version code:

841452156

Creation date:

2014-03-27

Compatible devices:

Size:

27.55MB

Price:

9.99

URLs:

Website

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-05

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 310,066 ▼ 180,158

Other platforms

Sometimes You Die (v1.44)

20,361 4.43

(750)

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Developed by:

Philipp Stollenmayer

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/pl/app/sometimes-you-die/id822701037

Website:

http://www.kamibox.de/sometimesyoudie

User Reviews

Reviewers consistently praise the game for its unique, cerebral concept and orange-level challenge, with a short but memorable run and a meaningful ending enhanced by developer notes. The main drawbacks are its brevity, intense difficulty, and a perception of limited traditional gameplay and cryptic storytelling. Overall, a bold, thought-provoking puzzle-platformer that excels in idea and atmosphere but may frustrate players seeking a longer or more conventional experience.

Pros

Unique, thought-provoking concept with meta storytelling that questions what games are.
Orange levels are a standout, terrifyingly challenging and highly memorable.
Engaging puzzle-platformer with a meaningful ending and developer-provided insights through prologue texts.
Short but highly engaging; its ideas and ending leave a lasting impression.

Cons

Too short; many players feel it ends quickly and would like more content.
Extremely difficult, with orange levels and other sections feeling nearly unwinnable.
Some players feel the game relies on concept rather than substantial traditional gameplay.
Narrative can feel cryptic or underexplained for some players.

Recent reviews

There was an impossible level and now I can’t win and plus the one with the stairs is just hard enough

by No*****, 2024-12-26

Kamibox. Enough said. I would love to know where the ideas for these games come from. This game is so unique, and I love the story or plot that you literally follow. It’s such an interesting concept. Do you or have you ever dabbled in console game development, or is there anything on steam, or are these only mobile games? I seriously love everything you put out. My favorite is a toss up between squaredance, supertype, and zip zap. I would absolutely love to see what you would do with an RPG. I’ve no doubt you’re unique stylistic choices, story, and playability would be a smash! Keep the games rolling! So good.

by Mr*****, 2024-11-16

This is another excellent game, from a brilliant developer, that’s grossly underrated. It seems most people aren’t interested in games that are unique and thoughtful. Anything more cerebral than match 3 is lost on most people. Thank goodness there are still developers who are willing to create great independent games for those who want more than more copies of the same old thing.