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The Use of Life

90% positive of 769 Steam reviews

To 100%: 48 h
Released: 2025
Steam Deck: Verified
Platforms: Steam

Made by だらねこげーむず/Daraneko Games. Published by PLAYISM.

About the game

The Use of Life is a multi-ending adventure book style JRPG. The main character’s various attachments change in accordance with the choices the player makes, and the ending changes depending on “the use of life” you choose through your journey.

Tagged by players

CRPG
JRPG
Quick-Time Events
Choose Your Own Adventure
Turn-Based Strategy
Class-Based
Turn-Based Combat
Dark Fantasy
Loot
RPG
Multiple Endings
Fantasy

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Very Positive

What players say

Recommended
I have rarely liked command-based RPGs so this game took me by surprise. Its story is well-paced and not overly long, character motivations and behaviours are sensible and consistent, and each ending is distinct enough to deserve its place. It's tough to choose but I think Ending 2 is my favourite. Exploration felt rewarding and equipment/items were thoughtful, and I never felt like I was 'lagging behind' on skills…
34 h played when written. 1 found it helpful.
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Recommended
Yeah, this game is beautiful. If you're a masochist and want a difficult game combat wise then this can definitely be your game. If you just want a good story however, you can make this game stupid easy. I've only completed one of the ending so far, and there are three more, so I'm going to have to go back and actually complete them. I really can't recommend this game enough though, it's fantastic.
9.2 h played when written. 0 found it helpful.
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Not recommended
While I very much like the story and consider it well thought out, emotional, and player choice being impactful despite the lack of clarity what your actions will do a lot of the time. I can't recommend the game due to how ridiculously brutal the combat is and the poor balance especially when it comes to end boss fights. I'd say gameplay aside, the game would be a 9/10 but I'm going to have to bump down my review…
14 h played when written. 5 found it helpful.
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