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Is there a life simulation game set in Ho Chi Minh City?

Ho Chi Minh City life simulator

Yes. LifeSim puts you in the real Ho Chi Minh City on a 3D map. You describe a character, and the game reads the city from your text. People there have homes, routines, and goals. The game is free and runs in a browser.

Start a life in Ho Chi Minh City

Life in Ho Chi Minh City

Ho Chi Minh City is the largest city in Vietnam, and many people still call it Saigon. Millions of motorbikes fill the streets, and coffee shops are on every corner. Street food is cheap, and many people eat breakfast on small plastic stools.

Where to live in Ho Chi Minh City

District 1

Ben Thanh Market, the Nguyen Hue walking street, and tall hotels.

District 3

Old villas, shady streets, and many small coffee shops.

Thao Dien

Riverside cafes, international schools, and many foreign residents.

Cho Lon

The old Chinatown in District 5, with Binh Tay Market and temples.

Lives to start in Ho Chi Minh City

How it works

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

Questions

Should I write Saigon or Ho Chi Minh City?

Write Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, in your character text. That is the official name, so the game finds the right place.

Can I play a street food seller in Saigon?

Yes. Describe your character as a street food seller. People react to the role, and chats and activities can change your money.

Can I find a coffee shop on the map?

Yes. Search for "coffee shop" and the game shows real places near you. Walk there and invite a friend to join you.

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