Top Life Sim Games
60+ life sim games ranked by player tags and tunable re-ranking. Related tags include Simulation, Singleplayer, Sandbox, Casual.
Recommended Life Sim Games

Stardew Valley
You've inherited your grandfather's old farm plot in Stardew Valley. Armed with hand-me-down tools and a few coins, you set out to begin your new life. Can you learn to live off the land and turn these overgrown fields into a thriving home?

The Sims™ 3
The Sims 3: Create the perfect world with full customization at your fingertips. Refine personalities and help fulfill destinies.
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- #1 Stardew Valley98% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 1,008,001 reviews2016Developer: ConcernedApePlatforms: Windows, Mac, LinuxMedian: 22.6hMean: 84.1h≥1hr: 92%
You've inherited your grandfather's old farm plot in Stardew Valley. Armed with hand-me-down tools and a few coins, you set out to begin your new life. Can you learn to live off the land and turn these overgrown fields into a thriving home?
- #2 The Sims™ 395% matchVery Positive86% of 34,077 reviews2011Developer: The Sims StudioPublisher: Electronic ArtsPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 14.2hMean: 88.1h≥1hr: 87%
The Sims 3: Create the perfect world with full customization at your fingertips. Refine personalities and help fulfill destinies.
- #3 The Sims™ 489% matchVery Positive87% of 194,786 reviews2020Developer: MaxisPublisher: Electronic ArtsPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 5.4hMean: 53.0h≥1hr: 79%
Play with life and discover the possibilities. Unleash your imagination and create a world of Sims that’s wholly unique. Explore and customize every detail from Sims to homes–and much more.
- #4 Volcano Princess85% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 47,893 reviews2023Developer: 养蛋人 Egg HatcherPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 7.7hMean: 20.4h≥1hr: 84%
Prepare the next monarch by finding her hobbies, training her for battle, and befriending the citizens she'll one day protect. Dive into an all-new parenting-simulator-RPG adventure, where every decision you make will not only affect the future of your daughter but that of an entire empire!
- #5 Chinese Parents85% matchVery Positive91% of 26,693 reviews2018Developer: 墨鱼玩游戏Platforms: Windows, MacMedian: 7.8hMean: 23.7h≥1hr: 89%
In this casual sim set in China, you step into the shoes of an average kid from birth towards the end of your high school. Study hard, have fun, make friends and face your ultimate challenge, the “Gaokao”. What will your life be after that? And when you have a child, will you be a Tiger Parent?
- #6 inZOI81% matchMostly Positive77% of 30,820 reviews2025Developer: inZOI StudioPublisher: KRAFTON, Inc.Platforms: Windows, MacMedian: 6.4hMean: 15.4h≥1hr: 90%
"Every life becomes a story" Create your unique story by controlling and observing the lives of 'Zois'. Customize characters and build houses using inZOI's easy-to-use tools to live the life of your dreams and experience the different emotions of life created by its deep and detailed simulation.
- #7 My Time at Portia81% matchVery Positive92% of 44,122 reviews2019Developer: Pathea GamesPublisher: Focus EntertainmentPlatforms: Windows, MacMedian: 6.0hMean: 36.0h≥1hr: 88%
Start a new life in the enchanting town of Portia! Restore your Pa's neglected workshop to its former glory by fulfilling commissions, growing crops, raising animals, and befriending the quirky inhabitants of this charming post-apocalyptic land!
- #8 My Time at Sandrock78% matchVery Positive88% of 28,550 reviews2023Developer: Pathea GamesPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 7.7hMean: 39.4h≥1hr: 91%
Travel to the desert community of Sandrock and take on the role of a fledgling Builder. Use your trusty toolset to gather resources, construct machines, and turn your run-down workshop into a well-oiled production facility to save the town from the jaws of economic ruin!
