Is there a game where you can live in Athens?

Athens life simulator

Yes. LifeSim puts you in the real Athens, on a 3D map of the city. You describe who you are, and you live there one day at a time. The people you meet have jobs and friends, and they remember your talks. It is free and needs only a browser.

Start a life in Athens

Life in Athens

Athens is the capital of Greece and one of the oldest cities in the world. The Acropolis stands on a rock above the center. Summers are hot, and people eat dinner late and sit outside until midnight.

Where to live in Athens

Plaka

Old lanes, small tavernas, and shops just below the Acropolis.

Monastiraki

A flea market, a busy square, and rooftop bars.

Exarchia

Bookshops, cafés, and many students near the old university buildings.

Kolonaki

Expensive shops and cafés on the slopes of Lycabettus Hill.

Lives to start in Athens

How it works

  1. Describe your character in one text box. Name Athens in the text.
  2. The game reads the city from your text and puts you in the real Athens, on a 3D map.
  3. Live day by day. Go to real places, meet people, and talk to them in your own words.

Questions

Can I walk to the Acropolis in the game?

Yes. Search for the Acropolis on the map. Your character walks there through the real streets of Athens.

Can I play a family life in Athens?

Yes. Describe your character and their family in the text box. You can edit the other people in your cast, and they text you on their own.

Does LifeSim support the Greek language?

No. All game text is in English. The map keeps Greek names for streets and places.

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