The Use of Life
Developed by だらねこげーむず/Daraneko Games · Published by PLAYISM
At a glance
Overview
An adventure, indie, rpg game by だらねこげーむず/Daraneko Games, published by PLAYISM — single-player.
Steam’s own one-line description: “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.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.
Reception & community
Review sentiment, ownership and peak-concurrent estimates via SteamSpy; tags are player-voted on Steam. Estimates change over time.
Features & modes
Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for The Use of Life.
| Feature | Supported |
|---|---|
| Single-player | Yes |
| Multiplayer | No |
| Co-op | No |
| Online co-op | No |
| PvP | No |
| Cross-platform multiplayer | No |
| Full controller support | Yes |
| Partial controller support | No |
| Steam Cloud saves | Yes |
| Steam Achievements | Yes |
System requirements (PC)
As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.
Minimum
- OS: Windows 10 / 11
- Processor: 1.2 GHz
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: DirectX 9 compatible graphics card
Supported languages (4)
The Use of Life FAQ
Answered from the official Steam listing as of June 2026. Where something hasn't been announced, we say so rather than guess.
What kind of game is The Use of Life?
Steam classifies The Use of Life as a Adventure, Indie, RPG game, developed by だらねこげーむず/Daraneko Games. 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.
How much does The Use of Life cost?
As of June 2026, Steam lists The Use of Life at $13.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.
Is The Use of Life single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for The Use of Life: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.
Is The Use of Life on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists The Use of Life for Windows. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Is The Use of Life out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of Nov 26, 2025.
What platforms is The Use of Life on?
The Use of Life is listed for Windows on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.
Is The Use of Life single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Single-player.
How much does The Use of Life cost?
Steam lists it at $13.99.
Does The Use of Life have achievements?
Yes — Steam lists 35 achievements for The Use of Life.
Who made The Use of Life?
The Use of Life is developed by だらねこげーむず/Daraneko Games and published by PLAYISM.
Where to get The Use of Life
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
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