Latest articles by Lauren Morton
Shelter's developer is now making a cozy decorating game called Twinkleby
News Might and Delight are doing something a bit different.
The best games like The Sims for building beautiful characters, homes, and a life full of drama
Live Mas Here's how to get your life sim fix outside the Sims series walls.
The 'Stardew Valley-like' genre desperately needs a real name and I have the perfect answer
Name Game We can't keep calling them Stardew-like, farmlife without a farm, and "basically Animal Crossing" forever.
Wicked Whims for Inzoi is just an April Fools joke for now but The Sims' most famous sex mod is probably coming eventually
news "Full nudity and animated sex scenes," if you're into that kinda stuff.
After another disappointing Project Rene leak I wish EA would finally step in and say anything at all to Sims fans
News It might not even be a Project Rene leak, and that's the most frustrating part.
How to invite someone over to your house in Inzoi
Hangouts Hint: hangouts aren't coordinated by phone, for some reason.
How to get pregnant and have a baby in Inzoi
Family Planning There's only one way to make a baby, at least for now.
Inzoi's launch is going better than I expected with 'very positive' reviews and 87,000 concurrent players and everyone is almost being normal about it
News Inzoi's early access version is actually just fine, which is a good thing, it turns out.
Witchbrook: Everything we know so far about the witchy life sim
Spelled out Chucklefish's cozy magical college sim is finally coming this year.
Story of Seasons is doing another Harvest Moon remake and it might be the best the series has ever looked
News Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar is the next series remake, this time of a 2010 Nintendo DS game.
Best Minecraft shaders for version 1.21
pretty things Brighten up Minecraft with our list of the best Minecraft shaders.
Everything we know about Inzoi—the first major Sims competitor to finally launch
Lifestyle The next big life sim is finally nearly here, and we've been keeping track of everything you need to know.
The Monster Hunter Wilds roadmap includes Mizutsune, a gathering hub, and the return of the secret story boss
Roadmap Capcom has revealed what to expect in its spring update, with a small teaser for summer's.
How to hotwire a car in Project Zomboid
Ride or Die Don't get caught unprepared in the driver's seat or you'll be in for a world of hurt.
It sure sounds like Inzoi will be multiplayer—eventually, in some capacity—according to comments by its developers
Social Life A realistic life sim with a little online fun would be a real coup for the genre.
The best Stardew Valley mods
Updated! All the best Stardew Valley mods, from flowery retextures to easier fishing.
The best deals in the 2025 Steam Spring Sale
deals The first seasonal Steam sale of the year has arrived with deals on many of last year's biggest games, and even a few discounts on brand new ones.
This RuneScape-looking 'simulated MMORPG' has all the nostalgia without the drama because all the other 'players' are NPCs
News I've definitely been here before.
Oh great, the full Inzoi system requirements are posted and I'm barely above the minimum specs so I guess my Zois will be beautifully blurry
News I guess it's time for an upgrade.
The best part of The Sims 4 Businesses & Hobbies expansion is just coming up with fun small business ideas
You can get as wild as your imagination allows—from grungy laundromats to drag show clubs.
How to get disruptive customers to leave in The Sims 4 Businesses & Hobbies
Problem People When rude retail customers turn up, show them the door.
Monster Hunter Wilds' true difficulty isn't the battles: it's navigating the horrible menus
Menu Madness Please someone release me from submenu hell.
