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Play This Life — Life Sim

Play This Life — Life Sim

Life Simulator

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Released
July 13, 2022
Updated
October 7, 2026

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About

Embark on an open-ended text-based life simulation where you can live out any life imaginable. Experience diverse scenarios from birth in poverty to inheriting wealth, and make choices that shape your virtual destiny. Explore romance, career, family, and more without predefined paths.

✓Text-based life simulation
✓Open-ended gameplay
✓Realistic NPCs
✓Diverse starting scenarios
✓Career and romance options
✓Generational gameplay
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What users say about Play This Life

Reviews of Play This Life are mixed: the game is rated 3.7/5 from 30 App Store ratings. What users like most: very good game, amazing life simulator. Top complaints: too many paid features, frequent ads. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • 👍Very good game
  • 👍Amazing life simulator
  • 👍Love this game
  • 👍Realistic gameplay
  • 👍Unique art style
  • 👍Homemade feeling
  • 👍Interesting gameplay
  • 👍Good detail
  • 👍High potential
  • 👍Fun to play
  • 👍Lots of options

Negative things

  • 💸Too many paid features
  • 😩Frequent ads
  • 📉Difficulty in progression
  • 😞Unnecessarily difficult
  • 😔Depressing gameplay
  • 💔Relationship issues
  • ⏳Short lifespan
  • 🔄Lives go in circles
  • 💸Expensive for value
  • ❓Lack of tutorial
  • ❌Unjustified deaths
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What's New in Play This Life

1.0.45

October 7, 2026

The Single Parents Update: Play parents may now divorce, choose to be single parents, have test tube babies, adopt children, get joint custody, lose custody of their children, be missing from their child’s life, feel feels when they reunite with their children and behave differently from each other! Plus bugs have been fixed and there are surprises. Update now to get yourself some single parents!

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Ok I wrote a revue you replied i get it but I’ll try the legacy thing but the reason I was saying height system so thag it’s interesting like your from Thailand and ur like make and 5 4
Makes sence right so like height depends on countries and stuff cuz tall taller shirt shortest sad to say doesn’t really mean anything and it’s vague so like specific heights in game and weight would be good instead of slim fat big Im outing the emphasis stleast
On a new height system which would
Make the game more fun to see your character grow game is really good tho so I would love it if you took this in consideration
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BBygonemint

Response from developer

Thanks for loving Play This Life, Bygonemint! We hope you can support the game's development by getting the Legacy Edition. It really helps us out 🤞🥹 (And yes, there is already a height system. Play people can already be tall, taller, short or shorter 🤓)

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Very very good game but like I wish more features on the game were free those features would make the game more interesting because more than half of the game you have to pay and that takes the fun away from it so like at least it should be playable fun and still have some payment but not the whole game u need to pay and I would like to see a height system in the game but very high potential
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BBygonemint

Amazing Text Game

I love this game the best life simulator since bitlife.
Bbbcbilly3005

Response from developer

Thanks for loving Play This Life, nhjsjsmm! 🫰

Good game! But,

I love this game, but it does have its drawbacks. ex: it doesn’t save a persons life at all, if you close the tab, you have to start a new life. This is minor, but when it says “this person is famous/super famous” it would be cool to know what they are famous for. Everything else is good for me though.
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IIdkbro3652

Response from developer

Thanks for loving Play This Life, Idkbro3652! ☺️ You can save your life by going to Life Log > ☰ > Save game. It will Load the life you saved when you reopen the app if you do. We've also noted your suggestion and will keep it in mind for future updates!

Best life sim KNOWN TO MAN

It’s so good, but I also have some ideas for some updates:
- adoption
- the opportunity to choose your main characters sexuality (not really realistic but is chosen by options in early life?)
- moving countries being in the base game!

Thanks!!!
TTheresa❤️🤍❤️

Response from developer

Thanks for loving Play This Life, Theresa! ☺️ In the Legacy Edition, you can choose your play person's sexuality by using the Check Out feature. And yes, we will be adding adoption in a later update. Stay tuned!

