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Is there a game where you can live in Chicago?

Chicago life simulator

Yes. LifeSim puts you in the real Chicago, on a 3D map of the real streets. You make a character, and the game reads the city from your text. The people there have jobs, homes, and daily routines, and they remember you. It is free and runs in the browser.

Start a life in Chicago

Life in Chicago

Chicago is on the shore of Lake Michigan, the third largest city in the United States. People ride the L trains, and winters are cold and windy. In summer, people go to the beaches along the lake.

Where to live in Chicago

The Loop

Office towers, the L tracks, and the Willis Tower. A busy work life.

Wicker Park

Bars, music venues, and vintage shops. A life for young artists.

Lincoln Park

A large park by the lake, a free zoo, and young professionals.

Hyde Park

The University of Chicago and quiet streets on the South Side.

Lives to start in Chicago

How it works

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

Questions

Does the Chicago map have weather?

Yes. The 3D map has weather and clouds over the city. People walk the real streets around you.

Can I visit the Bean or Wrigley Field?

Yes. You can search the map for a real place in Chicago and go there. You can also plan an outing and invite people to come with you.

Is the Chicago life simulator free?

Yes. LifeSim is free, with no paid items. Open play.lifesim.com in a browser to start.

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