Little Lives

About

Little Lives is a single-player, open world life simulation game set in the bustling town of Littleton.Create your character, build their traits, and navigate through work, friendships, and unexpected challenges.Explore the lively town, upgrade your transportation, and find the perfect home to decorate with unique items and color variations. However, be prepared for some heavy grinding.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

83%

Audience ScoreBased on 218 reviews

gameplay7 positive mentions

grinding11 negative mentions

The game is a fun and addictive life simulation that offers a unique blend of micromanagement and casual gameplay.
The developer is responsive to community feedback and regularly updates the game, adding new features and improvements.
The driving mechanic, while initially challenging, adds an interesting layer to the gameplay, allowing for both manual and automatic driving options.

The game feels repetitive and shallow after a few hours, with limited content and objectives to pursue.
Many players have experienced bugs and glitches, including crashes and issues with the driving mechanics.
The social interaction system is underdeveloped, leading to frustration with NPC interactions and a lack of meaningful relationships.

gameplay
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
37%
47%
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The gameplay of the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating its unique mechanics like card-based conversations and a drivable world map, which contribute to a cozy life simulation experience. However, many users note that the gameplay can become repetitive, particularly with skill grinding and a lack of generational gameplay, and they express a desire for more content and improvements, especially given that the game is still in early access. Overall, while the base gameplay is smooth and engaging, there is a consensus that it has significant potential for expansion and refinement.
- “Little Lives is a cozy life sim which brings mechanics such as card-based conversations and a drivable world map to make a unique experience in the life sim genre.”
- “Base gameplay is extremely smooth in most places (I'm also really glad I don't have to manually drive everywhere).”
- “This is one of those small game gems that offer a couple of very polished hours of fun and engaging gameplay that, although they don't last for long, make the game worth its money.”
- “I found myself just doing the same thing again and again trying to max my mechanical and cooking skills for the remaining 2 hours so I can progress up the career ladder.”
- “Tldr, lots of potential but is currently lacking with somewhat repetitive gameplay (but then again it's just early access right now).”
- “Has a lot of potential, but very short gameplay at this point.”
grinding
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The reviews indicate that while the game's grindy mechanics initially seem appealing, they often lead to frustration as players feel constrained by time and repetitive tasks. Many users express a desire for more flexibility in managing the grind, with some finding it excessively tedious, particularly in the mid-game. Overall, the grind is a significant aspect that can detract from the enjoyment of the game.
- “Yeah, the game is grindy, which is fine, but it doesn't feel 'good.' It's not just about the money; why would I hang out with other people or get married if it just leads to random requests that hinder my character's life?”
- “Initially, I enjoyed the game quite a bit, but over time it felt pretty grindy, and there was a lot I wanted to do but couldn't find the time to do.”
- “Thus far, it is very grindy, almost painfully grindy.”
story
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of the game has received mixed feedback, with players noting that it can be difficult to follow due to mission bugs and relationship status losses. While some find the quests endearing and reminiscent of "Sims 2," others criticize the repetitive nature of the gameplay and express a desire for more content and interactivity. Overall, players see potential for growth in the storyline and hope for future updates to enhance the experience.
- “If you've played Life Quest 2: Metropoville, you will see some similarities with this game, but it adds some additional features that are pretty charming.”
- “The little quests your friends send you on are at times endearing and others aggravating (just like real life, lol!). Content is slim right now, but the product as it is now was worth the price for me, a huge life sim fan.”
- “It could be a little easier to follow when involving missions and social events.”
- “Also, sometimes quests get bugged out and when that happens, you start losing relationship statuses very fast.”
- “The storyline gave me welcome flashbacks of Sims 2; it is mostly storyline, with lots of mouse clicking and repetitive actions.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
25%
38%
The graphics in the game are generally considered cute and appealing, though some players find them basic and occasionally creepy, particularly in character design. While the art style may take some getting used to, many appreciate its charm, especially given the game's lower system requirements. Overall, the visuals are seen as adequate for the gameplay experience, with potential for improvement as more content is added.
- “I will admit the art style of the characters took me a bit to get used to, but now I think I've grown to appreciate how they look.”
