Life simulation
Game genre theme
Simulation individuals, groups of people, relationships, and often their things and surroundings.
252
games
61platforms
Alternate name: Artificial life
PS1 1997-01-24
WIN 2008-09-05
SNES 1995-12-15
NES 1986-06-03
WIN 2007-12
DOS 1991
PSP 2005-11-23
WIN 2011
IIGS 1988
WIN 2007-03
PS1 1998-03-12
SCD 1993-03-12
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)
The first Life simulation video game was released in 1975.
Electronic Arts, Maxis and EA Games published most of these games.
Parent group
Child groups
Biological simulation, Social simulation, Farm simulation, Virtual pets, Raiser sim, Marriage, Succession, Death of protagonist, Player initiated reproduction