Is there a game where you can live in Budapest?

Budapest life simulator

Yes. LifeSim puts you in the real Budapest, on a 3D map of both Buda and Pest. You describe a character, and you live in the city day by day. The people have homes, jobs, and routines, and they remember you. It is free and runs in the browser.

Start a life in Budapest

Life in Budapest

Budapest is the capital of Hungary. The Danube splits it into hilly Buda and flat Pest. People relax in thermal baths and meet friends in ruin bars. The Parliament building stands on the river bank.

Where to live in Budapest

Erzsébetváros

District VII. Ruin bars, street food, and a busy nightlife.

Belváros-Lipótváros

District V. The Parliament, offices, and the Danube promenade.

Castle District

Cobbled streets and old houses on the hill above Buda.

Újbuda

District XI. A university, parks, and family flats on the Buda side.

Lives to start in Budapest

How it works

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

Questions

Are the Budapest thermal baths in the game?

Yes. Baths such as Széchenyi and Gellért are real places on the map. Search for one and go there.

Can I choose between Buda and Pest?

Yes. Name a district in your character text, such as Újbuda or District VII. The game reads the city from your words.

Is LifeSim translated into Hungarian?

No. The game has no language setting and runs in English only.

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