life simulation Archives

AppWizard

April 30, 2025

Stardew Valley creator Eric Barone hasn’t ‘really’ played a lot of other farming and life sims, but he appreciates the impact the game has had on the genre—’it seems to have inspired a lot more people to consider this kind of game’

Stardew Valley, released in 2016, has significantly influenced the farming simulator genre, leading to comparisons with new titles. Eric Barone, the creator of Stardew Valley, noted that he hasn't played many other farming games but mentioned Sun Haven and Graveyard Keeper as titles of interest. He expressed curiosity about Disney Dreamlight Valley due to its name, stating it resembles Animal Crossing more than Stardew Valley. Barone acknowledged that Stardew Valley has inspired many developers to create similar games, reflecting on his own gaming influences from titles like Harvest Moon, Rune Factory, and The Sims. He appreciates the resurgence of farming simulators and the creative wave it has generated in the industry.

AppWizard

April 11, 2025

Neverway is a ‘nightmarish life sim RPG’ with hand drawn cuties and horrors from Celeste’s artist

Coldblood Inc. revealed its upcoming horror life simulation game, Neverway, co-founded by pixel artist Pedro Medeiros. The game features a protagonist named Fiona, who is the "immortal herald of a dead god," and includes elements like farming, fishing, crafting, and exploring dungeons. The narrative is described as rich and unsettling, with a focus on darker fantasy themes. Medeiros previously left Extremely Ok Games due to creative challenges. A release date for Neverway has not been announced, but it can be added to wishlists on Steam.

AppWizard

April 8, 2025

CHARTS: Schedule 1 drops to No.2 in second week

The latest weekly sales figures from Steam show that Counter-Strike 2 is the highest grossing game, followed by Schedule 1 in second place, REPO in third, and Steam Deck in fourth. InZoi has dropped to fifth place despite surpassing one million sales. The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered debuted at sixth, Monster Hunter Wilds rose to seventh, Call of Duty returned to the Top Ten, Dead by Daylight is in ninth, and Split Fiction is in tenth. The Steam Top Ten for the week ending April 8th includes: 1. Counter-Strike 2, Valve 2. Schedule 1, TVGS 3. REPO, Semiwork 4. Steam Deck, Valve 5. InZoi, Krafton 6. The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered, PlayStation 7. Monster Hunter Wilds, Capcom 8. Call of Duty, Activision 9. Dead by Daylight, Behaviour 10. Split Fiction, EA

AppWizard

April 7, 2025

Life sim title InZoi hits 1m sales

InZoi, a newly-released life simulation game, has sold over one million copies since its Early Access launch on March 27th. It became the third highest-grossing title on Steam during its debut week, following Schedule 1 and Counter-Strike 2. The developers, Krafton, expressed gratitude to the fanbase for their support and engagement, which has significantly shaped the game's development.

TrendTechie

March 28, 2025

Симулятор жизни inZOI вышел в Steam — «убийцу The Sims» сразу слили на торренты

Studio Krafton has launched its life simulation game, inZOI, in early access on Steam, priced at 2,399 rubles in Russia. The game has been compared to The Sims franchise and was released without Denuvo protection, leading to its availability on torrent sites. Players can download it from various online "green shops." Within hours of launch, inZOI received nearly 2,000 player reviews, with 87% being positive.

TrendTechie

March 28, 2025

Вышла долгожданная игра inZOI. Есть даже бесплатно на торрентах

The South Korean company inZOI Studio has launched its game, inZOI, which is priced at 2399 rubles but is not directly purchasable through Russian Steam accounts. The game features enhanced realism using Unreal Engine 5, a flexible character editor, self-scanning for character creation, AI capabilities for integrating real-world objects, rich NPC interactions, a criminal mode, and is available in Russian with free updates for licensed players. A hacked version is available on torrent sites but lacks key features. The game requires a Windows 10 or 11 PC with specific hardware requirements, including an Intel Core i5 10400 or AMD Ryzen 5 3600 processor, an NVIDIA RTX 2060 or AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT graphics card, at least 12 GB of RAM, and 40 GB of free storage.

