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Games Like Virtual Families

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Simulation, Casual, Life Sim, Singleplayer.

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From the developer of the smash-hit Virtual Villagers series comes the new casual game that captures the drama of life—Virtual Families! Virtual Families is a casual family sim that runs in true-real time. Adopt and nurture a needy person in the computer. Help them meet a mate, and start a family.

Reviews: Very Positive — 88% — of 74 reviews
Released: 2009-05-06
Developer: Last Day of Work
Genres: Casual, Simulation
Platforms: Windows

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    88% matchVery Positive80% of 4,614 reviews2018
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    89% matchVery Positive93% of 82 reviews2008
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    Windows

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    87% matchVery Positive91% of 141 reviews2008
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    Windows

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    70% matchVery Positive81% of 2,549 reviews2021
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