Well, video games are there to escape from everyday life. For a change, with the help of the games, we can forget about watering flowers, shopping at the supermarket or other people. But what if we just slip into a different everyday life and virtually water flowers, go to the supermarket and make friends? This is where life simulation games come into play!
Obviously, the Sims series sits on the throne – but there are a number of exciting games around it that add their very own touch to virtual everyday life. From cyberpunk to post-apocalypse to sunny island, this is our round-up of some of the best life simulations for the PC that are great sims alternatives.
Release: 16 June 2020 | Developer: Chibig | Platform: PC, Xbox One, PS4, Nintendo Switch | Steam page
All of you know that very special charm of Studio Ghibli films. The chirping of cicadas, the feeling of summer sun on your skin and dreamy journeys over the water. With Summer in Mara, you can capture this atmosphere in game form and live out your own Ghibli film.
A whole sunny island, a small boat and a cottage are yours to look after. You will meet lovely characters, fish, farm and complete missions. In contrast to many other life simulation games, Summer in Mara has an ongoing story about the secret of the island.