In Next Life

In Next Life is a survival, crafting and civilisation-building game in which you live one life at a time and help your tribe and its descendants endure and develop. You begin at a stone-age technology level and work with other players—or alone, though survival is harder—to invent tools and technologies, advance through new stages of development and leave a foundation for future lives.

A life in the tribe

Time moves quickly, and each game is one life, from birth through childhood and adulthood to old age. You start most lives as a baby and need adults’ help to survive the first few minutes. As you grow up, you may have children who are other players. Skilled play can carry you into old age; if you die, you can try again. Sometimes your tribe’s survival may depend on your sacrifice.

The goal in each life is to contribute as much as you can to the survival and development of your tribe, its children and future descendants. What you leave behind supports those who come after you: a flint spear invented in one life, for example, could make the difference between survival and annihilation for the civilisation.

Craft and advance

You and your tribe invent and craft tools and technologies, starting with things such as fire, baskets and spears. Hundreds of objects can be crafted, collected, cooked and eaten. The game’s civilisation begins in its early stages, and new ages open as your skills and knowledge grow.

Growth across lives

You are an immortal spirit who wants to learn about and experience mortal life. Experiences gained during your lives accumulate, improving your crafting skills and helping you become a more valuable tribe member. Collaboration with other players remains valuable at every stage of civilisation and helps you and your tribe evolve more efficiently.