Life simulation
Game genre theme
Simulation individuals, groups of people, relationships, and often their things and surroundings.
252
games
60platforms
Alternate name: Artificial life
DOS 1992
GBC 1999
SNES 1993-02-26
XBOX 2004
WIN 2004-09-14
AGA 1993
WIN 2015-04-27
WIN 2010-08
PS2 2004
PS2 2003
GC 2004-07-08
WIN 2007-03
Sub-genres:
* Pet-raising simulation (e.g. Tamagotchi)
* Social simulation (e.g. The Sims)
* Biological simulation (e.g. Spore)
* Farm simulation (e.g. Harvest Moon)
* Raiser sim (e.g. Princess Maker)
* Pet-raising simulation (e.g. Tamagotchi)
* Social simulation (e.g. The Sims)
* Biological simulation (e.g. Spore)
* Farm simulation (e.g. Harvest Moon)
* Raiser sim (e.g. Princess Maker)
Popular tags
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Child groups
Biological simulation, Social simulation, Farm simulation, Virtual pets, Raiser sim, Marriage, Succession, Death of protagonist, Player initiated reproduction
Games by year
The first Life simulation video game was released in 1975.
Electronic Arts, Activision and Maxis published most of these games.