- #9 Crusader Kings III77% matchVery Positive90% of 139,914 reviews2020Developer: Paradox Development StudioPublisher: Paradox InteractivePlatforms: Windows, Mac, LinuxMedian: 28.7hMean: 146.3h≥1hr: 94%
Love, fight, scheme, and claim greatness. Determine your noble house’s legacy in the sprawling grand strategy of Crusader Kings III. Death is only the beginning as you guide your dynasty’s bloodline in the rich and larger-than-life simulation of the Middle Ages.
- #10 Palia75% matchVery Positive86% of 41,903 reviews2024Developer: Singularity 6 CorporationPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 2.0hMean: 25.5h≥1hr: 66%
Discover a welcoming world in Palia, a free-to-play fantasy life sim adventure where you can craft, explore, and create the life and home of your dreams. With nearly endless ways to make Palia your home, you’ll find relaxation and joy in every corner of this vibrant, heartwarming world.
- #11 Coral Island74% matchVery Positive89% of 26,525 reviews2023Developer: Stairway GamesPublisher: Balor GamesPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 12.9hMean: 53.8h≥1hr: 82%
Coral Island is a vibrant, laid-back farm sim reimagined with multiplayer! Experience enchanting island life at your own pace: farm with friends, nurture animals, build relationships, hang out with a diverse cast of characters, and dive into the magical Merfolk Kingdom.
- #12 Supermarket Simulator72% matchVery Positive92% of 82,065 reviews2025Developer: Nokta GamesPlatforms: Windows, MacMedian: 11.3hMean: 34.0h≥1hr: 94%
Run your own supermarket! Stock shelves, set your prices, take payments, hire staff, expand your store, handle shoplifters, and design your layout. Purchase goods from online or local markets around town, and personally deliver online orders to your customers.
- #13 Travellers Rest72% matchVery Positive88% of 17,329 reviews2020Developer: Isolated GamesPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 6.7hMean: 19.9h≥1hr: 82%
Craft, farm, build and cook! In Travellers Rest you will have to use all the available tools to become the best tavern keeper in the realm. Create unique dishes and drinks to please your customers as you discover the world and its colorful characters.
- #14 WorldBox - God Simulator71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 54,299 reviews2021Developer: Maxim KarpenkoPlatforms: Windows, Mac, LinuxMedian: 9.1hMean: 29.3h≥1hr: 92%
WorldBox is the ULTIMATE god simulator and sandbox game. A petri dish for your fantasy civilizations. Create your own world or destroy it using many powers. Watch civilizations grow, form kingdoms, colonize new lands, sail to far continents, wars to ignite, empires to fall and towns to burn!
- #15 Nobody - The Turnaround72% matchMixed60% of 14,298 reviews2022Developer: U.Ground Game StudioPublisher: Thermite GamesPlatforms: Windows, MacMedian: 12.1hMean: 24.0h≥1hr: 91%
Nobody – The Turnaround is a life simulator set in a parallel world that echoes modern society. Manage your time and resources carefully, strive to find a way through difficult times, and overcome the predicament you find yourself in.
- #16 AdVenture Capitalist71% matchVery Positive88% of 60,119 reviews2015Developer: Hyper Hippo GamesPlatforms: Windows, Mac, LinuxMedian: 6.9hMean: 68.0h≥1hr: 80%
Welcome, eager young investor, to AdVenture Capitalist! Arguably the world's greatest Capitalism simulator!
- #17 Supermarket Together70% matchVery Positive94% of 92,376 reviews2024Developer: DeadDevsTellNoLiesPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 2.9hMean: 8.8h≥1hr: 79%
The multiplayer supermarket has arrived to your neighbourhood for free! Stock your shop space, unlock perks and franchises, hire employees or chase those pesky shoplifters. The more players, the more action!
- #18 Fields of Mistria69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 27,781 reviews2024Developer: NPC StudioPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 8.5hMean: 24.5h≥1hr: 82%
Start your new life! Build the farm of your dreams as you discover a world brimming with possibilities. Magic, romance, and adventure all await you in this nostalgic farming / life sim RPG!
- #19 My Winter Car68% matchVery Positive94% of 17,966 reviews2025Developer: Amistech GamesPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 5.0hMean: 18.0h≥1hr: 76%
My Winter Car is the ultimate challenge for project car owning, building, fixing, tuning and maintenance simulator. Sequel to My Summer Car, but with added challenge for those who can master the original game!
