Life on the Edge (2022)

Developer: LOTE Team
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Genres: Action, Simulation, Strategy
Rating: 4.5 of 5, 98 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 1.0 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A fast-paced tower defense game that feels like a strategic survival lesson, balancing frantic defense with real-world biology.

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What players say

Players call this a short educational tower defense game about cell biology, made by students. Most praise the clarity and fun, but agree that level 4 creates a stark difficulty spike. Players disagree on whether the game is too hard or too easy after finding the pause button, and many ask for more levels or an endless mode.

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