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1. The Sims™ 4
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. The Sims™ 4 is a life sim, character customization and building game. Released on June 18th 2020 has received 170,727 reviews of which 149,064 were positive and 21,663 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played life sim game, thanks to its 27,603 peak concurrent players over the last day.
8.6
149,064
21,663
27,603
players
2. Palia
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. Palia is a multiplayer, life sim and cozy game. Released on March 25th 2024 has received 42,034 reviews of which 36,335 were positive and 5,699 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. While seeing 10,046 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among life sim games based on player count.
8.5
36,335
5,699
10,046
players
3. Heartopia
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. Heartopia is a artificial intelligence, multiplayer and life sim game. Released on January 16th 2026 has received 13,986 reviews of which 9,209 were positive and 4,777 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.5 out of 10. While seeing 9,851 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among life sim games based on player count.
6.5
9,209
4,777
9,851
players
4. Avakin Life
Avakin Life is an endless social world waiting for you. Live your dream life, from unique and customizable avatars to stylish fashion outfits and personalized dream homes. Hang out with friends, join parties, and embark on adventures in a world where you are in control of everything. Avakin Life is a multiplayer, character customization and life sim game. Released on May 27th 2026 has received 979 reviews of which 627 were positive and 352 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.2 out of 10. With 336 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played life sim games.
6.2
627
352
336
players
5. Highrise: Avatar & Social World
The fashion world where you matter. Style your avatar, collect rare fits, and trade in a player-run economy worth millions. Voice chat, live events, and a community that actually knows your name. Free to play. Cross-platform with mobile. Highrise: Avatar & Social World is a character customization, dialogue heavy and trading game. Released on October 22nd 2025 has received 330 reviews of which 262 were positive and 68 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.4 out of 10. With 150 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played life sim games.
7.4
262
68
150
players
6. Star Chef 2: Cooking Game
Kitchen Simulation | Learn Cuisines | Cook Delicious Food | Become A Chef Star Chef 2: Cooking Game is a casual, simulation and farming sim game. Released on August 09th 2021 has received 564 reviews of which 394 were positive and 170 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.7 out of 10. With 117 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played life sim games.
6.7
394
170
117
players
7. Idol Party 2 - Love Vibe
Step into a dreamy journey in Idol Party 2! Enjoy rhythm gameplay, fashion dress-up, face customization, social interaction, romantic marriage, fishing, and ranked battles—all in one vibrant world. Join now and start your exclusive singing and dancing adventur! Idol Party 2 - Love Vibe is a rhythm, exploration and character customization game. Released on October 22nd 2025 has received 358 reviews of which 240 were positive and 118 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.4 out of 10. With 107 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played life sim games.
6.4
240
118
107
players
8. Virtual Cottage
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. Virtual Cottage is a cozy, relaxing and casual game. Released on October 07th 2020 has received 10,402 reviews of which 10,173 were positive and 229 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played life sim games.
9.5
10,173
229
86
players
9. New Day
New Day is an upcoming life simulation game where almost anything can happen! Create your own islanders, design their apartments, and get involved with their day-to-day life as they divulge into unexpected friendships, problems, and more! New Day is a life sim, character customization and choose your own adventure game. Released on December 25th 2024 has received 982 reviews of which 860 were positive and 122 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played life sim games.
8.3
860
122
46
players
10. Clicker Cuties - Anime Idler
💗 Idler Clicker + Dating Sim 💗 Meet virtual cuties, care for them, and get to know their stories! Clicker Cuties - Anime Idler is a anime, idler and incremental game. Released on December 03rd 2024 has received 465 reviews of which 332 were positive and 133 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played life sim games.
6.8
332
133
27
players
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