Best Life Sim Games on Steam

Steam currently has 3,385 Life Sim games available to download and play. Explore our list of the best picks ranked by Player Score. Our Player Score rankings are calculated directly from reviews left on the Steam store and will be updated in real-time as more players leave their feedback. Life Sim game rankings were last updated on 7/5/2025.

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1. Stardew Valley

You've inherited your grandfather's old farm plot in Stardew Valley. Armed with hand-me-down tools and a few coins, you set out to begin your new life. Can you learn to live off the land and turn these overgrown fields into a thriving home?

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Stardew Valley holds the #1 spot for "best Life Sim game on Steam" with a Player Score of 98. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 903,377 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 889,242 positive reviews and 14,135 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $7.49 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.

Steam Price $7.49
Release Date 2/26/2016
Developer ConcernedApe
Publisher ConcernedApe
Steam App Id 413150

2. MiSide

Let's imagine that you have a game in which you care for a character. But could you imagine one day getting into that game yourself?

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MiSide has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Life Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 114,122 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 111,804 positive reviews and 2,318 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $14.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play MiSide on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $14.99
Release Date 12/10/2024
Franchise Shochiku
Developer AIHASTO
Publishers
Steam App Id 2527500

3. VPet-Simulator

Feeling like the computer desktop is too dull? Need something cute to heal oneself? Come and try this new completely free and open source V-Pet simulator. A cute and adorable pet that supports various feeding interactions to accompany you in game learning is definitely your best choice!

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VPet-Simulator has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Life Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 46,831 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 46,036 positive reviews and 795 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run VPet-Simulator on the Steam Deck.

Release Date 8/14/2023
Developer LB Game
Publisher LB Game
Steam App Id 1920960

4. Volcano Princess

Prepare the next monarch by finding her hobbies, training her for battle, and befriending the citizens she'll one day protect. Dive into an all-new parenting-simulator-RPG adventure, where every decision you make will not only affect the future of your daughter but that of an entire empire!

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Volcano Princess has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Life Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 42,434 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 41,507 positive reviews and 927 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $10.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Volcano Princess on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $10.99
Release Date 4/20/2023
Franchise Gamera Games
Developers
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Steam App Id 1669980

5. Crime Scene Cleaner

Once you get tangled with the mob, you will forever be a part of the mob. At least they pay a decent salary and all you have to do is clean up after their dirty work, but you know what you’re doing. So clean crime scenes, earn as much money as you can, and get ready for the next mission.

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Crime Scene Cleaner has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Life Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 23,041 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 22,561 positive reviews and 480 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Crime Scene Cleaner on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $19.99
Release Date 8/14/2024
Franchise PlayWay S.A.
Developer President Studio
Publishers
Steam App Id 1040200

6. Fields of Mistria

Start your new life! Build the farm of your dreams as you discover a world brimming with possibilities. Magic, romance, and adventure all await you in this nostalgic farming / life sim RPG!

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Fields of Mistria has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Life Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 20,857 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 20,409 positive reviews and 448 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $13.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.

Steam Price $13.99
Release Date 8/5/2024
Developer NPC Studio
Publisher NPC Studio
Steam App Id 2142790

7. VA-11 Hall-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action

VA-11 HALL-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action is a booze em' up about waifus, technology, and post-dystopia life.

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VA-11 Hall-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Life Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 36,720 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 35,773 positive reviews and 947 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $14.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play VA-11 Hall-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $14.99
Release Date 6/21/2016
Franchise Ysbryd Games
Developer Sukeban Games
Publishers
Steam App Id 447530

8. Wobbledogs

A 3D pet simulation where you raise your own personal hive of mutating dogs, physically simulated all the way down to their guts! Wobbledogs is a casual and chill sandbox for players of all ages who want to care for their very own virtual pets in a surprising, unique, and stress-free environment.

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Wobbledogs has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Life Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 12,360 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 12,138 positive reviews and 222 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $6.79 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Wobbledogs on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $6.79
Release Date 3/15/2022
Franchise Secret Mode
Developer Animal Uprising
Publisher Secret Mode
Steam App Id 1424330

9. A Date with Death

Fight against & romance the one hunting for your soul in A Date with Death, a romance chat simulator where you date(?) the Grim Reaper himself. Create your own character, decorate your apartment, and chat away with the charming yet dangerous Grim Reaper through text and video calls.

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A Date with Death has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Life Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,950 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,758 positive reviews and 192 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play A Date with Death on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 12/7/2023
Franchise Two and a Half Studios
Developer Two and a Half Studios
Publisher Two and a Half Studios
Steam App Id 2415010

10. Placid Plastic Duck Simulator

The ultimate high-tech rubber duck simulation, Placid Plastic Duck brings you dangerous levels of relaxation. With chill music, dreamy 3D graphics, and many different happy ducks, your only priority is to float around. Zero Ducks given.

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Placid Plastic Duck Simulator has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Life Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 18,028 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 17,624 positive reviews and 404 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $1.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.

Steam Price $1.99
Release Date 7/6/2022
Developer turbolento games
Publishers
Steam App Id 1999360

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98
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12/10/2024
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8/14/2023
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8/14/2024
96
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8/5/2024
95
$13.99
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107
6/21/2016
95
$14.99
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165
3/15/2022
95
$6.79
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234
12/7/2023
95
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265
7/6/2022
95
$1.99
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650
7/26/2019
95
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95
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4/8/2024
95
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7/8/2020
95
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180
10/7/2020
95
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440
12/16/2021
95
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95
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10/12/2020
94
$1.99
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$4.99
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  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 12). MiSide on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 10). VPet-Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 11). Volcano Princess on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 12). Crime Scene Cleaner on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 14). Fields of Mistria on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 11). VA-11 Hall-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 7). Wobbledogs on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 8). A Date with Death on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 14). Placid Plastic Duck Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.

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