Is there a game where you can live in Nairobi?
Nairobi life simulator
Yes. LifeSim puts you in the real Nairobi, on a 3D map of the streets. You make a character, and the game starts your life in the city. The people have routines and friends, and they remember you. It is free in the browser.
Start a life in NairobiLife in Nairobi
Nairobi is the capital of Kenya and a center of business in East Africa. The city sits high above sea level, so the weather is mild all year. Nairobi National Park is inside the city, with wild animals in view of the towers.
Where to live in Nairobi
Westlands
Offices, malls, and nightlife. A life in tech or business.
Karen
A leafy suburb with large gardens, near the Giraffe Centre.
Kilimani
Apartment blocks, cafés, and young workers close to the center.
The CBD
The central business district, with offices, shops, and the KICC tower.
Lives to start in Nairobi
How it works
- Describe your character in one text box. Name Nairobi in the text.
- The game reads the city from your text and puts you in the real Nairobi, on a 3D map.
- Live day by day. Go to real places, meet people, and talk to them in your own words.
Questions
Can I see Nairobi National Park in the game?
Yes. The park is on the real map at the south edge of the city. Search for it and go there.
What is a matatu?
A matatu is a shared minibus, often with bright paint and music. Many people in Nairobi use them to get around.
Can I speak Swahili in the game?
LifeSim is in English, and the people answer in English. The places in Nairobi keep their real names.
Other cities
How LifeSim works
- Life sim with AI NPCs
- Life sim where NPCs remember you
- Life sim on a real map
- AI character creator
- Photo to game character
- Life sim with no dialogue trees
- Game where characters text you
- Living world game
- Life sim random events
- Draw a building in a 3D city
- Plan outings with friends
- Life sim with aging and death
- Life simulator with no download
- Free life sim with no in-app purchases