# Growing Up: Life of the '90s — Teenager School Life Simulator > 1990s life simulator with branching narrative and extensive skill development. (iPhone/iPad app by LITTORAL GAMES PTE. LTD..) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/growing-up-life-of-the-90s/id1613295180 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [LITTORAL GAMES PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1603200142) - Category: Games, Entertainment, Casual, Simulation - Price: $4.99 - Rating: 4.80/5 from 1,452 App Store ratings · 131 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 12+ - Requires: iOS 10.0 · 1018 MB - Languages: English, Chinese, Chinese - Released: 2023-03-15 - Data updated: 2026-09-02 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/growing-up-life-of-the-90s/id1613295180/reviews.md ## What is Growing Up? Growing Up tells a story set in the United States during the 1990s. In this game, you will experience life as a child of an ordinary family, throughout 18 years of change and development. Your life is in your hands! Sculpt your childhood as well as parenthood with endless choices. Take control of what you learn, who you befriend, and find that special someone in this coming-of-age game. [Game Feature] -Chilling in the 1990s Lose yourself in the lavishly handcrafted sceneries straight from the 90s. In an era of rapid social change as well as the soaring rise of pop culture, your journey through life will be accompanied by both endearing friends and a nostalgic city, with more than 30 locations to explore. Visit the cinema, grab popcorn to watch "Dino Park", toss a few coins to get a tape-recorded by "Boys Next Door" from a street shop. Take your time, the city is not going anywhere. -Unique Playthroughs Each life is different, and each and every character you create will face different challenges and meet different people. The choices you make will result in wildly different outcomes! -Branching Narrative Your choices dictate the development of the narrative. With more than 1000 lines of dialogues for each character, as well as multiple endings for you and your friends, depending on your choices, every decision you make will echo through the entire journey of your character. -Friends For Life Playing, fighting, falling in love, few things in your journey to adulthood can be done without a friend. Growing Up features 19 characters whose stories unfold alongside yours. Forge your relationship with them in any way your heart desires, romantic or purely platonic - the choice is yours. -Dynamic Game Experience Growing Up features a variety of systems. Build your mind and aptitude with our handcrafted mini-game; Master the art of scheduling your daily activities; Ace your way into the best school in challenging exams; Build your character by participating in a plethora of extracurricular activities. -In-Depth Skill System With more than 200 skills to acquire and master, you will have the ultimate freedom to shape the future of your character and end up with one of 42 unique careers! Some are easy, some are hard to get, but how about becoming an Astronaut, a CEO of a gaming company, a famous actress... or maybe even the President of the United States of America? [Support] Official Twitter: https://twitter.com/GrowingUp_game ## Key features - 1990s setting and nostalgia - Branching narrative with over 1000 dialogue lines - Develop relationships with 19 characters - Dynamic game experience with mini-games - In-depth skill system with over 200 skills - Multiple endings and 42 unique careers ## Chart rankings - #98 in Top Paid · Casual (US App Store) - #158 in Top Paid · Simulation (US App Store) ## What do users think of Growing Up? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 👍 Interesting storylines - 🎨 Great art style and music - 🕹️ Addictive and fun gameplay - 🔁 Replayability with different outcomes - 💗 Lovable characters **Cons** - 🔁 Repetitive after multiple playthroughs - 🔋 Drains battery quickly - 🔥 Causes phone to overheat - 🤯 SAT exam is extremely difficult - 🔍 Limited character customization **Commonly reported bugs** - Crashes and freezes on certain devices - Save data not loading properly - Dialogue and text issues (typos, etc.) **Most requested features** - Ability to continue playing past high school - More diverse storylines and characters - Improved performance and optimization - Adjustable difficulty settings - More customization options ## Recent user reviews (10 of 131) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/growing-up-life-of-the-90s/id1613295180/reviews.md ### 5/5 — best game i’ve ever played *2026-08-04, version 1.0* I quite literally play this game every year. I just put it in my calendar so I can play it again next year I do that so I can forget some stuff and then relearn it all again ### 3/5 — Good