AppWizard

March 28, 2025

Cozy gamers rejoice: Witchbrook finally has a release window, and yes, you can fly around on a broom with your friends

Witchbrook is a new cozy gaming title set in a school for witches, featuring a vibrant world with elements like mopeds and flying brooms. The game blends life simulation with magical education and is developed by Chucklefish. A trailer released during the Nintendo Direct event showcases its immersive experience and charming atmosphere. The game is expected to be released in Winter 2025 and is available for wishlisting on Steam.

TrendTechie

March 23, 2025

Разработчики inZOI пообещали банить за моды и скачивание игры с торрентов

Krafton has issued an open letter regarding their upcoming life simulation game, inZOI, stating that they will enforce strict measures against illegal content related to the game. Prohibited activities include using or distributing unauthorized copies, manipulating game data, and creating websites for illegal downloads. Players may be banned for launching pirated versions or installing unauthorized modifications. Official mod support is expected to be available in May. inZOI is being developed for PC and will enter early access on Steam on March 28, with a free character creation and building editor available for players.

BetaBeacon

March 20, 2025

Netflix and Spry Fox announce cozy life simulation game Spirit Crossing for iOS, Android

Netflix and Spry Fox have announced Spirit Crossing, a cooperative life simulation game for iOS and Android. The game focuses on friendship and community, allowing players to decorate their homes, build with friends, ride on a Fluffalo train, and join dance parties and jam sessions.

AppWizard

March 2, 2025

I wrote one-sentence reviews of over 70 Steam demos to help you decide which to try before Next Fest ends

During the recent Steam Next Fest, 83 game demos were explored, with impressions shared on 72 titles. Highlights include: - Monster Train 2: A more intricate version of the original. - Sandustry: A blend of Noita and Factorio with unique mechanics. - Nomad Idle: An action RPG mixed with idle game elements. - Deliver At All Costs: Early GTA-inspired package delivery game. - Machine Mind: Resource gathering and base defense in a Borderlands-inspired setting. - Mech Havoc: A top-down shooter combining Brigador and MechWarrior elements. - Solarpunk: A survival game lacking depth. - Tempest Rising: A revival of Command & Conquer. - Mecha Break: Overwhelmed by free-to-play design choices. - Void War: Combines FTL and Warhammer 40k. - Wizdom Academy: Falls short as a wizard school management sim. - Settler's Domain: A minimalist colony-builder that encourages rapid gameplay. - Behind the Sword: An indie grand strategy 4X game with a unique spherical grid. Additional notable titles include: - RoadCraft: Relaxed truck logistics game. - Grit and Valor - 1949: Dieselpunk mech micro-RTS. - Drop Duchy: City builder with randomization issues. - He is Coming: Lo-fi roguelike RPG. - Desperate Place: Sci-fi iteration of Thronefall. - Roman Triumph: Survival City Builder: Interesting city builder with subpar AI art. - Icaria: Worker-programming factory game. - Rise of Industry 2: Lacking gameplay mechanics despite appealing aesthetic. - Windward Horizon: Complicated crafting and RPG mechanics. - Guntouchables: Co-op action roguelike with potential. - Game of Thrones: Kingsroad: Brief and unengaging demo. - Darkwater: Potential premise hindered by discomforting field of view. - War Rats: The Rat em Up: Chaotic experience added to wishlist. Other games mentioned include Chip ‘n Clawz vs. The Brainioids, Outworld Station, As We Descend, Railgods of Hysterra, City Tales: Medieval Era, Task Force Admiral, Yes, Your Grace: Snowfall, Dark Moon, Chernobylite 2: Exclusion Zone, The Horror at Highrook, Radiolight, Is This Seat Taken?, God Forsaken, Total Chaos, Nordhold, Missing Banban, Wheel World, I Am Legion: Stand Survivors, Labyrinth of the Demon King, Unyielder, Reignbreaker, Urban Jungle, Dagger Directive, Star Crafter, Blightstone, Redemption of Liuyin, Cybertaxi: Lunatic Nights, MechaKnights Legends, Jitter, Rock Crusher, Chaos Front, Savara, Pochemeow, Death Ring: Second Impact, Mystical Tactics, Uber Urban, Sweep, Anoxia Station, Starless Abyss, Scarecrow, Wanderstop, and Conquest Dark.