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.
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!
















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.
Dynamic character aging system
Humorous and relatable life choices
Simple one-touch controls
Multiple unlockable skins and environments
Prioritize the 'Magic Water' and 'Exercise' gates. These offer the largest age reduction. Avoid the 'TV' and 'Wine' traps which can age you by 10 years in a single hit!
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Your score multiplier at the finish line is based on how young you are. The younger your final age, the more 'Life Points' you earn to upgrade your starting health and speed.
If you age past the limit, your character will expire before reaching the finish line, and you will need to restart the level.