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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 Processeur : Intel Core i5 or AMD Ryzen 5 @ 2,5 GHz Mémoire vive : 12 GB de mémoire Graphiques : GTX 1060 ou RX 6600 XT DirectX : Version 11 Espace disque : 8 GB d'espace disque disponible Notes supplémentaires : En cas de ralentissements, diminuez la résolution d'affichage et/ou la qualité graphique.

Recommended: Système d'exploitation : Windows 11 Processeur : Intel Core i5 or AMD Ryzen 5 @ 3.0 GHz Mémoire vive : 16 GB de mémoire Graphiques : RTX 2060 or RX 7600 XT DirectX : Version 11 Espace disque : 8 GB d'espace disque disponible Notes supplémentaires : If your framerate is low, lower the display resolution and other graphic settings

Paralives

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Released May 25, 2026
SimulationEarly Access
sample: 400 reviews posted after launch (180 AI-classified)
85/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 90 % · 19,179 reviews (« Very Positive »)
➡️ Stable reception — recent reviews (30d): 87% positive vs 91% overall (1,765 recent reviews)
38,99€🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

Paralives’s sprawling customization system lets players design homes and characters for dozens of hours, with many logging well over 25 hours of playtime. The game carries a Very Positive score overall, and 85% of post‑release reviews are positive despite notable technical issues.

What it's about: Paralives est un jeu de simulation de vie où vous bâtissez des maisons, façonnez des destins et tissez des liens. Entre joies et peines, où votre histoire vous mènera-t-elle ?

In-game

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« Steam Deck users the game runs perfectly fine, youll just need to tweak some keybinds. So far really enjoying the feel of the game »
👍 anonymous review · 12 h played138973
« Play if you want to scratch that sims 4 itch without endorsing the horrbile business dealings of EA »
👍 anonymous review · 96 h played42862
« This game is soo good. As a sims player for 26 years I truly believe ParaLives will give the sims a run for their money and honestly im here for it!!! »
👍 anonymous review · 266 h played9762
« you can edit furniture and place it wherever, fixed everything that the sims 4 didnt, love it »
👍 anonymous review · 23 h played111
« I'm a senior. And I just find the game relaxing and not complicated to play. »
👍 anonymous review · 181 h played1615
« This is the perfect game for those of us who love The Sims franchise but are real tired of EA's BS »
👍 anonymous review · 35 h played2
« Trop de problèmes techniques qui gâchent l'expérience, les mods disparaissent une fois sur deux, les icones disparaissent de la création de personnage et il m'est impossible de valider la création d'une famille. »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played
« Le jeu est injouable chaque mouvement est saccader chaque action pour tant mon PC peu faire tourner les sims avec tout les pack dessévant »
👎 anonymous review · 2 h played
« faltam muitas jogabilidades. Acredito que quando o jogo estiver de fato pronto serà melhor. »
👎 anonymous review · 6 h played
« I was lead astray with all the positive review on it taking over the SIMS and such. It is too buggy to even play. It crashes out every 5 minutes to the point i am done with it. They need to fix this up b4 release. until now do not buy it. »
👎 anonymous review · 11 h played
« This game's character creation is a blight on humanity. Men are men, women are women, you cant change that ♥♥♥♥. Oy Vey propaganda at its finest. »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played
« Similaire au sims 4 mais a choisir je jouerais à Paralives. Malgrès les bug c'est genial. C'est un jeu encore en développement donc je comprend les bug sa va s'amélioer »
👍 anonymous review · 4 h played

