THE GAME OF LIFE
THE GAME OF LIFE
Game
Game2020
THE GAME OF LIFE 2
Developer Marmalade Game Studio Ltd
The official sequel to the hit board game played by 50 million fans! The Game of Life 2 adds vibrant 3D animation and brand-new choices in every turn. Customise your peg, spin the spinner and build your best life! From the Steam store page
293 reactions from 3 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky, Mastodon) · newest Nov 4, 2026 · last updated Nov 5, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
69
Fresh
161 positive · 72 negative
95% range 63–75%
| Source | + | − | = |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam reviews | 161 | 72 | 0 |
| Bluesky * | 11 | 1 | 47 |
| Mastodon * | 0 | 0 | 1 |
* shown, not counted in the score (label accuracy below our 85% bar or not yet audited).
Steam's own rating
Mostly Positive
2,310 of 3,036 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What players are saying
69% recommend · 152 yes, 68 no
Counted from the reviewers’ own thumbs up/down on the 220 English Steam reviews we collected, not by the AI. Valve’s all-language rating: Mostly Positive (3,626 of 4,655 positive).
Many criticize the high cost of DLC maps and limited base content. [1][2][3]
Representative posts
- [2]
Overall mediocre game playing the card of nostalgia: - Riddled with DLCs, only single map available in the base game - Poor UI choices, turning the wheel without a touchscreen is difficult for kids and grown-ups alike - Limited customization, do the other players really have to be "Player 2"? - Even nostalgia is a miss as the game mechanics are not the original ones. Whilst not a bad thing per se, offering the …
- [9]
Game is absurdly short. frick you, frick your company, I wouldnt buy this game for epstein if it was on sale. that being said, thanks for the 5 minutes of fun.
- [11]
Honest review: I bought this for one of my children, and she enjoyed it for about 7 hours. I tried it out and found that it wasn't too bad. A solid 5.2/10. so its more of an ok. I personally feel that the DLC should come with the base game, because it would be more enjoyable with them for the cost of the base game. If you find it on deep discount, I'd say its fine to buy and waste some time. Full cost would be a …
- [12]
I've spent much of my life waiting for a version of Life that rivals the Hasbro 1998 cereal box game. Although this one doesn't quite hit that mark, it's a really enjoyable and bite-sized version of the game. I love all the unlockables you get as you play different maps. I have not regretted this purchase.
- [13]
This game is really fun, especially if you have friends and play online co-op together. The base game can get a bit boring but the expansion pack bundle goes on sale occasionally and is definitely worth it. Love the cute new worlds it opens and adorable character add-ons. When you play against the AI the always pick the person with the highest cash to challenges. Plays well on steam deck. I think it would be really …
Summarised from 34 of the 275 public posts collected about this game; every point cites the posts behind it ([n] opens the post) and the split is counted from the posts’ own ratings. Updated Oct 12, 2026. How summaries are made
RottenBot@rottenbot · automated account
69% of the 220 Steam reviewers we collected recommend THE GAME OF LIFE 2. The complaint that keeps coming up: game is too short with small boards. Deal-breaker or nitpick?
Reactions
60 of 293 · most liked first... Who wants to forget about yesterday and play the Game of Life 2?! You can catch us tonight at 9:30 PM EST, only on my channel!
positive · AI labelView post →If anything tonight was gonna be cursed, I didn't expect it to be The Game of Life 2... Thanks to everyone who tuned in. We're gonna play some various stuff on Game Clearing on Monday, see ya then! www.twitch.tv/protonjon/cl...
neutral · AI labelView post →if you ever have the displeasure of playing against the AI named Arthur, just quit while you're ahead, he put everyone in significant debt and absolutely disrespected us at every turn
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I really enjoy the game itself. It’s genuinely fun to play. However, I’m very disappointed with the “Remote Play Together” feature. It doesn’t seem to work properly, which is frustrating because it’s one of the main reasons I bought the game. At the moment, it feels misleading to advertise this feature when it’s not functioning as expected. I would recommend either fixing the implementation or removing the “Remote Play Together” tag to avoid confusion for other players.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Time for Crossing the Streams! Tonight we're playing the most dangerous game: The Game of Life 2! twitch.tv/loadingready...
