| Game | How |
|---|---|
| LifeSim | A free browser game where you write a character description and live in the real Chicago on a 3D map. |
Is there a Divergent game where you can live in Chicago?
Divergent life simulator
Yes. LifeSim sets you up in the real Chicago on a 3D map of the actual streets. You type out who you want to be, and your character starts their day there. The locals maintain their own routines and retain memories of your past conversations. This simulation runs directly in your web browser at no cost.
The brave initiateUnofficial and fan-made. LifeSim is not affiliated with or endorsed by Lionsgate and Veronica Roth. You play original characters inspired by Divergent, not the official story.
The real futuristic city of Chicago
The Divergent book series takes place in a post-apocalyptic future. The story happens in a walled-in version of Chicago, Illinois, United States. Veronica Roth based this dystopian setting on her native city. She took inspiration from landmarks she saw while studying at Northwestern University.
In LifeSim, you play on a 3D map of the real Chicago. You can walk down the actual streets and visit places from the books. You can go to the Willis Tower, which characters in the series call the Hub. This tall skyscraper is where the faction Choosing Ceremony takes place in the story.
Navy Pier sits by the water and features a large Ferris wheel. You can plan an outing with friends and walk to the pier together. You can also search for the Seventeenth Church of Christ, Scientist. This striking downtown church is where the interior shots of the Choosing Ceremony were filmed.
Who you can be
A young truth-seeker in the commercial district
You work in a massive commercial building like the Merchandise Mart. You value honesty above all else and wear only black and white clothes. Your daily routine involves finding the truth in complex situations. You can organize an outing with coworkers and visit downtown offices.
A fearless protector of the city limits
You wear dark clothes and cover your arms in bold tattoos. You spend your days near Navy Pier and keep watch over the crowded streets. The AI characters react to your brave attitude. You can invite friends to a pickup game or a loud house party.
A peaceful urban farmer on the outskirts
You prefer a calm life and wear red and yellow garments to work. You tend to community gardens and avoid conflicts in the busy city center. You can chat with other peaceful residents and organize harmony meetings. Your phone receives texts from friends who want to share a fresh meal.
An intelligent researcher in a glass library
You value knowledge and wear blue clothes to your laboratory job. You study heavy books at the Joe and Rika Mansueto Library. You can set a life goal to uncover hidden secrets about the local government. You can also use the Sketch tool on desktop to draw notes on your character.
A sample life: a scholar starts a new job
Clara, 20, starts her life as a researcher in Chicago. She works near the Joe and Rika Mansueto Library. This glass-domed building at the University of Chicago served as the Erudite headquarters in the films. Clara sets a life goal to uncover a hidden conspiracy in the city.
She keeps a daily to-do list to reach her goal. Her tasks include reading a heavy book, talking to a senior scientist, and visiting a downtown lab. A happening appears on the map for a study group meeting. Clara goes to the meeting and meets a smart professor.
The professor remembers her opinions because AI characters keep a memory of what happens with you. Weeks later, he texts Clara on his own. He invites her to a secret meeting at a downtown cafe. Clara attends the meeting and updates her life calendar before the day ends with a recap.
Factions and outcasts in the city
The Divergent series divides society into five personality-based factions to keep the peace. The Amity are peaceful farmers who value harmony and dress in yellow and red. The Candor value straightforward honesty and dress strictly in black and white. Their headquarters is the Merchandise Mart, known as the Merciless Mart in the books.
The Dauntless are brave thrill-seekers who act as the protectors of the city. They wear black clothes and cover themselves in tattoos. The Erudite are intellectuals who wear blue and work in the city labs and libraries. LifeSim has no combat system and no multiplayer, but you can act like these groups.
You can create a character who acts like a brave protector or a smart scholar. The game reads your text and starts your new life in Chicago. You can also choose to be an outcast who does not fit into any group. The Divergent series calls these people the Factionless, who live on the impoverished fringes of society.
The search for Divergent video games
Fans often look for an official Divergent video game. Lionsgate and Veronica Roth own the rights to the Divergent name. The series focuses on themes of identity, conformity, bravery, choice, and rebellion. There is no official Divergent game of this kind that we know of.
A brief virtual reality experience was released in 2016 for a movie promotion. However, there is no official Divergent life simulator. You cannot buy a game that lets you join a faction and take an aptitude test. Fans who want to play in this futuristic setting use life simulators instead.
LifeSim allows you to live in the real Chicago and create a character inspired by the books. You dictate the rules of your own story in this free simulator. You can use the desktop build mode to turn a drawing into a 3D model. You can place this model in your city to represent a faction headquarters.
Official Divergent games and LifeSim
Start a Divergent life
How it works
- Pick a life above, or describe your own character in one text box. Name Chicago, Illinois, 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 Divergent life simulator?
There is no official Divergent life simulator that we know of. The series has no major video games, except for a short virtual reality experience from 2016. Fans use LifeSim to create a custom story in the real city of Chicago.
Can I play as a Dauntless protector in Chicago?
Yes, you can describe a brave protector in the character builder. You can type that you wear black, have tattoos, and act as a guard for the city. The AI people around you will respond to your fearless actions.
Is the faction system built into the game?
LifeSim has no magic system, no powers system, and no built-in faction rules. Your group identity is part of the story you write, and the AI people react to what you type. You can organize your own groups using the group text threads on your phone.
Is it free?
Yes, your future in Chicago costs nothing to start. You can play this free simulation game in the browser at play.lifesim.com, on a computer or a phone. You can also download the LifeSim iPhone app from the App Store to live your faction story.