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Is there a game where you can live in Austin?

Austin life simulator

Yes. LifeSim puts you in the real Austin, Texas, on a 3D map of the real streets. You describe a character, and the game places them in the city. The people there have jobs, homes, and friends, and they remember you. It is free and runs in the browser.

Start a life in Austin

Life in Austin

Austin is the capital of Texas and the home of the University of Texas. It calls itself the Live Music Capital of the World, and many tech companies have offices here. Summers are hot, and people swim at Barton Springs and walk around Lady Bird Lake.

Where to live in Austin

Downtown

Sixth Street bars, live music every night, and the Texas Capitol.

South Congress

Shops, food trucks, and a view of the Capitol up the avenue.

East Austin

Taco trucks, art studios, and new bars in old houses.

Hyde Park

Old bungalows and quiet streets close to the UT campus.

Lives to start in Austin

How it works

  1. Describe your character in one text box. Name Austin in the text.
  2. The game reads the city from your text and puts you in the real Austin, 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 be a musician in Austin?

Yes. Write it into your character, for example a singer who plays bars on Sixth Street. People in the city react to who you are in your story.

Can I swim at Barton Springs?

You can search the map for a real place, such as Barton Springs, and go there. You can plan an outing and invite friends to come with you.

Is there a free life sim set in Texas?

Yes. LifeSim is free and works in any real city or town in Texas, such as Austin. It runs in the browser at play.lifesim.com.

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