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If you don't sacrifice your neighbors, the world ends. Life Eater is a horror fantasy kidnapping simulator where you must become intimately familiar with your targets' lives one intrusive action at a time... and hope that the dark god you serve is even real.
Life Eater is a horror, interactive fiction and simulation game
developed by Strange Scaffold
and published by Strange Scaffold and Frosty Pop.
Released on April 16th 2024 is available on Windows, Steam Deck and Steam Machine.
It has received 330 reviews of which 284 were positive and 46 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. 😊
The game is currently priced at 14.79€ on Steam, but you can find it for 0.30€ on Eneba.
The Steam community has classified Life Eater into these genres:
Horror
Interactive Fiction
Simulation
Point & Click
1990's
Text-Based
Time Management
FMV
Atmospheric
Alternate History
Lovecraftian
Psychological Horror
Dark Comedy
Mythology
Lore-Rich
Mystery
Supernatural
Thriller
Procedural Generation
Multiple Endings
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Windows
- OS: Windows 10 64-bit
- Processor: Quad-core Intel or AMD 2.5 GHz or superior
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: Any DirectX 11 or 12 compatible card
- Storage: 2 GB available space
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A time management game where you stalk your prey and kill them, all in a story of a serial killer slowly doubting his evil god. In terms of gameplay the time-management system is interesting. You spend time on increasingly difficult checks that can reveal a target's time while also giving awareness. The more you uncover the more details you can cite when you eventually capture your target and execute them in a way that matches how they live, who they live with, sleep, etc. The metrics are simple, and the story presents interesting puzzles to determine who is the true target. However it does become easier once you figure out how the time works and who the real target is, however the endless mode adds extra difficulty if you enjoy the gameplay. The story is a dark and simple one. A serial killer going around massacring people to please a god only he can hear, and how one misstep causes him to slowly doubt his god's existence and whether the apocalyptic consequences that come from failing to please said god will actually happen. It's a decent story, albeit isn't explored much. However the voice-acting is quite decent and the accompanying art fits well to the horror and feel for the game's tone. Additionally the targets also have a bit of story going on too, as each round of uncovering who they are shows hints of who they are and the stories they have. Overall I'd say Life Eater is a fun game if you are looking to play the villain and enjoy some time-management puzzles, I'd say give it a shot. For those interested in achievement hunting the achievements are very easy to get as they are all story-based and the story is mostly linear.
5.5 /10. Whether or not you think the narrative and presentation can make up for the dearth of compelling gameplay probably boils down to a matter of personal preference. Yes, the music, artwork, voice acting, story, and overall atmosphere make for a pretty unique concept, but the methodical gameplay involving nothing more than clicking some boxes, memorizing a small set of information, and clicking on an anatomical diagram does nothing to build upon the positives. Ultimately, the gameplay is the anchor what weighs the whole experience down. I think most would agree that Life Eater is more interesting than it is good . I've certainly never played anything quite like it. Strange Scaffold's games are often this way. For example, I didn't find puzzling my way through An Airport for Aliens Currently Run by Dogs to be an especially edifying experience, but I can confidently say I haven't played anything that captures its unique brand of absurdity either before or since playing it. Ultimately, I think I'd softly recommend Life Eater , but with some caveats. Firstly, I'd only recommend it to fans of psychological horror who want to try something new. Like many of the developer's other games, it's unique within its genre but notably flawed. Secondly, I'd recommend it if you're looking for something short to play between longer games. With a full playthrough only lasting 2-4 hours, you're likely to complete it in a session or two. Probably for the best considering the disturbing content, because finally, I'd only recommend this game if you think you can stomach it. Doing a deep-dive on a possibly deranged serial killer isn't a taste for all palates, but for those who like to upturn moral rocks to look at all the cool bugs, it's uniquely fascinating. Not a ringing endorsement? It's not really intended to be one. But if you're looking for a new experience, give in to your morbid curiosity and grant it a spot on your wishlist. [url=https://backloggd.com/u/duhnuhnuh/review/5148362/]Full review on Backloggd
The mechanics are simple but definitely require you pay attention to important details. I appreciated that it was challenging, but not frustrating. I liked the stylized art and voice acting, story stayed engaging and I always appreciate multiple endings. Level select option makes it easy to go back and play through different parts of the story, including the ending. Definitely worth the price and endless mode is a nice touch.
Soul-crushing experience. All the targets you murder have their own lifes, which you are forced to see. It feels incredibly cruel. The game has an interesting aatmosphere, but the gameplay loop gets repetitive very quickly. Due to your time being limited, you don't really get to "care" about most of the victims, and so their murder starts to feel less and less impactful. The game is fairly short, though there's an endless mode. I wish the main gameplay loop was just a tiny bit more engaging, it feels a bit like I'm just pressing a bunch of buttons until I find the right square. Overall it's a game that has a lot of care put into it. I recommend getting it on a sale.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Life Eater is currently priced at 14.79€ on Steam.
No, Life Eater is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 14.79€ on Steam.
Yes, Life Eater received 284 positive votes out of a total of 330 achieving a rating of 7.98.
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Life Eater was developed by Strange Scaffold and published by Strange Scaffold and Frosty Pop.
Yes, Life Eater is playable and fully supported on Windows.
No, Life Eater is not playable on MacOS.
No, Life Eater is not playable on Linux.
Yes, Life Eater is playable on Steam Deck, though it might require a few minor tweaks. Make sure to check the Steam store page and community feedback on ProtonDB for exact compatibility details.
Yes, Life Eater is playable and fully supported on Steam Machine.
No, Life Eater does not support VR.
Life Eater is a single-player game.
No, Life Eater does not currently offer any DLC.
No, Life Eater does not support mods via Steam Workshop.
No, Life Eater does not support Steam Remote Play.
Yes, Life Eater is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.
You can find solutions or submit a support ticket by visiting the Steam Support page for Life Eater.
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Last Updates| Steam data | 28 September 2026 20:20 UTC |
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| SteamSpy data | 01 November 2026 18:05 UTC |
| Steam price | 14 November 2026 03:19 UTC |
| Steam reviews | 21 October 2026 10:00 UTC |
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- SteamCharts - Analysis of Life Eater concurrent players on Steam
- ProtonDB - Crowdsourced reports on Linux and Steam Deck Life Eater compatibility
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Developer
Strange Scaffold
Publisher
Strange Scaffold,
Frosty Pop
Release
16 Apr 2024
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