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The Use of Life Stats & OverviewStore page details, rankings, sales estimates, and platform support

The Use of Life
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.
Platforms
Steam
Product Type
Game
Franchise
PLAYISM
Release Date
26-11-2025
Publishers
Recent Reviews
Very Positive (18)
All Reviews
Very Positive (771)
User Rating
90.14%
Current Average Daily CCU
3
Wishlists
82.73k
Followers
5.98k
Top Sellers-- (ATH:232)
Recently, it has not been on the daily ranking list.
Best: 232 on 02-12-2025, daily ranking
Most Played-- (ATH:335)
Recently, it has not been on the daily ranking list.
Best: 335 on 15-05-2022 - 21-05-2022, weekly ranking
Original Price
$19.99
Current Price
$19.99
Gross Revenue
$189.88k
Units Sold
13.09k
Player Modes
Controller Support
Achievements
Where it all beginsSurvival of the FittestSnacks VS MeatSeeking SalvationWills of the Fallen Heroes

The Use of Life Revenue & Sales EstimatesRegional sales, revenue, reviews and player trends over time

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Game Update Timeline for The Use of Life
DateEventDescription
2022-05-27Changes and Bug Fixes in Update 0.2.1
2022-06-02Update ver0.2.2
2022-07-01Update ver0.2.2
2023-03-10UpdateMajor update 0.3.0
2023-03-11Emergency Update: ver0.3.01
2023-03-14Update: ver0.3.02
2023-03-17Update: ver0.3.03
2023-03-24Update: ver0.3.04
2023-04-07Update: ver0.3.05
2023-04-12Update: ver0.3.06
2023-04-20Update: ver0.3.07
2023-11-30UpdateThe Use of Life - Misha Route Chapter 4 Update Out Now!
2023-12-01Hotfix Ver.0.4.01
2023-12-01Hotfix : Ver.0.4.02
2023-12-08Update : Ver.0.4.03
2023-12-12Update : Ver.0.4.04
2023-12-19Update : Ver.0.4.05
2024-05-23UpdateThe Use of Life - Misha Route Final Chapter Update Out Now!
2024-05-24Update : Ver.0.5.02
2024-05-27Update : Ver.0.5.03
2025-11-26ReleasedThe game is officially released
2025-11-27Early Access
2026-06-04Early Access
2026-08-02

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Is The Use of Life Worth It? Player Reviews AnalyzedAI-powered summary, highlights, dimensional insights and SWOT analysis

"Players commend the game's high-quality graphics and immersive experience as major strengths, alongside its rich selection of dice mechanics and innovative weapon interactions that enhance gameplay; however, they express significant concerns about long load times and the presence of severe bugs that hinder progress, and they call for improvements in QTE mechanics and user interface design, illustrating frustrations with both the game's control responsiveness and the seemingly abrupt narrative that diminishes impact, while many also feel the game lacks sufficient updates to maintain long-term engagement despite the appeal of multiple story branches and engaging storytelling, with feedback revealing mixed opinions on combat enjoyment and the overall necessity of QTEs, leaving some players craving a more complete experience with enhanced customization options for accessibility, highlighting a need for a balance between the artful design and technical performance."

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The Use of Life Steam Rank HistoryGame ranking by indicators and genres among all Steam games

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What Else Do The Use of Life Players Also Play?Based on real player follow and wishlist data

By Followers

Total: 10
1/2
NamePlayer OverlapUser RatingReview CountOriginal PriceGross RevenueUnits SoldFranchise
17%96%873.16k$59.99$3.69b105.27mBaldur's Gate
15%92%1.20m$59.99$4.32b132.79m--
15%88%15.39k$34.99$55.82m2.53m--
14%96%132.97k$24.98$218.42m15.44mCult of the Lamb, Devolver Digital, Massive Monster
12%89%141.41k$34.99$114.82m7.18mV Rising

* Based on players who follow this game, showing the games they also follow most. Higher player overlap means the two games share a more similar audience.

By Wishlists

Total: 10
1/2
NamePlayer OverlapUser RatingReview CountOriginal PriceGross RevenueUnits SoldFranchise
10%95%124.88k$29.99$40.85m3.87mSupergiant Games, Hades
11%88%426.23k$19.99$205.79m49.10mHollow Knight
15%88%15.39k$34.99$55.82m2.53m--
13%97%184.27k$29.99$593.10m36.12mAnnapurna Interactive
17%96%873.16k$59.99$3.69b105.27mBaldur's Gate

* Based on players who have wishlisted this game, showing the games they also wishlist most. Higher player overlap means the two games share a more similar audience.

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