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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 23,954 peak concurrent players over the last day.
8.6
149,064
21,663
23,954
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 41,464 reviews of which 35,831 were positive and 5,633 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. While seeing 12,327 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
35,831
5,633
12,327
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 13,816 reviews of which 9,120 were positive and 4,696 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.5 out of 10. While seeing 9,679 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
9,120
4,696
9,679
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 early access, multiplayer and character customization game. Released on August 13th 2025 has received 945 reviews of which 607 were positive and 338 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.2 out of 10. With 288 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played life sim games.
6.2
607
338
288
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 327 reviews of which 260 were positive and 67 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.4 out of 10. With 170 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played life sim games.
7.4
260
67
170
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 561 reviews of which 393 were positive and 168 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.7 out of 10. With 126 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played life sim games.
6.7
393
168
126
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 355 reviews of which 238 were positive and 117 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.4 out of 10. With 115 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played life sim games.
6.4
238
117
115
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. With 112 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played life sim games.
9.5
10,173
229
112
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 951 reviews of which 833 were positive and 118 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
833
118
58
players
10. Nothing Together
A game about doing Nothing Together Nothing Together is a psychological horror, life sim and idler game. Released on February 02nd 2024 has received 1,875 reviews of which 1,760 were positive and 115 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played life sim games.
8.9
1,760
115
22
players
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