With the arrival of new life simulation game Paralives now in sight, it’s time to take a look at everything we know about this game so far, including its release date, platform, price, and what we can expect to get in its Early Access form.
What Is Paralives?
Paralives is a life simulation game, similar to The Sims and inZOI. In Paralives, you can build your dream house, create your own characters, and watch them live out their lives.
Paralives is developed by Alex Massé and team, and published by Paralives Studio. The game is funded via Patreon and developed with support from life sim fans via Discord.
Paralives is a single player game and does not require an internet connection to play.
When Is the Release Date for Paralives?
Paralives will be available in Early Access from December 8th, 2025. A release date for the full version of the game has not yet been announced.
You can also Wishlist Paralives at Steam.
How Much Will Paralives Cost?
At Early Access, Paralives will cost $39.99, with this price increasing later on.
Paralives will include expansions, but these will be free DLC.
Although you have to pay for Paralives, any DLC is expected to be free.
What Is Included in Early Access for Paralives?
Upon its initial Early Access release, Paralives will include the following features:
- Building tools, including grid-less construction, curved walls, resizable objects, split level floors, custom shaped stairs, complete color and texture customization, and more.
- An open world full of possibilities you can expect from a life sim game, including careers, romance, friends, family, money, and more.
- A town with places to go to and people to meet, including restaurants, parks, beaches, shops, mountains, and more.
- An in-game modding feature for you to make your own creations and share them with other players via Steam Workshop.
As Paralives will be releasing in Early Access, not all features will be initially available in the game. Overtime, more features will be added in during the game’s Early Access stage as it continues to develop and evolve.
What Platforms Will Paralives Be Available On?
Paralives will be released on PC and Mac via Steam. There are no current plans to release the game on other platforms or services.
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- Paralives is an open world game.
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- You can socialize with others.
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- You can have families and careers in Paralives.
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- You can create your own custom characters.
