Life Simulation
18 storiesThe category includes social sandboxes, village communities and expansion packs that add new stages of life or places to inhabit. Articles can examine artificial intelligence, customisation, downloadable content, relationship systems, performance, accessibility, mod support and the practical differences between editions and platforms.
Palia Fall's Faire Roadmap Reveals New Civic Projects and Autumn Events
Singularity 6 has detailed the Fall's Faire season for Palia, outlining new Civic Projects, seasonal events and gameplay features coming to the fantasy life sim across all platforms this autumn
Frog Island Launches on Steam With Creature Collecting and Life Sim Features
DevFrog's Frog Island, a point-and-click life sim focused on frog collecting and island caretaking, is now available on Steam for PC. The game offers a story-driven experience with customisation, farming, and exploration elements
Kittycat Couture Demo Now Playable on Steam with Customisation Features
Kittycat Couture, the sandbox dress-up game from Goblincat, has launched a free demo on Steam, offering players a first look at its feline styling mechanics and customisation options ahead of Anthro Festival 2026
Whisper of the House Free Summer Whispers DLC Arrives 27 August
Whisper of the House marks its first anniversary with the Summer Whispers DLC, introducing new residents, fishing, summer events and over 340 items. The free update launches on Steam on 27 August, with Switch timing still to be confirmed
StarToU reveals new MacGuffin group and first gameplay details
Elementa has rebranded its 3D idol game V Project as StarToU, introducing the hip-hop group MacGuffin and showcasing the game's core rhythm-based gameplay for the first time
Every Pokémon Game on Switch and Switch 2 by 2026: Full List and Updates
Nintendo has detailed the complete line-up of Pokémon games available on Switch and Switch 2, including new releases, remakes, and upcoming titles, with key updates for players planning their next adventure in the series
Disney Games on Switch and Switch 2: Full 2026 Line-Up and What's Next
Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 continue to expand their Disney and Pixar game libraries, with new releases, remasters and upcoming titles confirmed for 2026 and beyond
Nimbit Frontier Enters Early Access on Steam With Free Demo and Discount
Nimbit Frontier, developed by Megasploot, has launched in Early Access on Steam, offering a 10% discount and a free demo. The creature-raising life sim features over 20 hours of content and plans for an 18-month Early Access period
Songs of Glimmerwick Sets PC Release for September 2026
Eastshade Studios has confirmed Songs of Glimmerwick will launch on PC via Steam on 30 September 2026, with console versions planned for a later date. The story-driven witch academy RPG blends adventure and life simulation elements
Pokémon Pokopia reaches 5 million sales and adds new content
Nintendo and The Pokémon Company have confirmed that Pokémon Pokopia has sold over 5 million units since its March 2026 launch, with a free update and the first paid DLC now available for Nintendo Switch 2
The Immersive World Map Mod Connects Every Sims 4 World Seamlessly
A new mod for The Sims 4, created by SimMattically, reimagines the world selection screen by uniting all in-game worlds into a single, visually coherent map, addressing a long-standing request from the community
A Game About Penguins Launches on PC in August with Free Prologue
A Game About Penguins, developed by CO's Entertainment and published by Ultimate Games S.A., is set for PC release on 10 August 2026. Players can already try the free prologue, offering a preview of the sandbox co-op experience
Pokémon Pokopia Version 2.0.0 Update Adds Underwater Gameplay and More
Pokémon Pokopia has launched its Version 2.0.0 update on Nintendo Switch 2, introducing underwater building, new recipes, expanded customisation options and support for the Bubbly Basin expansion, with a detailed list of gameplay improvements
Pokémon Pokopia Bubbly Basin DLC launches with underwater town on Switch 2
The Pokémon Company has released Part 1 of the Pokémon Pokopia Expansion Pass, Bubbly Basin, for Nintendo Switch 2, introducing an underwater town, new Pokémon, and gameplay features alongside the free version 2.0.0 update
SEED Early Access Launches: Build Persistent Societies on a New Planet
Klang has launched SEED in Early Access, offering a persistent MMO simulation where players create autonomous Seedlings and shape societies on a newly colonised world, with systems inspired by RimWorld and The Sims
Pokémon Pokopia Expansion Adds Underwater Gameplay and Bubbly Basin Region
Pokémon Pokopia will introduce underwater building and exploration next week, with a free update unlocking the Dive ability for all players and the paid Bubbly Basin expansion launching simultaneously
Finding Polka launches 12 August on Steam with hand-drawn adventure
Parco Games and Lidlocks have announced that Finding Polka, a hand-drawn hide-and-seek adventure inspired by Japanese daily life, will launch on Steam for PC on 12 August 2026, offering a dialogue-free journey with expressive animation
Weyrdlets 2.0 Adds New Pet, Habitat and Magical Decorations in July DLCs
Weyrdlets 2.0 is set to expand on 22 July 2026 with three paid DLCs, introducing a new pet, a fresh habitat, and a fantasy-themed decoration set for players to further customise their desktop companions