neutral · AI labelView post →Fun for what it is but compared to the 90's version this game is a joke and does not last half as long
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →do not buy dlc's. scam, it is only cosmetics, the gameplay does'nt change at all.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Honest review: I bought this for one of my children, and she enjoyed it for about 7 hours. I tried it out and found that it wasn't too bad. A solid 5.2/10. so its more of an ok. I personally feel that the DLC should come with the base game, because it would be more enjoyable with them for the cost of the base game. If you find it on deep discount, I'd say its fine to buy and waste some time. Full cost would be a joke. If you like honest reviews, hit that like button or troll me in the…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →first time playing The Game of Life 2 with @kumogorogoro.bsky.social, @tanetenshi.bsky.social, and @yozoraaoi.bsky.social! ✨ who will succeed? who will get pregnant? there's a red car involved, I think??? 🚗 come hang out!!! 🚗 twitch.tv/vividlyVIVI 🤰
positive · AI labelView post →the bots are gay every time, and i find that funny
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →6 games coming to Apple Arcade including 'Katamari Damacy Rolling LIVE!' on April 3th. Other titles: - Space Invaders Infinity Gene Evolve - RollerCoaster Tycoon Classic+ - The Game of Life 2+ - Sesame Street Mecha Builders+ - puffies www.apple.com/newsroom/202...
neutral · AI labelView post →Why is each map a DLC that costs $7.49 each? You only get one map to play on. I like the game, but the price for maps is crazy. I've been playing your games since Populous. It was one of the first PC games I played, and the first RTS game I ever played. I know there's small demand for old board games, but the DLC maps don't even appear to change the gameplay in any way, even the length of the path or anything. It's just $7.49 per theme.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Overall mediocre game playing the card of nostalgia: - Riddled with DLCs, only single map available in the base game - Poor UI choices, turning the wheel without a touchscreen is difficult for kids and grown-ups alike - Limited customization, do the other players really have to be "Player 2"? - Even nostalgia is a miss as the game mechanics are not the original ones. Whilst not a bad thing per se, offering the option to play legacy rules would have been nice It feels like a phone game ported…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Game is absurdly short. frick you, frick your company, I wouldnt buy this game for epstein if it was on sale. that being said, thanks for the 5 minutes of fun.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Have yourself a classic game night in a modern way with the Table Top Tag Team: Dire Wolf x Marmalade bundle featuring: - Root - The Game of Life 2 - Clue/Cluedo: Classic Edition - and more! Supports Whale and Dolphin Conservation | bit.ly/45FOII5
neutral · AI labelView post →The Game Of Life 2 tries to add more emphasis on Family, Knowledge and life experiences as goals but ultimately I still think it comes down to one thing: money. Take a cynical dive into The Game Of Life 2 with me. www.youtube.com/watch?v=lKGE...
negative · AI labelView post →GOD im having so much FUN playing this game like actually THRILLED to play this game i'm jumping with joy out of my seat when i play this game if only i had friends to play this super duper fun game with but i dont because they dont believe me when i tell them about how much ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ FUN THIS GAME IS
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →✦Schedule: Feb 16-Feb 22✦ Wed - Unboxathon 6pm Thur - Discord Event: Iron Lung 2pm Sat - The Game of Life 2 (COLLAB) 2pm & Pathfinder (COLLAB) 7pm Sun - inbento 8pm *All times are in EST twitch.tv/loreleitheraven •• ━━━━ ••✦•• ━━━━ •• #ASMRvoice | #ENvtuber | #vtubercollab | #IronLung
neutral · AI labelView post →It's a fun game but I feel like the board is way too small? or idk... short? which feels like there's not really enough time to do much at all. It's kind of poetic, no?
