Are you a fanatic when it comes to The Sims? Do you find being able to control digital people—making them cook, clean, exercise, watch TV, find a job, pay bills, form a family, and have social interactions—incredibly addicting? Even without goals beyond the basics of day-to-day living? Congratulations, you just might be a Sims mega fan.
There are quite a few versions of The Sims to keep you busy, but if you've already powered through them, maybe it's time to try out some new games. Whether you're biding your time until the next release or just want to try something new, these 10 games can help you scratch that itch for life-simulation gameplay.
10Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp
Nintendo's long-running community simulation franchise Animal Crossing is about to get a new installment. An unnamed title is scheduled for release on the Nintendo Switch in 2019, but you don't have to wait that long in order to get in on the fun.
The free mobile app Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp was released in 2017, and is a great way to acclimate yourself to the franchise while you wait. In this game, you interact with other players at campsites, perform tasks, make trades, and decorate your living space.
9Avakin Life
While Second Life has mostly been abandoned, Avakin Life is still going strong on iOS and Android. In this game, you build your own avatar from scratch, dress them in the style you want, and even design a home for them to live in. You can also meet and chat with other players from around the world as you build an online community of friends.8Dream House Days
In Dream House Days for iOS and Android, you create and control your own building as both architect and landlord. Furnish apartments however you choose and decide what kind of businesses should move in. You then take control of your tenants, helping them through life choices, including romance and career goals.7Family House
The mobile game Family House for iOS and Android bills itself as the ultimate dollhouse experience, where you create a house full of family members, collect rent, and improve on your dream house. Grow and create your own food, buy new clothing, and design the interior of your home. The game also puts an emphasis on family history, allowing you to explore several generations of your family.6Farming Simulator 19
Believe it or not, the Farming Simulator franchise is successful enough that it's now up to version 19. Farming Simulator 19 introduces an all-new graphics engine, providing far more immersive detail to the world of farming equipment, vehicles, livestock, and crops. Build and manage your own farm, and explore an open world filled with farming activities. Farming Simulator 19 is available on every major gaming platform, including PC, PS4, Xbox One, and Switch. (Check out more niche simulation games here.)5Stardew Valley
If you're an old-school Nintendo fan, you might remember a farming simulator game called Harvest Moon. The makers of Stardew Valley were inspired to recreate the look and feel of that original game. Create your own character, build the farm of your dreams, become a master rancher, socialize with other characters, and explore the world around you. While more of an RPG than a simulation game, it will still scratch that same itch.4IMVU
Started in 2003, IMVU allows you to create a 3D avatar, interact with players around the world, and purchase items with in-world currency. It's free to play online, iOS, and Android, but there are in-app purchases.3Two Point Hospital
If you’re a lapsed Sims player who wants a game with a concentrated focus, Two Point Hospital could be the PC game for you. Build and decorate a hospital, cure patients with utterly bizarre maladies, train your staff, and upgrade machines to create the most effective facility possible.2Virtual Families
Virtual Families is designed to be similar to, but simpler than, The Sims. Players 'adopt' an adult with pre-assigned characteristics, put them in a house, and help them develop full virtual lives, from careers to families. While not as time-consuming as The Sims, the inhabitants of Virtual Families still require babysitting so they don't run out of food or fall ill, both of which have dire consequences.
The sequel, Virtual Families 2: Our Dream House, puts more emphasis on the home life. You can renovate your house, adopt a pet, and purchase new items for the home. Both are available on PC, iOS, and Android.
1Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles
If you're also a fan of open-world adventure games, check out Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles. The game requires you to collect magical items throughout the land, but you can also create your own character, farm, fish, and craft items. It's a far more relaxing experience than most home console games might offer.
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