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Is there a game where you can live in Houston?

Houston life simulator

Yes. LifeSim puts you in the real Houston, Texas, on a 3D map of the real streets. You make a character in one text box, and the game places them in the city. People there have jobs, homes, and routines, and they remember you. It is free and runs in the browser.

Start a life in Houston

Life in Houston

Houston is the largest city in Texas and one of the most diverse cities in the United States. It is home to NASA's Johnson Space Center, a big energy industry, and the Texas Medical Center. Summers are hot and humid, and most people get around by car.

Where to live in Houston

Montrose

Art museums, bars, and old bungalows. A creative, open crowd.

The Heights

Victorian houses, a bike trail, and shops on 19th Street.

Midtown

Apartments, bars, and young professionals close to downtown.

Third Ward

Texas Southern University, the University of Houston, and a deep Black history.

Lives to start in Houston

How it works

  1. Describe your character in one text box. Name Houston in the text.
  2. The game reads the city from your text and puts you in the real Houston, 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 play an astronaut in Houston?

Yes. You can write an astronaut or a NASA engineer into your character. The game places you in Houston, and people react to your role.

Can I visit Space Center Houston on the map?

Yes. You can search the map for Space Center Houston, or any real place in the city, and go there.

Does the Houston life sim cost money?

No. LifeSim is free. There are no paid items and no subscription.

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