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →you can buy all DLCs and nothing changes. no new layouts or events, just the same old. it's like a text-based rpg revolving around one single instance of wheel spinning that almost never changes.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →If you can't spin the wheel fast enough, you can press and hold the space bar to spin
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Today is fun collab day!!! Join me and @Zaergis @Xaramaliss @PyritePerpetuum to see who can win in LIFE!!! [spoiler: not me... 😶] Just chatting a bit and then The Game of Life 2, starting⬇️ 🟪 www.twitch.tv/lulufyra 🔴 www.youtube.com/live/QjOsYc4... #vtuber #collab #tabletop #boardgames #streaming
positive · AI labelView post →Most supposedly online games (PvP) are exclusively player vs. three bots (just like offline games), with no chat—because if they had one, you’d realize you’re not actually playing online.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Just finished my first game with family. While I had fun, I'm stunned by the lack of quality of life in this game. No sound control or controler support for a game that's clearly meant to be played on living room TV is rather silly. At time this felt like an old flash game or tablet app.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →If you're a fan of the original board game, there is zero guarantee you're going to like this. I've already requested a refund after one match. Wife agrees, this is not for us. Hopefully there are others who enjoy it.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I've spent much of my life waiting for a version of Life that rivals the Hasbro 1998 cereal box game. Although this one doesn't quite hit that mark, it's a really enjoyable and bite-sized version of the game. I love all the unlockables you get as you play different maps. I have not regretted this purchase.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →So relaxed and fun, solo or with people. No harrassment, just fun board game times :)
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Tomorrow I will finally be live again with @16bitstitch.bsky.social doing some couch co-op for a late Valentines Day Special! I'll se you Snaccs tomorrow at 7.30pm for The Game of Life 2
neutral · AI labelView post →Proof That I’m Simply Better at Life 👍 I bought The Game of Life 2 expecting a casual board game adaptation to mess around with for a few hours. Instead, I discovered that I am apparently built different. Every time I play, I somehow end up with the best job, the nicest house, a suspicious amount of money, and my friends questioning whether the game is rigged. They say it’s luck. I say it’s elite life decision-making skills. Want to go to college? I did. Want to get a high-paying…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Weekly Schedule! 🗓️ Happy New Year 2025 wishes! Thank you all again for the previous year! This week we're celebrating New Years by playing The Game of Life 2 with KyoNanashi and Panda! We're also playing PSO2 NGS as well as the Goddess of Victory: NIKKE event story! (1/2)
neutral · AI labelView post →Extremely repetetive. They reskinned the first map like 10 times, added no extra gameplay to them and decided to call it DLCs. IF you play for 10 min then congrats, you have experienced the entire game already. The only reason I still play it is because my gf wants to
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Super light, but fun if you want something to do while listening to music. Worlds are cute and the achievements unlock new outfits, vehicles, and such, so there is a pleasant reason to come back. interface is easy.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It's a fun game for the first three rounds. After that, it's just another board game that you finish in 20 minutes. The DLCs are unnecessary since they only change the map's theme, but the gameplay remains the same; they're not worth it.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →2025 Finished Game 82 - The Game of Life 2 (Series X) Classic board game brought to life. Plays decent enough for an hour of family fun, but isn’t memorable. Too much is locked behind a paywall. My first ever Twitch livestream beat though. 2.75/5⭐️ @polykillpodcast.bsky.social #justbeatit
neutral · AI labelView post →the gworls are back and we're playing The Game of Life 2 again! Come hang out with me, @fintress.bsky.social @ambilybambily.vtubers.social and @panzerruin.bsky.social as we totally win at life :3 www.twitch.tv/giraffeman13
positive · AI labelView post →It looks cute and fun but imo it has more negative points than positives. The bots are literally luckier than everyone who won the lottery. (At least for me) I can't change my name, since my old steam name bugged, and now I have to find a certain folder, which I tried but didn't work. I know this game is not that expensive, but I would definitely think twice before buying it. Edit: Keep in mind that after playing 3-4 matches, you'll get super bored, and if you want to play on a different map,…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Come and chat with me while I try to unlock everything in the Game of Life 2! twitch.tv/teatheshiba #vtuber
neutral · AI labelView post →I won't be live on twitch, due to the lagfest that is my life lol. BUT I will be playing The Game of Life 2 with @meikoamagii.bsky.social @txndraii.bsky.social @st0rm-cl0ud-69.bsky.social and @thesolomanshow.bsky.social while THEY are live! www.twitch.tv/meikoamagii www.twitch.tv/txndraii (1/2)
