Run of Life in IOS

How old will you be?

Walkthrough, Guilds, Tips on this special game

Our Site Score

74/100

Run of Life is a quirky and surprisingly philosophical entry in the 'choice-based runner' genre. The core loop involves navigating a path while making decisions that either age your character up or down. Picking up healthy food or exercise equipment keeps you young, while 'luxury' traps or unhealthy habits age you toward a geriatric state. The goal is to reach the 'stairway to heaven' at the end of the level in the best possible shape.

While the graphics are standard for hyper-casual titles, the humor and the variety of life stages make it engaging. It’s a literal representation of life's trade-offs, and there's a certain satisfaction in successfully de-aging your character from a 90-year-old back to a fit 20-year-old just before the finish line. It doesn't have deep mechanical complexity, but for a quick burst of fun that makes you think about your daily choices, it’s a solid pick.

Reviewed on: Thu Feb 26 2026
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Dinsun Review

I don't even know if I should call this a game. It's a series of corridors designed to show you an advertisement every sixty seconds. The 'life' mechanic is shallow—you pick up a potion and suddenly you're five years younger. There’s no strategy, no real challenge, and the physics are floaty. This is the kind of 'content' that clutters the App Store, built on a template that’s been used a thousand times before. If you have a functioning brain, you’ll be bored within three minutes. It’s mindless, and not in a good way.

Overall Stats

Pros & Cons

  • Simple to play
  • Colorful visuals
  • Immediate feedback loop
  • Overrun with advertisements
  • Non-existent depth
  • Generic assets and sound

Technical Report

Performance: Frequent stutters coincide with ad loading.

Accessibility:

    Audience Fit

    Buy if: You need something to do with your hands while your brain is completely switched off.

    Skip if: You value your time and enjoy actual game design.

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    Reviewer Context

    • Reviewer: Dinsun
    • Hardware: iPhone 12
    • Playtime: 1 hours
    • Status: Played 20 levels

    The Game

    Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod

    Version 2.8.0Tue Dec 16 2025

    Fixes and improvements


    Experience a lifetime with every run! Collect items that make you younger and avoid the obstacles that make you grow older! Be careful not to get too old or it will be game over, literally!


    Requires iOS 14.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.

    Experience a lifetime with every run! Collect items that make you younger and avoid the obstacles that make you grow older! Be careful not to get too old or it will be game over, literally!


    Ratings & Reviews

    4.5 out of 5 with 88233 Counts
    Age Rating 13+

    Screenshots

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    Run of Life is a fast-paced arcade game where every choice affects your character's age. Navigate through a series of life-altering obstacles: will you choose the treadmill or the couch? The salad or the burger? Watch your character transform in real-time from a toddler to a senior. Upgrade your base stats and use power-ups to reverse the clock in this fun and lighthearted take on the journey of life.

    Features

    1

    Dynamic character aging system

    2

    Humorous and relatable life choices

    3

    Simple one-touch controls

    4

    Multiple unlockable skins and environments

    Tips

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    Run (2020 Movie) Official Trailer – Sarah Paulson, Kiera Allen - YouTube

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    If you age past the limit, your character will expire before reaching the finish line, and you will need to restart the level.

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