| Game | How |
|---|---|
| Desperate Housewives: The Game (2006) | A computer adventure where you handle domestic life and investigate scandals. |
| Desperate Housewives (2007) | A mobile game with mystery episodes and mini-games. |
| Desperate Housewives: The Game (2017) | A mobile prequel where you build relationships and solve a murder. |
| LifeSim | A life simulator on a real 3D map where artificial intelligence neighbors remember your actions. |
Is there a Desperate Housewives game where you can live in a suburban neighborhood?
Desperate Housewives life simulator
Yes. LifeSim places your character on a 3D map of the real Universal City streets. You write a short text about a new resident, and the system starts their daily routine. The artificial intelligence neighbors remember your conversations, and you play for free in your web browser.
The homemakerUnofficial and fan-made. LifeSim is not affiliated with or endorsed by 20th Television. You play original characters inspired by Desperate Housewives, not the official story.
The real neighborhood of Universal City
Fairview and Eagle State are fictional settings from the television series. The studio filmed the famous Wisteria Lane on Colonial Street. This backlot set belongs to Universal Studios Hollywood in Universal City, a real area near Los Angeles, California. LifeSim uses a 3D map of the real Earth, so your suburban routine begins in Universal City. The weather in this region often stays warm and sunny throughout the year.
You can find real locations near the television studios on the map. The Universal Studios Hollywood Studio Tour takes visitors past the working backlots. You can organize a dinner with your neighbors at Universal CityWalk Hollywood. For a quiet afternoon, you can walk to the Griffith Observatory to view the Los Angeles skyline.
Who you can be
A perfectionist homemaker in Universal City
You maintain a spotless house and host local dinner parties. Behind closed doors, you handle family pressure and protect your public image.
An overloaded parent balancing work
You manage young children, a career, and neighborhood events. You take your family to the Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens while staying polite to rival parents.
A new arrival hiding a past
You move into a quiet street and observe the local routines. The longtime residents watch your house, and you must protect your privacy while making friends.
A charming social climber
You wear stylish clothes and organize group outings to Universal CityWalk Hollywood. You use parties to gain status and gather information about your neighbors.
A sample life: moving to a quiet street
Julia, 39, buys a house in Universal City after a difficult divorce. She sets a life goal to find work as a local event planner. Her daily to-do list includes simple tasks like unpacking boxes and talking to neighbors. She meets a friendly contractor who works across the street. The game summarizes her progress at the end of the evening.
A house party appears on the map during her second week. Julia attends the gathering and hears rumors about a rival family. The artificial intelligence neighbors maintain a memory of these interactions. Weeks later, the host of the party sends Julia a text message about a job opening. They start a group text thread to share local news.
Official games and mobile mysteries
There are three official Desperate Housewives video games. Buena Vista Games published a computer adventure in 2006. The player acts as a new resident, completes domestic tasks, and investigates scandals. Gameloft released a mobile game in 2007 with mystery episodes and mini-games. The main characters from the television series appear in this release.
In 2017, MegaZebra released a mobile prequel for iOS and Android. The player investigates a murder before the events of the television series. LifeSim operates differently because it lacks scripted quests or murder mysteries. You shape your own dramatic routines, and the local residents react to your decisions.
Suburban routines and family outings
A routine in Universal City involves school runs and office commutes. Parents drop their children at classes before driving to jobs in Los Angeles. Homemakers organize charity lunches and neighborhood watch meetings. You can use the calendar in LifeSim to track these appointments. The neighbors follow their own schedules and go to work.
Weekends provide time for family trips and social events. You can take your children to the Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens in Griffith Park. Your choices impact your health, your money, and your social standing. Conversations and activities also change your cash balance. A successful barbecue can elevate your status, while a public argument lowers your reputation.
Keeping up appearances on the street
Personal style carries weight in a wealthy neighborhood. You can change clothes to fit the occasion, from a morning run to a formal dinner. Desktop players can use the Sketch tool to draw custom details on their character. A polite smile can mask your true feelings during a tense conversation.
The local residents form opinions based on your actions. Every person in the city has their own friends, goals, and daily habits. They remember your past choices and notice unusual behavior. A small mistake at a public event often becomes the main topic of gossip the next morning.
Official Desperate Housewives games and LifeSim
Start a Desperate Housewives life
How it works
- Pick a life above, or describe your own character in one text box. Name Universal City, California, United States in the text.
- The game reads the place from your text and starts your life there, on a 3D map of the real streets.
- Live day by day. Talk to people in your own words. They remember what you said and did.
Questions
Is there an official Desperate Housewives life simulator?
Yes. Buena Vista Games published an official computer adventure in 2006. Fans can also play two official mobile games from 2007 and 2017.
Can I play as a perfectionist homemaker?
Yes. You type the details of your homemaker into the text box at the start. The system places your character in Universal City, where you can host parties and manage your family.
Is the simulator free to play?
Yes. LifeSim costs nothing and requires no purchases. You can play it in your web browser or install the iPhone app from the App Store.
Can I solve a scripted murder mystery?
LifeSim lacks scripted mysteries and structured quests. You form your own neighborhood drama, and the local residents react to your choices.
Can I visit Wisteria Lane in the game?
Wisteria Lane is a fictional street on a backlot at Universal Studios Hollywood. You can live in the real Universal City and walk near the studio area on the map.
