Choose THE GAME OF LIFE
Choose THE GAME OF LIFE if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 48% cheaper on the Steam Store. 1,547 Steam reviews back the pick.
THE GAME OF LIFE vs THE GAME OF LIFE 2
THE GAME OF LIFE and THE GAME OF LIFE 2 both land in Simulation, Casual on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Simulation, Casual on Steam. THE GAME OF LIFE (2015) is 5 years older than THE GAME OF LIFE 2 (2020). THE GAME OF LIFE 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (77.6% positive) than THE GAME OF LIFE (72.1% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose THE GAME OF LIFE 2
Choose THE GAME OF LIFE 2 if you want a Strategy game with Online PvP, Shared/Split Screen PvP, and PvP. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 77.6% positive across 2,298 reviews.
Both THE GAME OF LIFE and THE GAME OF LIFE 2 sit in Simulation and Casual on Steam and both list Multi-player and Shared/Split Screen, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 THE GAME OF LIFE |  THE GAME OF LIFE 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2020 |
| Genres | Adventure, Simulation, Casual | Strategy, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 6.49 USD | 12.49 USD |
| Steam reviews | 72.1% positive (1,547 reviews) | 77.6% positive (2,298 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer |
| Developers | Marmalade Game Studio Ltd | Marmalade Game Studio Ltd |
Side by side
- Both share Simulation, Casual on Steam.
- THE GAME OF LIFE (2015) is 5 years older than THE GAME OF LIFE 2 (2020).
- THE GAME OF LIFE 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (77.6% positive) than THE GAME OF LIFE (72.1% positive).
- THE GAME OF LIFE is currently ~48% cheaper on Steam than THE GAME OF LIFE 2 (6.49 USD vs. 12.49 USD).
- Steam Deck: THE GAME OF LIFE is Deck Playable, THE GAME OF LIFE 2 is Deck Verified.
THE GAME OF LIFE vs THE GAME OF LIFE 2 — FAQ
- Which is better, THE GAME OF LIFE or THE GAME OF LIFE 2?
- On Steam reviews THE GAME OF LIFE 2 scores higher (77.6% positive) than THE GAME OF LIFE (72.1% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, THE GAME OF LIFE 2 is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play THE GAME OF LIFE or THE GAME OF LIFE 2 first?
- If you want chronology, THE GAME OF LIFE (2015) came out before THE GAME OF LIFE 2 (2020). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are THE GAME OF LIFE and THE GAME OF LIFE 2 similar?
- They overlap on Simulation, Casual on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.