Action · December 13, 2022
High On Life (2022)
SUMMARY Fresh out of high school with no job and no ambition, you’ve really got nothing going for you until an alien cartel that wants to get high off humanity invades Earth. Now, you and a team of charismatic talking guns must answer the hero's call and become the deadliest intergalactic bounty hunter the cosmos has ever seen. Travel to a variety of biomes and locations across the cosmos, go up against the nefarious Garmantuous and his gang of goons, collect loot, meet unique characters, and more, in the latest comedy adventure from Squanch Games! FEATURES Rescue and team up with charismatic, talking guns to become the deadliest intergalactic bounty hunter the cosmos has ever seen. Navigate dynamic and changing worlds that range from a jungle paradise, to a city built inside an asteroid, the hub of the cosmos. Leverage the unique skills of each gun to go up against a variety of criminals as you track down the nefarious Garmantuous and his gang of alien goons. Complete hunter challenges, meet weird, fun and hilarious characters, collect an array of alien technology, and more! FAQ Is this a VR game? Although many of Squanch’s previous titles were firmly rooted in VR, High On Life was built from the ground up for traditional flatscreen devices. What type of game is this? Single player? Multiplayer? High On Life is single player only. There is no multiplayer. Can my kids play? Can families play together? As this is a mature-rated title, we do not recommend it for children. What languages will High On Life be available in? The game will be localized (text-only) in English, French, Italian, German, and Spanish. Who is Squanch Games? Founded in 2016, Squanch Games develops comedic games for multiple platforms and devices. The studio’s mission is to create immersive content that people can lose themselves in for hours at a time, as well as shorter experiences that can be enjoyed with friends. Their latest title, Trover Saves the Universe, is currently available on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC, alongside other digital and VR titles such as Dr. Splorchy Presents: Space Heroes , Accounting and Accounting+ . Do you have any other games? Other games launched by Squanch include Trover Saves the Universe , Dr. Splorchy Presents: Space Heroes , Accounting and Accounting+ . Will there be DLC? The High On Knife DLC is out now! Available individually or bundled with High On Life.
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Position in Action
| Metric | This title | Genre position |
|---|---|---|
| Review volume | 19.3k Steam reviews | Top 25% in Action |
| Positive rating | 89% positive | Genre average: 83% — this title sits in top 41% |
| Concurrent peak | 299 players | Top 20% in Action by live player count |
| Engagement hours | 8 h average | Top 56% for session depth among Action |
Community Tag Signals
Tag weights reflect how many Steam users voted each descriptor — larger pills = stronger consensus.
- Comedy · 174
- FPS · 165
- Singleplayer · 155
- Dark Humor · 137
- Adventure · 135
- Sci-fi · 119
- Action-Adventure · 118
- First-Person · 104
- Shooter · 103
- Action · 99
- Violent · 95
- Sexual Content · 91
- Story Rich · 88
- Gore · 81
- Colorful · 71
Peer Action titles
Comparable titles in the same genre and review-volume band — ranked by Steam positive percentage.
Reception Metrics
Steam community
89%Very Positive · 19.3k reviews
17.2k positive · 2.1k negative
Curator recommendations
17.5k
Peak concurrent players
299
Press Quotes
“It Might Be Exactly What the FPS Genre Needs” IGN “And yet, what really surprised me about High on Life was how much could be done with very little.” EGM
Localization Coverage
Interface / Subtitles (5)
- English volume_up
- French
- Italian
- German
- Spanish - Latin America volume_up
Full audio (2)
- English
- Spanish - Latin America
Engagement Profile
All-time avg
8h
short (5–15 hours)
Median
6h
Typical completion time
2-week avg
2h
Current engagement
Achievements
44
Steam unlocks available
Release & Availability
| Release date | Dec 13, 2022 |
|---|---|
| Developer | Squanch Games, Inc. |
| Base price | $9.99 -75% |
| Required age | 18+ |
| DLC / Add-ons | 1 released |
| Platforms | Windows |
| Estimated owners | 1M–10M |
| External links | Official site · Support |
Features & Capabilities
Community
- Steam Achievements
- Steam Cloud
Input & Comfort
- Full controller support
Other
- Single-player
- Family Sharing
Content Notes
Blood and Gore Crude Humor Sexual Themes Strong Language Use of Drugs Violence
Editions & Packages
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