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Developer apps

Play This Life: Legacy Edition
Play This Life: Legacy Edition

Life Simulator

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Reported Bugs

35 issues

Game does not save life progress

Bug

Relationships break up upon aging up

Bug

Character dies from outlandish reasons

Bug

Glitch makes progress restart

Bug

Cannot stop characters from suicide

Bug

Cannot stop getting broken up with

Bug

Family members die too quickly

Bug

Some deaths are not justified

Bug

Character dies of AIDS as a virgin

Bug

Hard to have a baby sometimes

Bug

Progress not saved on current life

Bug

Very hard to get in a relationship

Bug

Cannot get a part-time job without certification

Bug

Cannot get certification because of poverty

Bug

Cannot get a job because of lack of certification

Bug

Family members die too quickly

Bug

Some deaths are not justified

Bug

Character dies of AIDS as a virgin

Bug

Hard to have a baby sometimes

Bug

Progress not saved on current life

Bug

Very hard to get in a relationship

Bug

Cannot get a part-time job without certification

Bug

Cannot get certification because of poverty

Bug

Cannot get a job because of lack of certification

Bug

Game crashes

Bug

Game freezes

Bug

Incompatible with older devices

Bug

Ads are too frequent and intrusive

Bug

Progression is too slow or non-existent

Bug

Relationships are difficult to maintain or initiate

Bug

Character deaths are often random or unexplained

Bug

Lack of clear objectives or guidance

Bug

Monetization is too aggressive or limiting

Bug

Technical issues like saving progress or glitches

Bug

Balancing issues making the game too hard or frustrating

Bug
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Requested Features

31 requests

Add Arabic language support

Feature

Add Chinese language support

Feature

Add adoption services

Feature

Add LGBTQ+ options

Feature

Add sandbox mode

Feature

Add pets

Feature

Add ability to choose sexuality

Feature

Add ability to move countries

Feature

Add ability to start own project

Feature

Add generations

Feature

Add marriage counseling

Feature

Add foster care

Feature

Add save files/previously played games

Feature

Add manual aging up option

Feature

Add more realistic character avatars

Feature

Add more jobs

Feature

Add celebrity career path

Feature

Add ability to see the year or be born in different eras

Feature

Add more social interaction options

Feature

Add more freedom and customization

Feature

Add more life events

Feature

Add more family interaction options

Feature

Add more ways to meet people

Feature

Add more diverse life paths

Feature

Add a toggle for in-game music/sound effects

Feature

Add more transparency on character skills and effects of actions

Feature

Add ability to go back and see missed text

Feature

Make housing and job situations easier

Feature

Add more realistic character growth

Feature

Add specific heights and weights instead of vague terms

Feature

Add legacy feature explanation

Feature

FAQ

What is Play This Life?

Play This Life is an open-ended, text-based life simulator game. It allows players to experience life as different individuals, making choices that shape their virtual destiny from birth to old age. The game features realistic NPCs and diverse scenarios.

What are the key features of this life simulator?

Key features include an open-ended gameplay with no fixed storylines, realistic NPCs that evolve, diverse starting scenarios (e.g., poverty or wealth), options for romance and career, and the ability to play through multiple generations of a virtual life.

Is Play This Life free to play?

Yes, Play This Life is a free-to-play application. It does not feature in-app purchases or advertisements, allowing for an uninterrupted simulation experience.

What kind of scenarios can I experience in Play This Life?

You can experience a wide range of scenarios, such as being born in an underdeveloped country or as the heir to immense wealth. You can focus on building a career, pursuing romance, starting a family, or even facing homelessness, offering a comprehensive life simulation.

Who is the target audience for this app?

This app is designed for players who enjoy simulation games and role-playing experiences. It appeals to those who want to explore different life choices and outcomes in a text-based, open-ended environment without predefined goals or limitations.