About Short Life - Play Online for Free! | Poki

Short Life is a brutal physics-based platformer where your only objective is to survive a deadly obstacle course. You take control of an ordinary guy and must guide him through levels filled with hidden mines, swinging axes, and massive spikes. The ragdoll physics mean every mistake is punishing—hit a trap and you might lose a limb, but as long as your head is attached, you can keep crawling toward the finish line.

The pace shifts constantly between careful platforming and chaotic dashes for survival. You will need to time your jumps perfectly over spinning blades and quickly drop to the ground to avoid flying arrows. Every level offers a new set of lethal puzzles that require both quick reflexes and trial-and-error problem solving to complete with all your body parts intact.

Controls

  • Left and Right Arrows: Move forward or backward
  • Up Arrow: Jump or stand up
  • Down Arrow: Crouch or crawl

Tips

  • Take it slow when entering a new area. Traps are often triggered by your movement and rushing in will usually get you killed.
  • If you lose your legs, you can still crawl to the end using the down and directional arrows.
  • Pay attention to the background and floor tiles—discolored patches usually indicate a hidden mine or a pressure plate for a dart trap.

Short Life - Play Online for Free! | Poki FAQ

Can you still beat a level if you lose limbs in Short Life?
Yes, as long as your character's head remains intact, you can continue crawling toward the finish line using the directional keys.
Are there checkpoints in the levels?
No, each level in Short Life must be completed in a single run. If you hit a fatal trap, you will have to restart the obstacle course from the beginning.
What are the star ratings based on?
You earn up to three stars per level based on how much damage your character takes. To get a perfect three-star rating, you must reach the end without taking any injuries.

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