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Heartopia captures the hearts of Animal Crossing and The Sims fans to become the No.1 free download across 50 countries

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Heartopia
Genres · simulation
Release · Jan 7, 2026
Developer · XD Inc.
MobilePC
11 articles 6 writers 0 reviews
The Sims
SERIESCompared
The Sims
Active · 2000–2026
Latest · The Sims Mobile
Top genres · rpg, simulation, adventure
682 articles 203 writers 86 games
Animal Crossing
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Animal Crossing
Active · 2001–2026
Latest · Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Top genres · simulation, puzzle, fps
758 articles 239 writers 20 games
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