All articles tagged with #life simulation
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Gematsu
Pokemon Pokopia, a life simulation game developed by Game Freak and Koei Tecmo, will be released for Switch 2 in spring 2026, allowing players to create their own Pokemon paradise with features like building, farming, and exploring with Ditto as the protagonist.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Gematsu
Starsand Island, a life simulation game, introduces an innovative romance and relationship system focusing on deep, realistic emotional connections with NPCs, allowing players to build genuine bonds through daily interactions, shared experiences, and personalized storylines, aiming to redefine social dynamics in farming sims. The game is set to release this winter on multiple platforms.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Gematsu
KRAFTON has announced that its life simulation game, inZOI, will launch in Early Access for PC via Steam on March 28, 2025, with plans for a full release on both console and PC. The game allows players to create unique stories by altering their world, forming relationships, and experiencing community-driven events. Developed with Unreal Engine 5, inZOI offers realistic graphics and extensive customization options. Producer Hyungjun "Kjun" Kim expressed gratitude for fan support and emphasized the commitment to delivering a complete experience.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Nintendo Life
Tales of the Shire, a new life-sim game from Wētā Workshop, focuses on the homely, food-loving lifestyle of Hobbits in Middle-earth. Set between The Hobbit and The Fellowship of the Ring, the game emphasizes cooking and community-building in the town of Bywater. Despite initial skepticism, the game impressed with its charming art style, engaging cooking mechanics, and humorous Hobbit characters. It aims to stand out in the crowded life-sim genre by centering on food and relationships. The game is set to launch on the Nintendo Switch later this year.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by GameSpot
Gameloft Montreal, the developer behind Disney Dreamlight Valley, is creating a new Dungeons & Dragons game set in the Forgotten Realms universe, featuring cooperative gameplay that combines survival, life-simulation, and action RPG elements. The game aims to offer an adventure with rich lore, real-time survival, resilience, camaraderie, and danger. While details and release window are yet to be revealed, the concept art depicts a trio of adventurers overlooking a valley with an under-construction castle and a flying dragon. This D&D life-simulator joins other non-traditional RPG games in development, including Starbreeze's Project Baxter, set for a 2026 release.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by GameSpot
A list of 30 cozy games set to release in 2024, including Japanese-inspired RPG farm sims, open life-simulation games, and supernatural farming sims, each offering unique gameplay experiences such as managing a Japanese-inspired street, tending to a post-apocalyptic paradise, and exploring a desolate planet. These games promise immersive visuals, relaxing soundtracks, and opportunities for players to build, create, and form relationships in tranquil settings.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Rock Paper Shotgun
Paralives, a potential rival to The Sims, will allow players to kill their Parafolk characters, satisfying the morbid curiosity of Simmers. The game's developer, Alex Massé, showcased the death feature in a recent video, demonstrating the autonomy system where Parafolk can make their own decisions. Paralives is shaping up to be a promising contender in the life simulation genre, with detailed features and a release date yet to be announced.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by WDW News Today
Disney Dreamlight Valley is adding Disney Parks rides to the game starting April 5, along with new characters and a themed Star Path. The update will also include new items such as a "gliding mechanism," glowing ears, and new benches. It is unclear if avatars will be able to ride the rides or if they are just decoration pieces. Dreamlight Valley is a life simulation game that allows players to live in their own Disney world, with multiple biomes, customizable avatars, and the ability to fish, cook, and craft. The game is available on multiple platforms and is currently in Beta.