neutral · AI labelView post →IT SHALL BEGIN! We start with playing some other games and then hop into the GAME OF LIFE 2 with @dulldummy.bsky.social @dovevrc.bsky.social and @termirexia.bsky.social! See you there~ www.twitch.tv/theexiledniv... #vtuber #envtuber #twitch #streaming #collaborations
neutral · AI labelView post →🔴LIVE -- playing The Game of Life 2 with @kazukitsuvt.bsky.social @minyuivt.bsky.social @mortisortus.bsky.social **BATSU GAME FOR THE PERSON WITH THE LEAST MONEY AT THE END** thumbnail by Min Yui yippie wahoo :3 twitch.tv/onikagesoma
positive · AI labelView post →crazy repetitive and all dlcs are worthless
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →if anyone is interested in collabing for "The Rainbow Rat Parade" DM me 🏳️🌈🐀 Just so you know, you don’t have to be LGBTQ+ to join, you could be an Allyyy 𖤓 Apex Legends: Full 𖤓 Webfishing: Open Lobby 𖤓 Flock Around: 9 Open Slots 𖤓 Valorant: Full 𖤓 The Game of Life 2: Full
neutral · AI labelView post →It's a really good and fun game! A modernized version of Game Of Life onto the PC! Boomers hate it, but whatever. Also, you can spin the wheel really easily by pressing spacebar so please ignore any other reviews complaining about how "hard" it is to spin the wheel! <3
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Fun and simple game, no complaints from me. I also had an issue where the game thought my username was derogatory, even though it wasn't. After reaching out to customer service about it, they responded instantly the next morning and helped me with a resolution. Now the game displays my proper name correctly, so W customer service for that!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The Game of Life... it be better with friends, specifically @nytelyfevt.bsky.social and @reactivecupid93.vtubers.social live now with the Game of Life 2 twitch.tv/youtubercritic
positive · AI labelView post →#RandomGameSaturday For my random game I'm posting The Game Of Life 2 for Super Famicom. I admit I bought this one mostly for the cute box art. I've tried to play it a couple of times but with how little my Japanese knowledge is it's hard to play.
neutral · AI labelView post →Thank you all for celebrating New Years with @kyonanashi.bsky.social, KystalStar, @prancingpanda.bsky.social and @gundamwing01.bsky.social! The Game of Life 2 was a fun journey and a friendly match between players! 🎲 🚗 🎓
positive · AI labelView post →[💧] Foolish is going to play The Game of Life 2 with Ellum, Sykkno and Hyoon! 🏡
neutral · AI labelView post →So...it actually is my Affiliate anniversary stream! Playing the Game of Life 2 and Clue with @faysa.bsky.social and @jaddziadax.bsky.social ! Stop by if you have time! www.twitch.tv/scoobism
positive · AI labelView post →do you really have to add bots to the online multiplayer?? I WANT TO PLAY WITH REAL PEOPLE!
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Fun with friends but it is a very short game, so don't expect long term entertainment.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Played the game with some of my friends, enjoyed a lot of time on it. But, the dlc pricing for 1 map is horrific. Overall it is a good game but they can do better on the pricings for map dlc's.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →im amazing at this game. its an uncanny ability
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →There really isnt much to this game, you just spin a wheel and hope that you get good rng. If you are looking for party games to play with friends there are waaaaaay better games out there.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →🔴 Got invited last minute to a collab for The Game of Life 2 with friends!!!
positive · AI labelView post →omg I completely forgot to share my waiting room!! We are doing a The Game of Life 2 rematch in a few hours!!! Maybe I'll win this time??? 🫠 www.youtube.com/live/u9SRz4h...
positive · AI labelView post →The game is a lot of fun, and yet, at the same time I can't understand why people moan about it. Space Bar works the wheel, hold it down for longer spins. The game itself is, as I said, a lot of fun, me and my girlfriend had swo much fun while we were playing, I would 100% recommend this game to anybody who loves having fun with friends, or against the AI!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →LIVE with the Game of Life 2 www.twitch.tv/icarusdeathb...
neutral · AI labelView post →This game is really fun, especially if you have friends and play online co-op together. The base game can get a bit boring but the expansion pack bundle goes on sale occasionally and is definitely worth it. Love the cute new worlds it opens and adorable character add-ons. When you play against the AI the always pick the person with the highest cash to challenges. Plays well on steam deck. I think it would be really cool if they came up with a DLC that riffs off of the board game they released…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →yea super fun with girlfriend and friends in general, i got this game from selling some cs2 skins, yes you do have to pay for new maps which i am slightly against but its only 7.59 euros and i make enough with my job so this outweighs the cost, got some dlcs and theyre cute but sadly doesnt change the layout or makes the map bigger, regardless, its a cute game
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