# Games like Paralives

> The closest matches to Paralives: Tiny Life, inZOI, MakeRoom, Crusader Kings III, and Stardew Valley. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.

## Similar games, ranked

The full ranked list, 24 games, best match first (the HTML page shows the top 8 as cards).

1. [Tiny Life](https://imho.run/games/1651490/tiny-life) — Also LGBTQ+ and Life Sim, like Paralives. 270 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1651490/)
2. [inZOI](https://imho.run/games/2456740/inzoi) — Also Life Sim, like Paralives. 12,929 Steam reviews, 79% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2456740/)
3. [MakeRoom](https://imho.run/games/2212670/makeroom) — Also Cozy, like Paralives. 699 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2212670/)
4. [Crusader Kings III](https://imho.run/games/1158310/crusader-kings-iii) — A frequent pick in Paralives players' libraries, and another RPG. 48,633 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1158310/)
5. [Stardew Valley](https://imho.run/games/413150/stardew-valley) — Also Life Sim, like Paralives. 384,187 Steam reviews, 99% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/413150/)
6. [The Sims™ 2 Legacy Collection](https://imho.run/games/3314070/the-sims-2-legacy-collection) — A frequent pick in Paralives players' libraries, and another Simulation. 2,670 Steam reviews, 70% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3314070/)
7. [Unpacking](https://imho.run/games/1135690/unpacking) — A frequent pick in Paralives players' libraries, and another Indie. 22,256 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1135690/)
8. [Two Point Museum](https://imho.run/games/2185060/two-point-museum) — A frequent pick in Paralives players' libraries, and another Strategy. 4,522 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2185060/)
9. [Sticky Business](https://imho.run/games/2303350/sticky-business) — Also LGBTQ+ and Cozy, like Paralives. 4,477 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2303350/)
10. [Corsair Cove](https://imho.run/games/1368140/corsair-cove) — A frequent pick in Paralives players' libraries, and another Strategy. 3,443 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1368140/)
11. [Tavern Talk - A Cozy Visual Novel](https://imho.run/games/2076140/tavern-talk-a-cozy-visual-novel) — Also LGBTQ+ and Cozy, like Paralives. 953 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2076140/)
12. [Coral Island](https://imho.run/games/1158160/coral-island) — Also Life Sim, like Paralives. 13,473 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1158160/)
13. [Super Loco World - Cozy Train Automation](https://imho.run/games/3109280/super-loco-world-cozy-train-automation) — Also Cozy, like Paralives. 180 Steam reviews, 75% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3109280/)
14. [Tiny Glade](https://imho.run/games/2198150/tiny-glade) — Also Cozy, like Paralives. 13,190 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2198150/)
15. [Hozy](https://imho.run/games/3326230/hozy) — Also Cozy, like Paralives. 1,134 Steam reviews, 79% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3326230/)
16. [RimWorld](https://imho.run/games/294100/rimworld) — A frequent pick in Paralives players' libraries, and another Strategy. 116,236 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/294100/)
17. [Calico](https://imho.run/games/1112890/calico) — Also LGBTQ+ and Life Sim, like Paralives. 2,684 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1112890/)
18. [Trash Goblin](https://imho.run/games/2407830/trash-goblin) — Also Cozy and Life Sim, like Paralives. 1,153 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2407830/)
19. [My Time at Sandrock](https://imho.run/games/1084600/my-time-at-sandrock) — Also Life Sim, like Paralives. 9,082 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1084600/)
20. [Wylde Flowers](https://imho.run/games/1896700/wylde-flowers) — A frequent pick in Paralives players' libraries, and another Adventure. 1,631 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1896700/)
21. [Satisfactory](https://imho.run/games/526870/satisfactory) — A frequent pick in Paralives players' libraries, and another Strategy. 132,199 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/526870/)
22. [Megaquarium](https://imho.run/games/600480/megaquarium) — A frequent pick in Paralives players' libraries, and another Strategy. 2,358 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/600480/)
23. [How to Train Your Cock](https://imho.run/games/3673060/how-to-train-your-cock) — Also Cozy and Life Sim, like Paralives. 489 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3673060/)
24. [Against the Storm](https://imho.run/games/1336490/against-the-storm) — A frequent pick in Paralives players' libraries, and another Strategy. 18,297 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1336490/)

## Machine-readable

The same ranked list as JSON from the imho.run API for AI assistants (GET, no key, same site as this page):

- Top 20: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1118520&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1118520&n=20&coop=true
- Free games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1118520&n=20&free=true
- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=1118520
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/1118520
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About Paralives

Paralives is a life simulation game developed by Alex Massé and team, set for release in 2026 and currently available in early access at $35.99. The sandbox experience centers on building homes, customizing characters, and crafting personal stories in an open world environment. Players and reviewers describe the gameplay as relaxing and casual, praising the freedom to shape narratives at one's own pace. The title has earned a 91% positive rating from over 14,000 Steam reviews, indicating strong player satisfaction with its simulation mechanics and creative scope.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 1118520
- **Developer:** Alex Massé and team
- **Publisher:** Paralives Studio
- **Genres:** Simulation, Early Access
- **Categories:** Single-player, Steam Workshop, Family Sharing, Adjustable Text Size, Camera Comfort, Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, Playable without Timed Input, Mouse Only Option, Adjustable Difficulty, Save Anytime
- **Released:** May 25, 2026
- **Free to play:** no
- **Platforms:** windows, mac

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/1118520/paralives)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1118520&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1118520/)
- [Personalized recommendations](https://imho.run/) — sign in with Steam or paste a SteamID for a library-aware ranking

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