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The Use of Life player count chart
The Use of Life has very few players on Steam right now (5). Its all-time peak was 201.
History from May 1, 2022
The Use of Life monthly player count
| Month | Avg. players | % Gain | Peak players |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | not enough data | -53.85% | 6 |
| October 2026 | not enough data | -27.78% | 13 |
| September 2026 | not enough data | -33.33% | 18 |
| August 2026 | not enough data | +12.5% | 27 |
| July 2026 | not enough data | -7.69% | 24 |
| June 2026 | not enough data | -25.71% | 26 |
| May 2026 | not enough data | +105.88% | 35 |
| April 2026 | not enough data | -48.48% | 17 |
| March 2026 | not enough data | +0% | 33 |
| February 2026 | not enough data | -35.29% | 33 |
| January 2026 | not enough data | -59.84% | 51 |
| December 2025 | not enough data | -36.82% | 127 |
| November 2025 | not enough data | +3250% | 201 |
| October 2025 | not enough data | +0% | 6 |
| September 2025 | not enough data | -25% | 6 |
| August 2025 | not enough data | -71.43% | 8 |
| July 2025 | not enough data | +460% | 28 |
| June 2025 | not enough data | -28.57% | 5 |
| May 2025 | not enough data | +75% | 7 |
| April 2025 | not enough data | -33.33% | 4 |
| March 2025 | not enough data | +20% | 6 |
| February 2025 | not enough data | -44.44% | 5 |
| January 2025 | not enough data | +0% | 9 |
| December 2024 | not enough data | +50% | 9 |
| November 2024 | not enough data | -64.71% | 6 |
| October 2024 | not enough data | +183.33% | 17 |
| September 2024 | not enough data | -60% | 6 |
| August 2024 | not enough data | +50% | 15 |
| July 2024 | not enough data | -72.22% | 10 |
| June 2024 | not enough data | -48.57% | 36 |
| May 2024 | not enough data | +775% | 70 |
| April 2024 | not enough data | +0% | 8 |
| March 2024 | not enough data | +14.29% | 8 |
| February 2024 | not enough data | -36.36% | 7 |
| January 2024 | not enough data | -79.63% | 11 |
| December 2023 | not enough data | +980% | 54 |
| November 2023 | not enough data | +66.67% | 5 |
| October 2023 | not enough data | -40% | 3 |
| September 2023 | not enough data | -16.67% | 5 |
| August 2023 | not enough data | +50% | 6 |
| July 2023 | not enough data | -42.86% | 4 |
| June 2023 | not enough data | +16.67% | 7 |
| May 2023 | not enough data | -45.45% | 6 |
| April 2023 | not enough data | -86.59% | 11 |
| March 2023 | not enough data | +1540% | 82 |
| February 2023 | not enough data | +0% | 5 |
| January 2023 | not enough data | -44.44% | 5 |
| December 2022 | not enough data | +80% | 9 |
| November 2022 | not enough data | -16.67% | 5 |
| October 2022 | not enough data | -71.43% | 6 |
| September 2022 | not enough data | +162.5% | 21 |
| August 2022 | not enough data | -42.86% | 8 |
| July 2022 | not enough data | -58.82% | 14 |
| June 2022 | not enough data | -80.23% | 34 |
| May 2022 | not enough data | n/a | 172 |
How many people play The Use of Life right now?
Right now, 5 players are in The Use of Life on Steam. That makes it the #10,825 most played game on Steam at the moment. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 5 players. Today's peak is 67% above its 30-day average daily peak of 3.
Is The Use of Life growing or declining?
Over the last 30 days The Use of Life averaged a daily peak of 3 players, down 63% compared with the 30 days before (8). Its highest point this month (6) is 97% below the same period last year (201). In its first month after release (May 1, 2022) it peaked at 172 players. Today's player count is 2% of its all-time peak of 201, set on Nov 1, 2025.
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About The Use of Life
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
- だらねこげーむず/Daraneko Games
- Publisher
- PLAYISM
- Released
- May 1, 2022
- Genre
- Adventure, Indie, RPG
- Steam Deck
- Verified
- Languages
- 4 languages
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The Use of Life price history
Good time to buy? No sale seen yet. The Use of Life costs $19.99 and we have not recorded a discount for it so far.Next Steam sale: Steam Winter Sale, Dec 17 to Jan 4. See the countdown
US price on Steam. Checked daily.
How many copies has The Use of Life sold?
We estimate The Use of Life has sold 18K to 46K copies on Steam, based on how many Steam reviews it has. At the prices it has actually sold for, that is roughly $300K to $780K in gross revenue.
These are estimates, not official sales figures. How we estimate sales.
