Sometimes You Die

4.4
745 reviews
10K+
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Content rating
PEGI 3
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About this game

This one is different.
In this game, you have to die.


∙ G A M E ∙
What is your motivation?
What do you expect from this game?
Do you want to beat it?
How do you know it can be beaten?

This game plays with expectation, illusion, and reality.


∙ P U Z Z L E S ∙
Think before you act.
Who knows what it means to die behind the screen?
Is it only a number that goes up?
Pixels that change their intensity?

Solve disturbing, surprising, and malicious puzzles.


∙ D E A T H ∙
Is it possible to go through the game
without dying even once?
Will you aim for it?


∙ D I F F I C U L T Y ∙
Some think the game is easy.
I think,
those haven't discovered the hidden levels yet.

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slidetoplay.com > "interactive art"
appspy.com > "manipulates expectations"
148apps.com > "borderline brilliant"
ilounge.com > "messes with the players' heads"
toucharcade.com > "incredibly unique"
tabtimes.com > "extremely clever"
cultofmac.com > "must play"
pocketgamer.co.uk > "deliciously unputdownable"
tuaw.com > "play it, and love it"

Epilepsy warning: One level includes fast flashing lights.
Updated on
Oct 7, 2025

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Ratings and reviews

4.4
680 reviews
Scrotie McBoogerballs
September 30, 2025
great idea, love the trial and error concept, and I really love the idea of using your own corpse as a method of bypassing hazards. the reason I'm giving 3 stars is because the controls are very rudimentary and mixing those up the way it did made it very frustrating because I had to play a game of finger twister just to complete the level and honestly I'm not doing that again. I spent 20 minutes trying to use those controls and honestly it was a waste of time and effort.
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A Google user
November 23, 2018
Sometimes you die is a genius game! I loved every bit of it so far (still trying to get 0 deaths) and I reccomend it to anyone who wants a fun and really meta game. I have seen several other comments on this game complaining that they thought it was stupid or trying to be clever, and a couple saying there was a paywall (which is actually in the game as a wall. If you click buy, it says to use the pop up as a way to get passed the level) but what they don't understand is just how clever the game actually is. Worth the money!
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A Google user
December 16, 2018
Absolutely beautiful. I was very, very tempted to get a refund right at the end of the intro levels (the ones with the text on the walls and the storyline, but im so glad I didn't, and if you are stuck there too, or anywhere in the intro section, don't give up. The storyline, easter eggs, gameplay, mechanics, puzzle elements, communication with the creator; it all comes together to what I can say is hands down the best mobile game I have ever played, and definitely up there in the top 20-ish best games I've ever played ON ANY PLATFORM. On top of all of this, it works perfectly offline, and only costs £1.50! Absolute must-buy. Pros: - Storyline is very engaging and interesting - Outside-of-the-box approach is very unique - Frustrating at times, but not enough to make it not fun at any point - Many fun tricks and Easter eggs which are truly 'ohhhhhh' moments! - Great feel of connection to the creator - Very low price point - Works offline - Puzzle elements keep you engaged for hours, but not too difficult so as not to bore or irritate you - Minimalist design is beautiful, like a proper platformer should be - Little details that aren't needed, but are still put in just to enhance the experience a little bit more, like lights being affected by gravity, and turning off for a few seconds when you hit them as though the bulb has been broken Cons - It isn't completely free, although very cheap - Occasionally gets a little too rage-enducing (only very occasionally however) All in all, an outstanding, incredible, utterly brilliant game that I think everyone should own for those times when they are just bored and want something to do, or those times when they are ready to sit down and enjoy a good long session of gaming and puzzles. Side note to the developer: you can probably tell from what I've written just how highly I rate your game, but even still I feel it's necessary to say a personal congratulations and thank you to you for creating such an amazing experience. The fact that English is not your first language just makes it all the more impressive, and my only real tip to you, honestly, would be to make the price higher! I believe your game is 100% worth at least £2, maybe even £2.50. One final time, well done, and thank you.
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