What is Short Life?
Short Life is a free adventure game with avoid, escape and obstacle elements that you can play online in your web browser on Gameziko. It needs no download, no install and no account. Short Life is an awesome platform game with a unique twist – you must control our hero and attempt to guide him through a series of different levels.
How to play Short Life
- Press "Play now" on the game screen. Short Life loads inside the player; some games take up to 20 seconds and may show a short ad first.
- Use arrow keys to get your hero to the finish!
- Use the full-screen button at the bottom right of the player for a bigger view, and press Esc to leave full screen.
Game details
| Category | Adventure |
|---|---|
| Tags | avoid, escape, obstacle |
| Controls | Arrow keys |
| Screen | Landscape (800 × 480) |
| Price | Free |
| Download or sign-up | Not needed |
| Distributed by | GameDistribution |
| Added to Gameziko | 30 September 2026 |
Description from the developer
Short Life is an awesome platform game with a unique twist – you must control our hero and attempt to guide him through a series of different levels. This might sound conventional, but you must also guide him safely without causing him harm or dislodging any of his limbs!
Short Life: frequently asked questions
Is Short Life free to play?
Yes. Short Life is free to play on Gameziko, with no download and no account needed. Like most free web games, it is funded by ads, so it may show a short ad before or between rounds.
What are the controls in Short Life?
The developer's instructions for Short Life say: "Use arrow keys to get your hero to the finish!"
Can I play Short Life on a phone or tablet?
Short Life is controlled with the keyboard (Arrow keys), so it plays best on a computer. It opens in mobile browsers, but there may be no on-screen controls.
What games are similar to Short Life?
If you like Short Life, try Short Life 2, They Are Coming and Dragon vs Mage. They are adventure games with similar themes, and you can find more in the Adventure category on Gameziko.
Good to know
Short Life is made by an independent developer and delivered by GameDistribution, so Gameziko cannot change the game or recover lost progress. Any progress the game saves is kept in your browser on this device. If the game does not start, wait up to 20 seconds, allow ads for gameziko.com and try again, or report the game.