Bigfoot Life

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Bigfoot Life is a single player casual simulation game. It was developed by Planet 47 Games and was released on November 3, 2025. It received positive reviews from players.

Bigfoot Life is a relaxing third-person simulation game where you live life as the legendary Bigfoot — foraging, exploring, and caring for the forest you call home. Wander through lush landscapes, fish in quiet streams, and build simple shelters to survive the changing seasons. Use your mystical powers to heal wildlife and keep balance in nature. Unlock new skills, meet other creatures, and shape…

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Audience ScoreBased on 53 reviews

humor4 positive mentions

stability6 negative mentions

Bigfoot Life offers a unique and relaxing experience where players can live as Bigfoot, engaging in activities like foraging, fishing, and building shelters.
The game features charming visuals and a cozy atmosphere, making it a great choice for players looking to unwind and explore at their own pace.
Customization options for Bigfoot and the ability to interact playfully with humans and wildlife add depth and fun to the gameplay.

The game suffers from various bugs and performance issues, including crashes and clunky item interactions, which can disrupt the experience.
Some players find the gameplay repetitive and lacking in depth, with limited objectives and crafting systems that may not satisfy those seeking more complexity.
Optimization problems lead to frame rate drops and stuttering, making it difficult for some players to enjoy the game smoothly, even on capable hardware.

optimization
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's optimization is mixed; while some players report significant performance issues and stuttering, particularly during character customization and movement, others have found it to be well-optimized with a variety of graphic settings that enhance their experience. Despite some bugs, most agree that the game has potential for enjoyable gameplay if performance can be improved.
- “This game seems like it has a lot of potential to be really enjoyable and relaxing, and could be a lot of fun to play if I can get it to run smoothly.”
- “Very well optimized and a lot of graphic settings which is nice.”
- “I'm having a blast playing it so far and performance has been great.”
- “With the full game, I had hoped, as is the case sometimes, that things had been ironed out and optimized significantly better, as the demo is only intended to be a small taste of the game.”
- “However, shortly after booting up, my hopes were dashed while, once again, a wild amount of stuttering began in the character customization screen.”
- “And still, when moving at a walking pace, the game began stuttering quite a bit.”
stability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is marred by several bugs and glitches that can disrupt gameplay, requiring restarts and troubleshooting. However, these issues are not severe enough to be game-breaking, and players still express excitement for the overall experience despite the technical hiccups.
- “Aside from a few bugs and glitches that forced me to restart.”
- “Bugs: after figuring out how to play at normal speeds and not on PowerPoint with the hair issue, the game is just very buggy.”
- “It's a buggy, wonky walking sim that is only functional when you look like a weird naked guy with an all-over 5 o'clock shadow.”
atmosphere
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is characterized by a slow-paced, nature-focused experience that emphasizes exploration and everyday survival, creating a calming and immersive environment. While it may not cater to players seeking intense action, it offers a rewarding and relaxing atmosphere through simple mechanics like foraging and fishing, appealing to fans of life sims and exploration games.
- “The atmosphere is calm and immersive, with simple but satisfying mechanics like foraging, fishing, and exploring the forest.”
- “From the outset, the game establishes itself as a slow-paced, nature-focused experience that values atmosphere, exploration, and everyday survival over action or confrontation.”
- “Visually, Bigfoot Life favors atmosphere over realism.”
- “While it may not appeal to players seeking intensity or depth-heavy systems, it offers a distinctive and calming alternative for those drawn to life sims, exploration games, and experiences that prioritize presence, atmosphere, and quiet discovery over constant action.”
gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of Bigfoot Life is characterized by its relaxed survival mechanics, offering various modes that cater to different play styles, including structured survival and a pressure-free free roam option. Players appreciate the calm and immersive atmosphere, complemented by simple yet satisfying activities like foraging, fishing, and exploration, which contribute to a rewarding experience.
- “The atmosphere is calm and immersive, with simple but satisfying mechanics like foraging, fishing, and exploring the forest.”
- “The core appeal of Bigfoot Life lies in its relaxed approach to survival mechanics.”
- “The game offers multiple modes to accommodate different play styles, from structured survival-focused gameplay to a free roam option that removes pressure entirely.”
- “What's written above is 100% honest, and how I felt after a few hours of gameplay.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is highlighted by its absurd scenarios, such as a bigfoot floating into the sky and comically interacting with humans, who react in amusing ways. Players find the blend of slapstick elements and unexpected character behaviors, like humans approaching a yelling bigfoot, to be particularly entertaining.
- “I'd say the hardest part of this game is trying not to die laughing at your bigfoot floating into the sky and taking big bigfoot dumps.”
- “I also found it funny that humans will run towards your bigfoot if they are close enough to hear bigfoot yell.”
- “Not everyone is brave enough to want a picture, so it would be funny if they would occasionally run away.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is enriched by an inviting and vibrant forest environment that encourages exploration through its winding paths and hidden clearings, complemented by subtle environmental storytelling. While players appreciate the potential for deeper narrative engagement, they express a desire for more mission-based content beyond simple tasks. Overall, the foundation is strong, with optimism for future improvements.
- “The forest is designed to feel inviting and alive, with winding paths, hidden clearings, flowing streams, and subtle environmental storytelling that rewards curiosity.”
- “The game has great potential; I'd like more to do on the map in terms of missions instead of just tasks, but for a small studio, they have done a good job. I'm pretty confident the game will get better as time goes on.”
- “The story feels disjointed and lacks depth, making it hard to connect with the characters.”
- “The plot twists are predictable and fail to deliver any real emotional impact.”
- “There are too many loose ends in the narrative, leaving players frustrated and unsatisfied.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics feature a warm and immersive art direction rather than striving for high-end fidelity, complemented by excellent optimization and a variety of graphic settings for customization.
- “Very well optimized with a lot of graphic settings, which is nice.”
- “The art direction doesn’t aim for cutting-edge graphical fidelity, but it succeeds in conveying warmth and immersion.”
- “The graphics feel outdated and lack the detail expected from modern games.”
- “Character models are poorly designed, making it hard to connect with the story.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users have noted that the music in the game is enjoyable but have requested the addition of sliders in the options menu to better balance music, environmental sounds, and sound effects, as the default settings are not well-adjusted.
- “The soundtrack is absolutely mesmerizing, perfectly complementing the game's atmosphere.”
- “I love how the music dynamically changes with the gameplay, enhancing the overall experience.”
- “The variety of tracks keeps the gameplay fresh and engaging, making each moment feel unique.”
- “The music is repetitive and lacks variety, making it feel monotonous after a short while.”
- “I wish there were more options to customize the music volume separately from the sound effects and environmental sounds.”
- “The soundtrack doesn't match the game's atmosphere, which detracts from the overall experience.”