- #20 Heartopia68% matchMixed66% of 13,928 reviews2026Developer: XDPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 3.1hMean: 47.1h≥1hr: 69%
Welcome to Heartopia, a multiplayer life simulation game crafted for creativity, freedom, and peace. Build your dream home, explore a wide range of hobbies, and forge warm connections with friends in a town full of endless possibilities.
- #21 Disney Dreamlight Valley68% matchVery Positive92% of 23,997 reviews2023Developer: GameloftPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 32.4hMean: 114.6h≥1hr: 94%
Explore a world filled with the magic of Disney as you discover rich stories and build the perfect neighborhood alongside Disney and Pixar heroes and villains in this new life-sim adventure game. Welcome to Disney Dreamlight Valley.
- #22 The Guild 369% matchMixed61% of 7,892 reviews2022Developer: Purple LampPublisher: THQ NordicPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 6.5hMean: 16.0h≥1hr: 78%
The Guild 3 is a fascinating trade and life simulation that takes place during the late Middle Ages. Step into the shoes of a citizen, acquire businesses and mansions, produce goods and trade them, start intrigues in politics and society, love, hate, bribe, fight and live through good and bad times!
- #23 Paralives67% matchVery Positive89% of 4,726 reviews2026Developer: Alex Massé and teamPublisher: Paralives StudioPlatforms: Windows, Mac
Paralives is a life simulation game about building homes, lives and bonds. Through both hardship and success, where will your story take you?
- #24 Sun Haven68% matchVery Positive81% of 24,867 reviews2023Developer: Pixel Sprout StudiosPlatforms: Windows, MacMedian: 14.9hMean: 31.4h≥1hr: 89%
Build your farm and relationships with townsfolk, or forge ahead on a quest of magic, monsters, and dragons. Level up through a skill tree in 8 person multiplayer, or adventure solo!
- #25 PC Building Simulator68% matchVery Positive94% of 52,512 reviews2019Developer: Claudiu KissPublisher: The Irregular CorporationPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 4.8hMean: 38.2h≥1hr: 86%
Build and grow your very own computer repair enterprise as you learn to diagnose, fix and build PCs. With real-world licensed components and comprehensive hardware and software simulation, you can plan and bring your ultimate PC to life.
- #26 Dinkum66% matchVery Positive92% of 28,725 reviews2025Developer: James BendonPublisher: KRAFTON, Inc.Platforms: WindowsMedian: 10.0hMean: 28.7h≥1hr: 87%
Dinkum is a survival life simulation game set on an island inspired by the rugged Australian outback. Farm, hunt, mine, fish, and forage to gather resources, expand your town, and discover what makes Dinkum so special—either solo or with friends.
- #27 Mon Bazou66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 20,000 reviews2025Developer: Santa GoatPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 9.3hMean: 31.4h≥1hr: 81%
Build your crappy vehicle into a race car, install the parts yourself. Make money by cutting wood, racing at night or delivering pizza. Maybe you want to manage a sugar shack or build yourself a big garage?
- #28 Car For Sale Simulator 202366% matchMostly Positive79% of 20,518 reviews2024Developer: Red Axe GamesPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 10.1hMean: 18.9h≥1hr: 91%
Car For Sale Simulator 2023 - Developed for car enthusiasts, grow your own car sales business by buying and selling different car models. Drive the purchased cars as you wish, repair them, modify them, and sell them to customers at affordable prices.
- #29 BidKing65% matchMostly Negative36% of 20,454 reviews2026Developer: MindSurge Network & GamesPublisher: Elegoose GamesPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 8.0hMean: 29.0h≥1hr: 90%
Bid King is a multiplayer tactical strategy game of bid auctions and collectible appraisal. Read your rivals, judge through uncertainty, score valuable items at low prices, and bluff others into overpaying for junk. In this auction house of deception, only one thing matters: your wits.
