Can you live in Jakarta in a game?

Jakarta life simulator

Yes. LifeSim has the real Jakarta on a 3D map of Earth. You describe a character, and the game starts your life in the city. The people there have homes, jobs, and friends. It is free and you play it in a browser.

Start a life in Jakarta

Life in Jakarta

Jakarta is the largest city in Indonesia, on the north coast of Java. People ride motorbike taxis, take the MRT, and spend weekends at malls. A life here can be an office worker on Sudirman or a food seller in Kota Tua.

Where to live in Jakarta

Sudirman

The main business road, with office towers and the MRT line.

Menteng

Old leafy streets, large houses, and parks in Central Jakarta.

Kota Tua

The old Dutch-era town square, with museums and street food.

Kemang

Cafés, restaurants, and small shops in South Jakarta.

Lives to start in Jakarta

How it works

  1. Describe your character in one text box. Name Jakarta in the text.
  2. The game reads the city from your text and puts you in the real Jakarta, 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 visit Monas in the game?

Yes. The 3D map shows the real center of Jakarta. Search for the National Monument, Monas, and walk there.

Is the game in Bahasa Indonesia?

No. LifeSim has English only, with no language setting. Your character can still be born and raised in Jakarta.

Can I play the Jakarta game on my phone?

Yes. LifeSim runs in the browser on a phone or a computer. There is no app to download.

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