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Steam reviews

What players say

Mostly positive: players praise the character creator and realism, but say the early access game still feels empty and unfinished.

Many players enjoy the detailed character creator, the realistic visuals and the build mode, and several say the game already feels like a serious rival to The Sims, with frequent updates responding to feedback. Some players with long playtimes say it is the best life sim they have played in years. The main complaints are a lack of content and activities, with lots of empty lots and shallow interactions between characters. Many players also report bugs and performance problems, and some note that the game runs poorly on weaker hardware. A few players were put off by the controversy over AI features at launch, while others point out that the AI tools are optional. Recent reviews are more mixed on the rough early access state than the older helpful ones, which are more enthusiastic about progress made over the past year.

Who it suits

Suits players who enjoy character creation and detailed home building, and who are patient with an unfinished game.

Who should skip it

Should be skipped by players who want a full, content-rich life sim now, or who expect smooth performance on modest hardware.

Short vs. long playtime: Players with over 20 hours recommend the game more often and point to the updates and the editor, while those with short playtimes more often cite the lack of content and bugs.

Summarised by AI from 61 Steam reviews (English, helpful and recent), as of Oct 28, 2026.