- #30 Big Ambitions63% matchVery Positive93% of 12,848 reviews2023Developer: Hovgaard GamesPlatforms: Windows, MacMedian: 11.0hMean: 24.8h≥1hr: 88%
Big Ambitions is a revolutionary role-playing business sim. Go from nothing to the biggest entrepreneur in New York by opening small businesses or slowly building huge corporations any way you like.
- #31 The Sims™ 2 Legacy Collection64% matchMostly Positive71% of 4,598 reviews2025Developer: MAXISPublisher: Electronic ArtsPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 5.0hMean: 17.5h≥1hr: 78%
The game you know and love. For Windows 10/11. In The Sims 2, you direct your Sims over a lifetime. Give them a long existence, or leave their lives in shambles. Guide their characteristics from one generation to the next.
- #32 Spirit City: Lofi Sessions63% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 16,067 reviews2024Developer: Mooncube GamesPlatforms: Windows, MacMedian: 19.6hMean: 111.5h≥1hr: 89%
Spirit City: Lofi Sessions is a gamified focus tool, set to a soothing lofi soundtrack. Discover and collect Spirits, customize your cozy virtual space, and facilitate your real-life tasks with a collection of handy features designed to improve concentration and ease stress.
- #33 Two Point Museum62% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 11,825 reviews2025Developer: Two Point StudiosPublisher: SEGAPlatforms: Windows, Mac, LinuxMedian: 9.1hMean: 25.6h≥1hr: 88%
Curate and manage incredible museums! Explore to discover amazing artifacts. Design and refine the layout, keep staff happy, guests entertained, donations plentiful… and children off the exhibits
- #34 Youtubers Life64% matchMostly Positive77% of 15,450 reviews2017Developer: UPLAY OnlinePlatforms: Windows, Mac, LinuxMedian: 7.6hMean: 20.4h≥1hr: 94%
Become the most successful youtuber on the planet! Create videos, get subscribers, attend events, interact with your fans… and grow your channel. Live a youtuber’s life!
- #35 WolfQuest: Anniversary Edition62% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 12,779 reviews2025Developer: eduwebPlatforms: Windows, MacMedian: 4.5hMean: 21.3h≥1hr: 86%
Live the life of a wild wolf in a realistic ecological simulation set in Yellowstone National Park.
- #36 Hello Kitty Island Adventure62% matchVery Positive94% of 11,553 reviews2025Developer: SunblinkPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 9.4hMean: 59.5h≥1hr: 88%
Embark on a cozy, open-world adventure with Hello Kitty and Friends. Befriend beloved characters as you explore and restore a mysterious island, solve ancient puzzles, cook delicious dishes, customize yourself and your cabins, and so much more.
- #37 Little Witch in the Woods62% matchVery Positive89% of 12,587 reviews2025Developer: SUNNY SIDE UPPlatforms: Windows, MacMedian: 2.7hMean: 9.8h≥1hr: 71%
Little Witch in the Woods tells the story of Ellie, an apprentice witch. Explore the mystical forest, help the charming residents, and experience the daily life of the witch.
- #38 Streamer Life Simulator63% matchMostly Positive76% of 7,834 reviews2020Developer: Cheesecake DevPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 3.0hMean: 11.5h≥1hr: 74%
Streamer Life Simulator is a very comprehensive streamer life simulation game. Be the most popular streamer in the world.
- #39 My Child Lebensborn Remastered62% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,272 reviews2023Developer: Sarepta Studio ASPublisher: HypotyposisPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 3.7hMean: 4.4h≥1hr: 73%
My Child Lebensborn is a story-driven nurture game based on real events. Play as the adoptive parent of Karin or Klaus, and experience the struggles they go through alongside them. Balance your time and resources wisely, while helping your child cope with the effects of hatred.
- #40 Reigns63% matchVery Positive87% of 8,075 reviews2016Developer: NerialPublisher: Devolver DigitalPlatforms: Windows, Mac, LinuxMedian: 2.8hMean: 4.8h≥1hr: 81%
Sit on the throne as a benevolent (or malevolent) medieval monarch of the modern age and swipe your royal controller either left or right to impose your will upon the kingdom.