In players' words

« Steam Deck users the game runs perfectly fine, youll just need to tweak some keybinds. So far really enjoying the feel of the game »
👍 anonymous review · 12 h played138973
« Trop de problèmes techniques qui gâchent l'expérience, les mods disparaissent une fois sur deux, les icones disparaissent de la création de personnage et il m'est impossible de valider la création d'une famille. »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played
« Play if you want to scratch that sims 4 itch without endorsing the horrbile business dealings of EA »
👍 anonymous review · 96 h played42862
« Le jeu est injouable chaque mouvement est saccader chaque action pour tant mon PC peu faire tourner les sims avec tout les pack dessévant »
👎 anonymous review · 2 h played
« This game is soo good. As a sims player for 26 years I truly believe ParaLives will give the sims a run for their money and honestly im here for it!!! »
👍 anonymous review · 266 h played9762
« faltam muitas jogabilidades. Acredito que quando o jogo estiver de fato pronto serà melhor. »
👎 anonymous review · 6 h played
« you can edit furniture and place it wherever, fixed everything that the sims 4 didnt, love it »
👍 anonymous review · 23 h played111
« I was lead astray with all the positive review on it taking over the SIMS and such. It is too buggy to even play. It crashes out every 5 minutes to the point i am done with it. They need to fix this up b4 release. until now do not buy it. »
👎 anonymous review · 11 h played
« I'm a senior. And I just find the game relaxing and not complicated to play. »
👍 anonymous review · 181 h played1615
« This game's character creation is a blight on humanity. Men are men, women are women, you cant change that ♥♥♥♥. Oy Vey propaganda at its finest. »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played
« This is the perfect game for those of us who love The Sims franchise but are real tired of EA's BS »
👍 anonymous review · 35 h played2
« Similaire au sims 4 mais a choisir je jouerais à Paralives. Malgrès les bug c'est genial. C'est un jeu encore en développement donc je comprend les bug sa va s'amélioer »
👍 anonymous review · 4 h played

Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.

What players say, by aspect

Positive Mixed Negative
Gameplay
85 % pos · n=143
Content / longevity
54 % pos · n=74
Stability / bugs
2 % pos · n=57
Graphics / art
94 % pos · n=34
Interface / UX
62 % pos · n=21
Performance
0 % pos · n=16
Value for money
50 % pos · n=8
Audio / music
100 % pos · n=3
Multiplayer
100 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay143122219
Content / longevity74402410
Stability / bugs5711343
Graphics / art343211
Interface / UX211308
Performance160214
Value for money8404
Audio / music3300
Multiplayer1100

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 17 h on median; those who dislike it: 7.2 h.

<2h
33 % (n=21)
2-10h
77 % (n=108)
10-25h
91 % (n=144)
>25h
94 % (n=127)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

➡️ Stable reception over time
May 2026 : 88% positive88MayJun 2026 : 86% positive86JunJul 2026 : 85% positive85Jul

% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).

💶 Price history

€29.25€32.17€35.09€38.01€40.93€31.19

Steam price tracked automatically since May 25, 2026 · All-time low: €31.19 (Jun 25, 2026)

What creators say (YouTube)

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Strengths

  • Customization tools are the clear highlight, driving 122 positive mentions out of 143 regarding core gameplay.
  • Visual direction resonates with the audience, earning 32 positive mentions out of 34 for graphics.
  • Long‑term engagement is high, with 94% positive sentiment among players who have invested over 25 hours.

Weaknesses

  • Technical stability is a major hurdle, with 43 negative mentions out of 57 regarding bugs.
  • Engine optimization remains a concern, resulting in 14 negative mentions out of 16 for performance.
  • Content depth is still maturing, reflected by 24 mixed mentions out of 74.

Who is it for?

This title is a must‑have for simulation enthusiasts who prioritize creative freedom and building mechanics over technical polish. It appeals most to patient players who enjoy watching a project evolve through early access.

Is Paralives worth it in 2026?

Yes, without reservation for most players: 90% of 19,179 Steam reviews are positive (player score 85/100). Most-praised strength: Customization tools are the clear highlight, driving. Current price: 38,99€.

Verdict

Paralives currently acts as a promising sandbox that rewards those who lean into its creative potential. While technical glitches currently cloud the experience, the high engagement from long‑term players suggests a bright future for the simulation genre.

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