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New Sims 4 update cuts back on excessive notifications—you can finally silence your phone, and the grim reaper…
A recent update for The Sims 4 introduces significant changes to the game's notification system, allowing players to silence excessive in-game alerts and calls. The patch includes new menu options to toggle various notifications, such as those for festivals and phone calls, and addresses specific nonsensical scenarios. Additionally, the update features over 70 bug fixes, improving aspects like sim relationships, clipping issues with doors and windows, and the gallery UI.
Spirit Crossing – Open Beta | Alpha Beta Gamer
Spirit Crossing, a collaborative life-sim MMO from the makers of Cozy Grove, is entering an open beta. Players will rebuild connections between worlds by exploring, saving spirits, and building sanctuaries together. The game features customizable expressions, friendship progression, and proximity chat, with players working together to weather cursed storms and fortify neighborhoods.
Dystopicon Announced
Palitroque has announced Dystopicon, a satirical life-simulation game set in a dystopian future or present. Players will manage their time by watching television as their primary occupation. The game is expected to be released soon.
K-pop Rising: Dream to Shine announced for Nintendo Switch
Microids and Old Skull Games announced K-pop Rising: Dream to Shine for the Nintendo Switch, set to release on November 5, 2026. This life simulation and rhythm game allows players to customize characters, form groups, and compete in the K-pop industry, featuring both solo and co-op modes.
Supercity celebrates 15 years with over $100M in revenue and 40M installs.
Playkot's city-building and life-simulation game SuperCity is celebrating its 15th anniversary, having surpassed $100 million in revenue and 40 million installs worldwide. The anniversary includes in-game gifts, a new Martian expedition, and quality-of-life updates. SuperCity is available for free on Browser and Facebook.
Satirical Dystopian Time Management Life-Sim Dystopicon Lands on Steam Soon!
The satirical dystopian time-management life-sim Dystopicon is set to launch on PC via Steam on July 27th, 2026, for $7.99, with a 15% discount during its first two weeks. Developed by Spanish indie studio Palitroque, the game tasks players with watching TV to earn money in a retro-futuristic society where robots have replaced humans in the workforce, offering 14 possible endings based on player choices.
WorldNeverland - Elnea Kingdom Announces July DLC Lineup! Featuring Active Courier Uniforms, Elegant Tea Party Garb, Breezy Summer Outfits, and Seaside Wedding Attire! ✨
althi Inc. has announced the July 2026 downloadable content lineup for its life simulation game, WorldNeverland - Elnea Kingdom. The new content includes various cosmetic items such as courier uniforms, tea party garb, summer outfits, and seaside wedding attire, releasing on different dates throughout July for PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and Xbox Series X|S.
DYSTOPICON: The Satirical Dystopian Life Sim Where You Get Paid for Watching TV Will Release this July 27 on Steam
The satirical dystopian life simulation game Dystopicon will be released on Steam on July 27th for $7.99 USD, with a 15% discount for the first two weeks. Developed by Palitroque, the game tasks players with watching TV to earn money and buy services to survive in a retro-futuristic world where robots have replaced human workers. Players can choose to be a loyal citizen or a rebel, with their actions leading to 14 possible endings.
Cyberpunk-livssimulatorn Nivalis byter namn och får släppdatum
The life simulation game previously known as Nivalis has been renamed Nivalis Nights and will be released on September 29 for PC. The game allows players to manage noodle shops and nightclubs, with additional activities including apartment customization, farming, fishing, and engaging in relationships. Players can also sabotage competitors or evade city surveillance.
Nivalis Nights Launches September 29 on Steam
505 Games and Ion Lands announced that the cyberpunk life simulation game Nivalis Nights will launch on Steam for PC on September 29, 2026, with a later release planned for the Epic Games Store. Players will explore the city of Nivalis, manage businesses, and build a life as Ava.
Uncover the Observatory’s Secrets in the Upcoming Life & Shadow: Celestial Call Prologue 🔭
Immeta Studios and PlayWay S.A. announced that the free prologue for Life & Shadow: Celestial Call will launch on July 10. The prologue offers a preview of the full game's blend of psychological cosmic horror and life simulation gameplay, where players manage an observatory and confront nighttime horrors. Early Steam prologue keys are available.
Nivalis Gets New Title; September Release
ION LANDS and 505 Games have announced that Nivalis, the cyberpunk life simulation game originally revealed in 2022, will now be titled Nivalis Nights. The game is set to release in September.
Nivalis Renamed to Nivalis Nights, Finally Launches on September 29th for PC
ION LANDS has announced that Nivalis, now renamed Nivalis Nights, will launch on September 29th for PC. The life-simulation game allows players to inherit a noodle bar, expand their business, fish for ingredients, and interact with NPCs, all while a serial killer is on the loose. Creative director Marko Dieckmann expressed gratitude to the community for their patience over the five-year development.
Baito Fight!!- Part-time Devil Hunter Announced
KINGOFSHIBUYA has announced Baito Fight!!- Part-time Devil Hunter, a new JRPG that blends daily life simulation with a baseball theme. The game aims for an old-school, throwback feel.
"I torture myself over every last detail": Stardew Valley's creator is having a real time of it with Haunted Chocolatier's recipe book interface
ConcernedApe, the creator of Stardew Valley, shared insights into the development of his upcoming game, Haunted Chocolatier, specifically detailing the challenges of designing its recipe book interface. He emphasized the need for the UI to be seamless, clear, intuitive, and aesthetically pleasing, requiring numerous iterations to achieve perfection. Barone also apologized for the lack of new screenshots, likening them to 'half-baked bread' and stating he doesn't need to market the game aggressively.
1 month after launch, my favorite indie Sims 4 competitor has sold 1 million copies – and only 170 "naked…
Paralives, an indie life simulation game, has sold over one million copies one month after its launch. The developer, Paralives Studio, shared that the game has an average of 80,000 daily players and has received significant player feedback and mod submissions. The studio also highlighted amusing statistics, including a bug that caused a nude character named Charlie to appear in player households.
Ex-Fable devs' Stardew Valley-like is coming to consoles in August
Kynseed, a life simulation game developed by PixelCount Studios, featuring former Fable developers, is launching on consoles including Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S on August 4. The game, often compared to Stardew Valley, will include a new tavern management system, a feature highly requested by the PC community.
Monster Fantasy is a multiplayer RPG that blends hunting giant monsters, critter taming, and cozy village life
Monster Fantasy is an upcoming multiplayer RPG from Chinese developer Jotoyo that combines monster hunting, creature taming, and life simulation elements. Players can engage in combat against large monsters, capture them for battle or transport, or focus on village life activities like fishing, crafting, and building. The game is planning a Kickstarter campaign for July 15th and will feature dynamically generated in-game chat using LLM and text-to-speech technology.
Create, Decorate, and Fill Your Home with Adorable Friends: Make it Cozy! Is Coming to Nintendo Switch!
Indie developer and publisher RedDeer.Games announced that Make it Cozy!, a heartwarming decorating experience featuring animal companions, is coming to Nintendo Switch. Players can design rooms and outdoor spaces, filling them with hundreds of decorations for various animal friends. The game emphasizes creativity, comfort, and a relaxing atmosphere with warm visuals and music.
Morning Previews
A Plague Tale Legacy is shifting from its stealth roots to a more action-oriented, Tomb Raider-like experience. Monster Fantasy blends the life simulation elements of Animal Crossing with the monster-collecting and combat of Monster Hunter.