Games like Paralives
by Alex Massé and team
The Sims™ 4 and inZOI play most like Paralives. Of the 7 closest games below, most share its life sim and character customization; 2 are free or under $10. The best known is The Sims™ 4, with 83,365 Steam reviews.
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Closest matches
The Sims™ 4
Jun 18, 2020 · Maxis
Both: Life Sim · Character Customization · Building
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.
Life SimFree to PlayCharacter CustomizationBuildingSimulationRomanceSingleplayerSandboxDating SimCasual👍 83,365inZOI
Mar 27, 2025 · inZOI Studio
Both: Life Sim · Character Customization · Building
"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.
Life SimCharacter CustomizationSimulationRealisticSingleplayerBuildingFamily FriendlyRomanceSandboxSexual Content👍 30,205Live the Life
Sep 16, 2020 · One Man Behind
Both: Life Sim · Character Customization · Open World
Live the Life is the first person life simulation game focused on the deep player's interaction with the environment. Design your apartment using advanced building features, visit stores to buy furniture, food and clothing you like, and more completely free content coming soon
Life SimSimulationCharacter CustomizationManagementOpen WorldBuildingSandboxEconomySurvivalEarly Access👍 607My Time at Sandrock
Nov 2, 2023 · Pathea Games
Both: Life Sim · Building · Sandbox
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!
Life SimBuildingFarming SimMultiplayerCraftingSandboxDating SimRPGOpen WorldCharacter Customization👍 24,157Denizen
Apr 29, 2024 · Departure Interactive
Both: Life Sim · Sandbox · Open World
Make a living for yourself in a city full of opportunity while you meet a variety of locals, explore unique locations, and work your way to the top in this open-world life simulator.
Life SimRPGSandboxOpen WorldAdventureSimulationSurvivalDrivingFirst-PersonCharacter Customization👍 886Anime Play Life: Unlimited
Dec 4, 2020 · Redicion Studio
Both: Life Sim · Character Customization · Open World
Anime Play Life: Unlimited is a cozy anime-style life simulation focused on relaxing gameplay, exploration, and the freedom to enjoy a calm, peaceful experience.
AnimeLife SimCharacter CustomizationOpen WorldAdventureThird PersonArcadeSandboxHidden Object3D PlatformerTiny Life
May 3, 2023 · Ellpeck Games
Both: Life Sim · LGBTQ+ · Sandbox
In Tiny Life, you control a set of people that live together in a household. You take care of their daily needs, build their skills, forge new relationships... or just mess up their entire life in whatever way you can think of!
SimulationCasualEarly AccessIndieLife SimLGBTQ+Pixel GraphicsSandbox2DCharacter Customization👍 339
Also worth a look
Share some of the same DNA, but further from the original.
My Time at Portia
Jan 15, 2019 · Pathea Games
Both: Life Sim · Open World · Building
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!
Life SimRPGOpen WorldFarming SimCraftingSimulationCasualAdventureSingleplayerBuilding👍 34,850Medieval Dynasty
Sep 23, 2021 · Render Cube
Both: Building · Open World · Sandbox
Hunt, survive, build and lead in the harsh Middle Ages: Create your own Medieval Dynasty and ensure its long-lasting prosperity or die trying! Play alone or team up with friends to enjoy the ultimate medieval experience.
BuildingCraftingMultiplayerMedievalSurvivalCo-opOpen WorldBase BuildingSandboxImmersive Sim👍 43,180Disney Dreamlight Valley
Dec 5, 2023 · Gameloft
Both: Relaxing · Life Sim · Character Customization
Relax in a cozy world filled with the magic of Disney and Pixar! Discover rich stories and build the perfect Valley alongside more than 50 heroes and villains in this life-sim adventure game.
RelaxingLife SimCharacter CustomizationExplorationAdventureSimulationSandboxFantasyCasualSingleplayer👍 22,113Youtubers Life 2
Oct 19, 2021 · UPLAY Online
Both: Life Sim · Character Customization
Start from humble beginnings and take charge of the daily life of a wannabe influencer. Balance your day between creating trend-based content, completing tasks to earn money, and building trust with your neighbors to uncover their stories. Are you ready to embark on your road to fame?
Life SimCharacter CustomizationSimulationCasualStrategyTime ManagementManagementFunnyFamily FriendlyImmersive Sim👍 1,908Metro Sim Hustle
Jul 24, 2021 · Departure Interactive
Both: Life Sim · Sandbox · Open World
Take control of an underground commuter train and rise to the top in a bustling metropolis filled with cheap thrills, prime real estate, and a diverse community of unique characters.
Life SimExplorationSandboxSurvivalRPGDating SimTrainsOpen WorldCharacter Customization3D👍 352Coral Island
Nov 14, 2023 · Stairway Games
Both: Life Sim · Relaxing · Character Customization
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.
Farming SimLife SimDating SimRelaxingSimulationAgricultureRPGCharacter CustomizationCraftingSingleplayer👍 21,884Calico
Dec 15, 2020 · Peachy Keen Games
Both: LGBTQ+ · Open World · Relaxing
Calico is a day-in-the-life community sim game where you are given an important and adorable task: rebuild the town’s cat café and fill it with cute and cuddly creatures! Build up your café by filling it with cute furniture, fun decorations, yummy pastries, and get it bustling with animals again!
CuteCasualCatsLGBTQ+IndieSimulationOpen WorldRelaxingCharacter CustomizationFemale Protagonist👍 3,237MakeRoom
Aug 7, 2025 · Kenney
Both: Sandbox · Building · Life Sim
Build rooms, gardens, and camper vans with 1,100+ objects and the ability to make your own furniture from scratch. Learn with gentle design requests, then relax and create at your own pace.
DecoratingImmersive SimDesign & IllustrationSandboxBuildingLife Sim3DCuteIsometricRelaxing👍 1,058Hello Kitty Island Adventure
Jan 30, 2025 · Sunblink
Both: Open World · Life Sim · Relaxing
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.
CozyOpen WorldAdventureCuteSimulationLife SimExplorationCasualColorfulRelaxing👍 9,689Out and About
Aug 11, 2025 · Yaldi Games
Both: Life Sim · Character Customization · Relaxing
A cozy foraging adventure for anyone who loves the outdoors or wishes they knew it better. Every plant is real: learn to identify 100+ wild plants and fungi and cook 200+ real recipes, while helping a storm-struck town find its feet again.
Early AccessExplorationNatureCraftingLife SimCharacter CustomizationRelaxingOpen World3DCooking👍 377