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Is there a game where you can live in Pittsburgh?

Pittsburgh life simulator

Yes. LifeSim puts you in the real Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on a 3D map of the real streets. You describe a character, and the game places them in the city. The people there have homes, jobs, and routines, and they remember you. It is free and runs in the browser.

Start a life in Pittsburgh

Life in Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh is in western Pennsylvania, where three rivers meet. It was a steel city, and today it is known for universities, hospitals, and robotics. The city has hundreds of bridges and steep hills.

Where to live in Pittsburgh

Strip District

Food markets, produce stalls, and old warehouses by the river.

Lawrenceville

Old row houses with new bars, shops, and restaurants.

Oakland

Carnegie Mellon, the University of Pittsburgh, and big hospitals.

South Side

Bars on East Carson Street and steep streets up the slopes.

Lives to start in Pittsburgh

How it works

  1. Describe your character in one text box. Name Pittsburgh in the text.
  2. The game reads the city from your text and puts you in the real Pittsburgh, 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 study at Carnegie Mellon in LifeSim?

Yes, as your story. Write a CMU student into your character. The game places you in Pittsburgh, and people react to your role.

Can I go to a Steelers game in the game?

There are no sports matches. You can search the map for Acrisure Stadium and go there. Live happenings, such as a pickup game, also appear on the map.

Is Pittsburgh on the LifeSim map?

Yes. Every real city and town on Earth is on the map. Name Pittsburgh in your text to start there.

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