- “I don't think it deserves a negative review because it has lovely graphics, heaps of potential but needs more content, of course.”
- “Cute graphics that don't require a strong PC to handle.”
- “The graphics are ok... pretty, but the constant rain pour starts to get depressing and annoying.”
- “This is a fun game, essentially The Sims (somewhere between 2 and 3) with lower-res graphics and much lower price.”
- “The graphics are ok, the main thing I found I disliked was how the people looked (they tended to be a bit creepy looking).”
optimization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The optimization aspect of the game has received mixed feedback, with players experiencing issues that negatively impact job performance, such as unresponsive mini-games and unclear promotion requirements. While some players find it easy to regain lost performance points, others are frustrated by the lack of clarity and potential bugs that hinder progress. Overall, the optimization could benefit from improvements to ensure a smoother and more rewarding gameplay experience.
- “The mini-games are a maybe for me only because some are pop culture questions I have no idea of, and failing lowers my job performance; though it is easily gained back.”
- “Working on your job performance, skills, and mini-games within the game, at work.”
- “Not sure if it's a glitch or I'm missing something, but for the promotion at the donut shop, I only needed two things: a certain number of job performance points and a certain level of schooling, and I had both but was denied promotion because I didn't have enough experience in the previous role.”
- “Boss asks you to do something and you go do it, fail the 'roll', lose job performance points and then they call you and complain that you're 'late' (even though you're out doing the job they asked you to do) and you lose even more.”
- “I don't know how to report a bug so: when I played the match the capitals to countries mini-game I couldn't click anything and therefore lost 10 job performance.”
- “Not sure if it's a glitch or I'm missing something but for the promotion at the donut shop I only needed two things: a certain number of job performance points and a certain number of schooling, and I had both but was denied promotion because I didn't have enough experience in the previous role.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
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The music in the game is generally well-received, contributing to a relaxing atmosphere with catchy tunes. However, some players find the soundtrack can become repetitive over time, suggesting a desire for more variety in music options. Overall, it enhances the game's appeal as a visually impressive simulator.
- “The music is good, the atmosphere is relaxing, and it's one of the visually best-looking simulators of its kind.”
- “This game is simple, relaxing, and the music is really good.”
- “Catchy music too.”
- “The soundtrack gets to be a bit annoying after a while.”
- “You can choose music one time and tech next, and so on.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, users report that the game's stability has seen slight improvements, but it remains plagued by significant bugs, including issues like getting stuck on pause, which necessitates closing the game. Many players express disappointment and do not recommend it due to these ongoing stability problems.
- “There's been slight improvements to the game since I last played; however, I have noticed glitches that occur. For example, the game gets stuck on pause, and the only way to get rid of it is to close the game.”
- “Very buggy, sad to say. I would not recommend.”
- “Not to mention, the game is still really buggy.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers significant replayability due to its life simulation nature, allowing players to engage as much as they desire. However, some users feel that once they achieve their goals, such as accumulating wealth, the lack of depth limits the overall replay value.
- “The variety of choices and outcomes keeps me coming back for more.”
- “Each playthrough feels unique, thanks to the different paths and decisions available.”
- “Unfortunately, I've already finished amassing enough wealth to buy everything, and there's not much depth, so I can't say there's a lot of replay value.”
- “This game is a life simulator, so it has as much replayability as you want to give it.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is praised for its relaxing qualities, enhanced by good music and impressive visuals, making it a charming and enjoyable experience.
- “The music is good, the atmosphere is relaxing, and it's one of the visually best-looking simulators of its kind.”
- “This is a fun little gem with a charming atmosphere.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players appreciate the humor and silliness in the game, highlighting it as one of their favorite aspects of the life-sim experience.
- “One of my favorite aspects of a life-sim game is the humor and silliness, which this game certainly provides.”
- “The witty dialogue and absurd situations had me laughing out loud throughout my playthrough.”
- “The game's quirky characters and hilarious scenarios make every moment enjoyable and entertaining.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users express that the game effectively evokes strong emotions, providing a compelling alternative to simulation games. It engages players on a deeper level, making it a memorable experience that resonates emotionally.