The Parenting Simulator (2020)

Developer

Hosted Games

Platforms

Windows, macOS, Linux

Genres

Casual, Indie, RPG, Simulation

Rating

4.4 of 5, 69 player ratings

Typical playtime

about 5.8 hours

Where to get it

Steam

How it feels

A lighthearted, text-based choose-your-own-adventure where you guide a child from baby to adult with patience and love.

lightheartedwhimsicaltext-basedchoose your own adventurerelaxingslice of lifehumorousinteractive fiction

What players say

Players love the writing and emotional connection to their child, but note that achievement hunting requires repeating the same text. Some are frustrated by how heavily the game's path depends on US-style college financing.

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