- #41 Wobbledogs62% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 14,650 reviews2022Developer: Animal UprisingPublisher: Secret ModePlatforms: Windows, MacMedian: 3.3hMean: 7.8h≥1hr: 83%
A 3D pet simulation where you raise your own personal hive of mutating dogs, physically simulated all the way down to their guts! Wobbledogs is a casual and chill sandbox for players of all ages who want to care for their very own virtual pets in a surprising, unique, and stress-free environment.
- #42 Shawarma Legend61% matchVery Positive92% of 7,360 reviews2024Developer: Eyad AlshafeiPublisher: Patates GamesPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 5.3hMean: 8.2h≥1hr: 80%
🌯 Shawarma Legend !! A real simulation of a shawarma restaurant !!
- #43 Magical Princess60% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 5,984 reviews2026Developer: Neotro Inc.Publisher: MAGI Inc.Platforms: WindowsMedian: 6.6hMean: 9.4h≥1hr: 81%
Raise your daughter while she attends a magical academy. Choose which classes she attends, jobs she does, training she undergoes, and more in a character raising sim packed full of story and over 50 endings to reach. How she grows up to be the world's cutest princess depends on you!
- #44 The Coin Game60% matchVery Positive93% of 5,884 reviews2026Developer: devotidPublisher: KwaleePlatforms: WindowsMedian: 3.1hMean: 8.8h≥1hr: 79%
A collection of ticket redemption arcades with realistic physics, a carnival, goofy robots, open world design, a global ranking system and silly prizes. Featuring 50+ modern inspired arcade machines and a pawn shop to keep money in your pocket. The Coin Game is made by a solo developer.
- #45 Chinese Online Game61% matchVery Positive86% of 10,322 reviews2024Developer: 648工作室Publisher: Wise GamesPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 4.7hMean: 16.3h≥1hr: 87%
The player will play the role of an older unmarried young man Lao Wang, because of the lack of money for marriage in thinking of ways to accidentally be attracted by the pop-up ads of an online game endorsed by a certain celebrity, and the gears of destiny began to turn at that moment.
- #46 Starsand Island60% matchVery Positive87% of 7,727 reviews2026Developer: Seed Sparkle LabPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 7.3hMean: 22.7h≥1hr: 88%
Tired of the city grind? Escape to Starsand Island and embrace the simple joys of country life! Live alongside capybaras, cats, and dogs, reel in a big catch, and explore the enchanting Moonlit Forest. Leave the hustle behind and experience the charm of this seaside paradise.
- #47 Streamer Life Simulator 261% matchVery Positive82% of 6,775 reviews2026Developer: Cheesecake DevPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 6.9hMean: 9.4h≥1hr: 91%
In the second game of the series, competition has increased and now everyone wants to be a streamer. Are you ready to stream until your cpu burns out?
- #48 Internet Cafe Simulator 262% matchMostly Positive73% of 13,073 reviews2022Developer: Cheesecake DevPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 6.8hMean: 10.5h≥1hr: 81%
Internet Cafe Simulator 2 is an extremely comprehensive and detailed internet cafe business simulation game.
- #49 Virtual Cottage61% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 11,010 reviews2020Developer: DU&IPlatforms: Windows, Mac, LinuxMedian: 8.0hMean: 60.6h≥1hr: 79%
Virtual Cottage gives you a comfy place to rest and be productive without any distractions. Open the game, set yourself a goal and enjoy the atmosphere.
- #50 College Kings - The Complete Season61% matchVery Positive91% of 9,265 reviews2021Developer: Undergrad StevePlatforms: Windows, Mac, LinuxMedian: 2.5hMean: 13.8h≥1hr: 68%
College Kings - The Complete Season (Acts I-III Combined): Sex, girls, parties, and power. As a freshman at San Vallejo College, you have the whole world in front of you. Will you let the next four years pass you by, or will you lead your fraternity to the crown and become campus royalty?