for maybe 3 play throughs. *2026-06-02, version 1.0* The mechanics are difficult, there’s no clear path for careers. My biggest issue is actually with the characters. They feel stale, with most of them having only one or two traits. They’re also all exactly the same every life, so if you have Bobbie in one life, you can have the exact same one next life… looking the exact same. I would at least like actually random character looks side characters! ### 5/5 — Like the game need more to do *2026-05-06, version 1.0* I have had this game for a while now awaiting updates to things to do new storylines new careers. Please update the app and add more things to do. It’s a great app. Please do the same with Chinese parents. Both are great games ### 5/5 — ♡✨🌺~I love it and have some suggestions~🌺✨♡(please read) *2026-04-14, version 1.0* I absolutely love this game one day I was watching YouTube and saw this girl playing it! I instantly fell in love and asked my parents to get it! It took a lot of persuasion but they Aventully agreed. I play this game nearly every day but I do have some ideas on things you could add! 1) I think it could be really cool if you could have siblings (or chosse to have them) That are older or younger 2) I think ensted of choosing from preset parents , you could like chose if you want 1 or 2 parents l, and you could choose the skin, what hair type, hair color and clothes ! 3) When you can chose your gender its boy or girl but I think maybe later on in life you could choose to have they/them as your pronouns! 4) More hairs and clothes!!! 5)More cutsenes!! 6)More Friends I hope this help and please take my ideas into consideration! Have a great day!!! PS pleaseeeeee do my ideas Id enjoy the game wayyyyy more ### 5/5 — LOVE IT but maybe make some more characters we can interact with (friends or family members?) *2026-04-12, version 1.0* This game is so amazing ✨ though can you add some more characters to be friend, a sibling or twin? Also maybe some pets in the game too? But I love it!!✨ (by the way, maybe some cats, dogs, frogs, or other animals that you can own?) peace out!!✌️ ### 4/5 — Amazing game, but *2026-04-04, version 1.0* I’m in love with the number of possibilities in this game but I wish there were more options for parent interaction, all of it’s the same ### 2/5 — Exam mini game is unfair *2026-04-02, version 1.0* The game is very fun if you like life simulators, the only problem is that I can get higher than a D in the exam minigame, and I’ve played through all the stories. It doesn’t matter what my readiness is, it’s always a D or an F ### 5/5 — Growing up *2026-03-28, version 1.0* Love this it’s so fun to see what it was like growing up the 90s when I’m growing up in the 2000s ### 5/5 — Thoughtful *2026-02-27, version 1.0* Beautiful concept ### 3/5 — It’s okay *2026-02-08, version 1.0* I don’t know how to get into a relationship with a character in the game and also I want a sequel and to add a dlc and new characters ## Frequently asked questions about Growing Up ### What is Growing Up: Life of the '90s about? Growing Up: Life of the '90s is a life simulation game where you experience 18 years of a character's life set in the 1990s United States. You make choices about education, friendships, and relationships to shape your character's development and future career. ### What are the key features of this game? The game features a detailed 1990s setting with over 30 locations to explore, a branching narrative with over 1000 lines of dialogue, the ability to build relationships with 19 other characters, dynamic mini-games for skill development, and an in-depth skill system allowing for over 200 skills and 42 unique careers. ### How much does Growing Up: Life of the '90s cost? Based on the provided information, this application is a paid game. There are no mentions of free-to-play elements, subscriptions, or in-app purchases. ### What kind of careers can I pursue in the game? The game offers a wide range of career paths, with over 42 unique professions to achieve. These can include roles like Astronaut, CEO of a gaming company, a famous actress, or even the President of the United States, depending on the choices and skills you develop. ### Is this game available on multiple platforms? The provided description focuses on the game's features and narrative. Information regarding specific platform availability (e.g., iOS, Android, PC) is not detailed in the description. ## Version history (last 1 release) ### 1.0 — 2022-04-28 No release notes. ## Apps similar to Growing Up | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [BitLife - Life Simulator](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bitlife-life-simulator/id1374403536) | 4.8 (1,790,351) | Free | Games | | [L.I.F.E. 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