Comparison guide
Games like Paralives: similar indie games to play next
Paralives works because fast decisions, readable runs, and meaningful progression all click together. This guide starts from those signals and links you directly to our full reviews.
Why these games fit Paralives fans
Picked by shared tags, review scores, short verdicts, and editorial fit. The list is curated rather than a purely automatic sort.
8.7Town to City
Cozy, grid‑free city builder — creative, relaxing, slightly buggy.
Sep 16, 2025
If you liked Paralives, Town to City delivers familiar cozy, early access and indie for a seamless next pick. We scored it 8.7/10.
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8.6Tavern Keeper 🍻
Cozy tavern sim with wild emergent chaos and deep decorating.
Nov 3, 2025
Tavern Keeper 🍻 leans into cozy, early access and indie, hitting the same notes that make Paralives click. We scored it 8.6/10.
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8.3Whiskerwood
Vertical colony sim with cute mice and cat taxes
Nov 6, 2025
Shared strengths in cozy, early access and indie make Whiskerwood an easy follow-up to Paralives. We scored it 8.3/10.
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