Life simulation games involve controlling virtual characters and maintaining virtual lives. Artificial life games are related to computer science research but serve entertainment purposes. Little Computer People (1985) was one of the first commercially viable life simulation games
Amccus developed farm simulation RPG for Super Nintendo in 1996. Game was released in Japan, North America, and Europe in 1996-1998. Original Japanese version sold 20,000 units, later sold over 100,000
Harvest Town combines farming simulation with RPG elements. Players manage abandoned farm and transform it into profitable business. Game features vegetable and fruit cultivation and animal husbandry. Players can explore fantasy village and interact with community
Dave the Diver combines deep-sea exploration with sushi restaurant management. Thief Simulator 2 offers stealth gameplay with bank-making mechanics. Railway Empire 2 allows building and managing railway networks. Coral Island combines Stardew Valley elements with tropical island setting
Mount & Blade series offers free-form sandbox gameplay with medieval battles. Total War: Medieval II spans Western history across multiple continents. Europa Universalis IV allows building empires with historical accuracy. Making History series focuses on WWI and WWII grand strategy
Mount & Blade series offers free-form combat in medieval Calradia. Total War: Medieval II spans multiple continents with historical battles. Crusader Kings III features grand strategy in medieval Europe. Old World presents dynasty-building strategy in medieval Europe