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Paralives Is Shaping Up To Be A Promising Sims-Killer, But It Needs Some Work

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Ash Parrish Kotaku
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Paralives
GAMESubject
Paralives
Genres · indie, simulation
Release · May 25, 2026
Developer · Alex Massé
PC
70 articles 46 writers 1 reviews
The Sims
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The Sims
Active · 2000–2026
Latest · The Sims Mobile
Top genres · rpg, simulation, adventure
682 articles 203 writers 86 games
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