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As tagger GHOST, roam a polluted island in first person, spray-painting hard-to-reach spots and meeting its odd residents.
Released 02 Jun 2021
Tag Hard-to-Reach Spots
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SLUDGE LIFE is a first-person / open-world / vandalism-centric stroll through a polluted island full of cranky idiots and a vibe so thick you can taste it.
Developed by Terri Vellmann, Doseone · Published by Devolver Digital









You play GHOST, an aspiring graffiti tagger exploring a small, sludge-covered island dominated by the GLUG corporation. The island’s residents, other taggers, and scattered details reveal more about this strange place as you wander.
Move through the open environment by walking, jumping, and climbing to reach tag spots, including those high above the ground. Spray-paint surfaces, talk with characters, search for secrets and items, and try optional activities at your own pace.
Tagging builds recognition among the island’s graffiti artists and can lead to collaborative pieces. You can also find equipment, laptop apps, and other diversions; your choices and discoveries can lead to three different endings.
Players who enjoy SLUDGE LIFE often praise its distinctive, grimy visual style and surreal atmosphere, with the soundtrack and odd character encounters adding to the appeal. Many also like roaming freely to find graffiti, secrets, and small interactions without a strict mission structure. Some reviewers find that same loose, short exploration loop aimless or repetitive.


| Platforms | Windows |
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| Achievements | 14 |
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| Controller support | Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
| DLC / extras | 1 listed on Steam |
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| Metacritic | 73/100 View on Metacritic |
| Website | Official website |
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