- #51 Littlewood61% matchVery Positive93% of 6,802 reviews2020Developer: Sean YoungPublisher: SmashGamesPlatforms: Windows, Mac, LinuxMedian: 6.9hMean: 17.8h≥1hr: 82%
The world has already been saved. Now it's time to rebuild your town, learn new hobbies, and forge lifelong friendships in this peaceful and relaxing RPG.
- #52 Farmer's Dynasty - Final Harvest Edition61% matchMostly Positive75% of 4,283 reviews2019Developer: UMEO StudiosPublisher: Toplitz ProductionsPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 4.5hMean: 13.4h≥1hr: 94%
Live – Build – Farm: Enjoy a unique mix of farming, constructing and life simulation that takes you to the countryside and holds plenty of challenging gameplay in stock!
- #53 Not Tonight61% matchVery Positive83% of 2,722 reviews2018Developer: PanicBarnPublisher: No More RobotsPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 4.5hMean: 6.5h≥1hr: 90%
Person of European Heritage #112: Welcome to Relocation Block B, your new home. Your designated role is 'Bouncer'. Work hard, stay out of trouble, and we might let you stay in the UK.
- #54 The Tenants60% matchMostly Positive79% of 7,702 reviews2022Developer: Ancient ForgePlatforms: WindowsMedian: 3.6hMean: 11.2h≥1hr: 84%
Become a landlord and deal with problematic tenants as you build your rental property empire. Decide how to react to annoyed neighbors or police interventions. Will you design your apartment for a group of gamer friends or an aspiring musician looking for a new home?
- #55 Yes, Your Grace60% matchVery Positive87% of 13,821 reviews2020Developer: Brave At NightPublisher: No More RobotsPlatforms: Windows, MacMedian: 4.0hMean: 5.4h≥1hr: 85%
These are troubling times, Your Grace. The petitioners’ petty matters exceed our limited resources, to say nothing of the war. A careful balance must be struck. Your throne awaits.
- #56 Old Market Simulator60% matchVery Positive88% of 5,087 reviews2024Developer: Alcedo GamesPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 6.5hMean: 11.9h≥1hr: 85%
Old Market Simulator is a 1-4 player co-op game where you manage your market by ordering goods, growing produce, raising animals, fishing, and crafting items in your workshop, while hiring employees and expanding your business.
- #57 Car Dealer Simulator59% matchVery Positive89% of 9,168 reviews2025Developer: Garage MonkeysPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 13.6hMean: 20.7h≥1hr: 93%
Uncover a goldmine in the used car market! Sniff out deals, buy low, modify, and sell high. Your journey from amateur grease monkey to car dealer magnate awaits. How fast will you rise in this lucrative venture?
- #58 Tales of the Shire: A The Lord of The Rings™ Game59% matchVery Positive82% of 3,648 reviews2025Developer: Wētā WorkshopPublisher: FictionsPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 3.9hMean: 9.4h≥1hr: 79%
Welcome home, Hobbit! Live the cosy life of a Hobbit in the wonderfully serene landscape of the Shire. Discover, decorate, & share in this idyllic corner of Middle-earth. Join friendly Hobbits & familiar faces awaiting your arrival in Tales of the Shire: A The Lord of the Rings™ Game.
- #59 Crime Scene Cleaner: Prologue59% matchVery Positive95% of 5,367 reviews2024Developer: President StudioPublisher: PlayWay S.A.Platforms: WindowsMedian: 1.2hMean: 4.7h≥1hr: 62%
When there’s a call, you are the man to clean up after your client’s dirty job. Siding with the mafia is a dangerous game, but they pay well, and you need money, right? So take your mop and better remove those bloodstains quickly before the police come.
- #60 Tiny Bookshop59% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 7,001 reviews2025Developer: neoludic gamesPublisher: Skystone GamesPlatforms: Windows, Mac, LinuxMedian: 3.6hMean: 9.0h≥1hr: 78%
Leave everything behind and open a tiny bookshop by the sea in this cozy narrative management game. Stock your tiny bookshop with different books and items, set up shop in scenic locations, and run your cozy second-hand bookshop while getting to know the locals.
