Underplayed Gems

Paralives (2026)

Paralives cover
Developer
Alex Massé and team
Publisher
Paralives Studio
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Simulation, Early Access
Rating
4.5 of 5, 20,060 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 16 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

you freely shape a vibrant, open-ended life in a cheerful town with playful tools and no pressure.

sandboxrelaxingcreativeopen-worldcolorfulwhimsical

What players say

Players praise the character creator and build mode for flexibility but nearly all warn live mode gameplay is shallow, with paras lacking autonomy and towns feeling empty. Many call it a promising tech demo or sandbox, not a full game yet, and some report performance issues or save-corrupting bugs.

Trailer

Screenshots

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