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The Use of Life reviews over time
Positive and negative Steam user reviews per month, from Steam's review history.
The Use of Life achievements
The Use of Life has 35 Steam achievements. On average a player has unlocked 17.5% of them; the rarest, How does this even happen?, is held by 1.4% of players.
Where it all beginsGain strength through ruin45.8%
Mind's EyePerform 10 Perfect Dodges in a single battle41.2%
Survival of the FittestHidden achievement40.1%
Snacks VS MeatHidden achievement30.9%
Seeking SalvationHidden achievement28.0%
Lucky StarClear the game with 15+ Successes27.6%
Wills of the Fallen HeroesHidden achievement25.4%
For Lady KohakuHidden achievement23.1%
ReincarnationReset Stats23.1%
SwordmasterReached Advanced Class: Swordmaster22.0%
Escape from a Miserable PresentHidden achievement21.2%
As a Father, as a WarriorHidden achievement19.7%
SwordmageReached Advanced Class: Swordmage18.8%
SageReached Advanced Class: Sage18.5%
The Dragonslaying BeastHidden achievement18.1%
Goshe of Rabinia VillageHidden achievement17.9%
CursebladeReached Advanced Class: Curseblade17.2%
The Legend of Mother WhiteHidden achievement17.1%
Master of the BladeClear the game with Swordmaster at max level15.3%
Unlucky StarClear the game despite 20+ Failures12.9%
Emphasizing SafetyPerform 20 Guards in a single battle12.7%
More than just a Jack-of-All-TradesClear the game with Swordmage at max level12.6%
Master of MagicClear the game with Sage at max level12.5%
Journey with MishaHidden achievement11.9%
Not afraid to draw bloodClear the game with Curseblade at max level11.4%
The Corpse Witch and the White Demon KingHidden achievement10.8%
Path of a DemonClear the game from start to finish on Hard mode9.2%
Journey with Kohaku and VeronikaHidden achievement9.1%
The Use of LifeClear all Endings8.4%
Dodge AddictPerfect Dodge every attack and win in a single Boss battle7.7%
He who is blessed by the godsClear the game with 7+ Critical Successes7.2%
Was this helpful?Read "Hint for the Road" in its entirety5.6%
What doesn't hit you can't hurt youPerform 10 Perfect Dodges while Blinded in a single battle3.5%
Miserly RabbibtCollect over 100000 G3.3%
How does this even happen?Clear the game despite 10+ Critical Failures1.4%
Global unlock rates from Steam, most common first.
Latest The Use of Life news and patch notes
- May 29, 2026 Update: Ver.1.0.13 Patch notes
- May 28, 2026 Update: Ver.1.0.12 Patch notes
- May 27, 2026 Update: Ver.1.0.11 Patch notes
- Mar 17, 2026 Update: Ver.1.0.10 Patch notes
- Jan 22, 2026 Update: Ver.1.0.09 Patch notes
- Jan 16, 2026 Update: Ver.1.0.08 Patch notes
- Dec 26, 2025 Update: Ver.1.0.07 Patch notes
- Dec 26, 2025 Update: Ver.1.0.06 Patch notes
Official announcements from the developer on Steam.
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The Use of Life FAQ
Is The Use of Life dead?
The Use of Life has very few players on Steam right now (5). Its all-time peak was 201.
How many people play The Use of Life?
5 people are playing The Use of Life on Steam right now. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 5 concurrent players.
What is the all-time peak player count for The Use of Life?
The Use of Life reached its all-time Steam peak of 201 concurrent players on Nov 1, 2025.
Is The Use of Life growing or declining?
The Use of Life is declining. Its average daily peak over the last 30 days was 3, down 63% compared with the previous 30 days.
How much does The Use of Life cost?
The Use of Life costs $19.99 on Steam in the US. Prices are checked daily and can differ by region.
What is the lowest price The Use of Life has been on Steam?
We have not seen The Use of Life discounted on Steam since October 2026, so the lowest US price we have recorded is its regular $19.99.
Is The Use of Life on sale right now?
No, The Use of Life is at its full price of $19.99 on Steam right now.
Is The Use of Life good?
Steam players rate The Use of Life Very Positive: 90% of 433 reviews are positive.
When did The Use of Life come out?
The Use of Life was released on Steam on May 1, 2022.
Who made The Use of Life?
The Use of Life was developed by だらねこげーむず/Daraneko Games and published by PLAYISM.
How many copies has The Use of Life sold?
We estimate The Use of Life has sold 18K to 46K copies on Steam, based on how many Steam reviews it has. This is an estimate, not an official figure, because Steam does not publish sales.
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