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Is there a game where you can live in Istanbul?

Istanbul life simulator

Yes. LifeSim puts you in the real Istanbul, on a 3D map of the real streets. You make a character, and the game starts your life in the city. The people you meet have jobs, friends, and plans, and they remember you. It is free and runs in the browser.

Start a life in Istanbul

Life in Istanbul

Istanbul is the largest city in Turkey, on both sides of the Bosphorus. One side is in Europe and the other is in Asia. People cross the water by ferry every day and drink tea at all hours.

Where to live in Istanbul

Beyoğlu

İstiklal Avenue, the Galata Tower, and nights out in old streets.

Kadıköy

The Asian side. A food market, cafés, and a young crowd.

Beşiktaş

A busy waterfront, a football stadium, and student bars.

Sultanahmet

The Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, and crowds of visitors.

Lives to start in Istanbul

How it works

  1. Describe your character in one text box. Name Istanbul in the text.
  2. The game reads the city from your text and puts you in the real Istanbul, 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 live on the Asian side of Istanbul?

Yes. Write a neighborhood such as Kadıköy or Üsküdar in your character text. The game puts you there on the real map.

Can I visit the Hagia Sophia and the Grand Bazaar?

Yes. Both are on the real 3D map. Search for them by name and go there with your character.

Is LifeSim available in Turkish?

No. LifeSim is in English. The streets and places on the map keep their Turkish names.

Is the Istanbul life simulator free?

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

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