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Hobo - Real Life Simulator

Hobo - Real Life Simulator

Realistic Homeless Tycoon Sim

41K ratings
486 reviews
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Released
March 2, 2020
Updated
October 28, 2026

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Developer

Chimpanzee, LLC
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About

Experience a challenging and realistic life simulation where you start as a homeless individual. Navigate the streets, pursue education, invest in the market, and build a business empire to escape poverty and achieve wealth.

✓Beg on streets or get hired for graffiti
✓Invest in the market and real estate
✓Buy businesses and build an empire
✓Attend university and take out student loans
✓Apply for jobs and build credit
✓Experience 75+ random events
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What users say about Hobo

Reviews of Hobo are mostly positive: the game is rated 4.8/5 from 41K App Store ratings. What users like most: good concept, no ads. Top complaints: bugs and glitches, lack of instructions. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • 🚀Good concept
  • 👍No ads
  • 🚀Addictive gameplay
  • 👍Realistic simulation
  • 🚀Challenging progression

Negative things

  • 🐛Bugs and glitches
  • 🔍Lack of instructions
  • 🔍Unclear mechanics
  • 🔍Unforgiving early game
  • 🔍Repetitive after a while
  • 🔍Pay-to-win concerns
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What's New in Hobo

1.0.60

October 28, 2026

• Pick your major. College now means choosing one of six fields, from Computer Science to Pre-Law, and each opens its own careers. Pre-Law runs through Law School and the Bar Exam, and you can go back to school for a second field. • Rip card packs. Rookie, Pro and Legendary packs are here in Sports Cards: hold to rip, then watch your pulls flip. Your first Rookie Pack each life is free. • A fresh look for Streets, the Shop, Sports Cards, Market items and the welcome tour, with new illustrated icons everywhere. • Unwrap your daily bonus and your 21st birthday gift. • Balance tweaks and bug fixes, including Tax Day charging more than once and several crashes.

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Subscriptions & In-App Purchases

$4.99

Cash Pack 100K

Jump start your life with a cool $100,000!

Charts

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📈 200+3

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This game rose +3 positions in Word games chart.

Last updated on November 8, 2026.

User reviews

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ZZikoikouyghiigfui

Absolutely love this game

As a day trader and engineer this game is engaging
Tthtgrlchris

Seems fine but charges actual cash for the most minor things.

I don’t think the game is inherently problematic, though it’s definitely too punishing too be fun and I would have quit because of that either way. What really sours it though is that you are prompted to pay for nearly every convenience action in the game. I think it asks for like 6 EUR to continue the run if you run out of life. I’ve played many mobile games. Never saw pricing like that on anything but the trashiest titles.

I don’t even think I can describe how goofy the monetization in this game is—you just have to see it for yourself. I guess the idea is that you get so hung up on your run that you’re willing to pay? If you (or anyone you love) are willing to pay six euros to continue a run in this game—seek help.
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Aaedurden

Good

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User experience

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Reported Bugs

4 issues

Inconsistent promotion/raise system

Bug

Issues with real estate transactions

Bug

Disappearing money and progress

Bug

Random deaths without explanation

Bug
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Requested Features

7 requests

More job/career options

Feature

Ability to undo actions

Feature

Retirement/endgame content

Feature

Character customization

Feature

Improved UI and navigation

Feature

Consistent economic system

Feature

Multiplayer or social features

Feature

FAQ

What is Hobo - Real Life Simulator about?

This is a challenging and realistic life simulator game where players start as a homeless individual. The goal is to navigate the streets, pursue education, invest, buy businesses, and build wealth to escape poverty and become a millionaire.

What are the key features of this game?

Key features include begging or getting hired for odd jobs, investing in the stock market and real estate, buying and building businesses, attending university, applying for careers, and experiencing over 75 random events that keep gameplay dynamic.

Is this game free to play?

The game is free to download and play. While it is ad-free, it does offer in-game in-app purchases that may pop up occasionally.

What kind of gameplay can I expect?

You can expect a challenging and realistic simulation of life from the streets. The game focuses on economic progression, career building, and strategic decision-making to increase your net worth and life expectancy.

How do I succeed in Hobo - Real Life Simulator?

Success involves making smart financial decisions, such as investing wisely, managing your income from jobs or businesses, and potentially taking out loans for education or real estate. Building your credit and investing for retirement are also crucial for long-term wealth.