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Two Lives Left

For developers, technical artists, and hobbyists interested in creative coding, game prototyping, and shader graph design.

Known forCodea
5apps4.4(362) Multi-theme

Snapshot

Who is Two Lives Left?

Empowering creators to build and prototype interactive visual experiences directly on mobile devices. Bridging the gap between code and design.

Target audience

DevelopersTechnical artistsHobbyists interested in creative coding

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Portfolio

Free 3
5
apps
Games3
Developer Tools1
Graphics & Design1

Last updated

Codea

v3.16

5mo ago

Steady

Publisher DNA

What defines Two Lives Left?

Publisher DNA

Primary focus

Creative coding tools and simulation games

Scale

indie

Target audience

Developers, technical artists, and hobbyists interested in creative coding, game prototyping, and shader graph design.

Signature Patterns

  • Strong emphasis on creative coding and logic-based gameplay
  • Deep integration between their own development tools (Codea) and app ecosystem
  • Focus on iPad-first productivity and design workflows
  • Mixed monetization model ranging from free tools to paid premium titles
Steady

Portfolio momentum

Released 4 updates across 5 apps in the last 6 months, with the majority of the portfolio receiving active maintenance.

Last release 26d agoActive apps 3Abandoned 2

Portfolio

What does Two Lives Left ship?

Apps

5 apps analysed

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Codea

Online learning platform: courses and workshops for professionals.

4.5(125)
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Shade

Shade is built to connect travelers in a smarter way.

4.3(123)
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Terminal of Woe

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4.9(19)

Distributed across 10 markets, strongest in Europe.

Based on 2 of 5 apps with localized market data, more coverage rolling in as scans complete · last scanned .

Americas (3)

  • United States2 / 2
  • Brazil1 / 2
  • Mexico1 / 2

Europe (5)

  • France1 / 2
  • Germany1 / 2
  • Netherlands1 / 2
  • Portugal1 / 2
  • Spain1 / 2

Asia-Pacific (2)

  • Japan1 / 2
  • South Korea1 / 2

Core markets (2/2 apps)

United States

The Analyst's Read

The bottom line on Two Lives Left

Bottom line

Two Lives Left is a specialized studio that successfully leverages its own proprietary coding environment to build both developer tools and niche simulation games. Their ability to maintain a consistent, high-quality output across both utility and gaming categories demonstrates strong technical competency in mobile-first development.

Frequently asked questions

How many apps does Two Lives Left publish?
Two Lives Left has 5 apps tracked by Marlvel, primarily in the Games category.
What kind of apps does Two Lives Left make?
Two Lives Left's portfolio is concentrated in Games and Developer Tools, with an average rating of 4.4/5 across rated apps.
What is Two Lives Left's top app?
By review volume across the portfolio, Codea is Two Lives Left's best-known app tracked by Marlvel.
In how many countries are Two Lives Left's apps available?
Marlvel has tracked Two Lives Left's apps across 10 countries.

What fed this analysis

Apps analyzed:
5
With full intel:
0
With overview:
5
Website scraped:
yes
Social presence:
yes

Disclosure: Independent intel to help mobile builders succeed.

AI-powered analysis with automated quality gates, built from publicly available sources. Marlvel.ai is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Two Lives Left, its developer, the app publisher, Apple, or Google Play. All trademarks, logos, and screenshots referenced remain the property of their respective owners.

Cite this report

Marlvel.ai. “Two Lives Left intelligence.” Updated 2026-05-07. https://marlvel.ai/publishers/two-lives-left

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