Paralives Wiki
The unofficial Paralives encyclopedia - skills, careers, items, and every corner of Melino.
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What is Paralives?
The data-mined field guide to Paralives - 23 skills, 126 careers, 112 traits, every Story Card and the whole town of Melino, pulled straight from the game files.
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Life Sim
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What is Paralives?
Paralives is an indie life simulation game developed by Paralives Studio, led by Alex Massé. Players create and control virtual people called Parafolk, build and design homes, and guide their Parafolk through life experiences including careers, relationships, and personal growth.
How is Paralives different from The Sims?
Paralives offers flexible open-floor-plan building without grid restrictions, deeply customizable Parafolk with personality traits and aspirations, and an indie development approach that prioritizes community feedback. The game focuses on creative freedom in both building and life simulation.
What platforms is Paralives available on?
Paralives launched in Early Access on Steam on May 25, 2026, for PC and Mac (Apple Silicon). No console or Linux versions exist, and a 1.0 date has not been announced.
Can you build freely in Paralives?
Yes. Paralives features a flexible building system that allows players to place walls, floors, and objects without traditional grid restrictions. Rooms can be any shape, and the terrain is fully editable.
What are Parafolk?
Parafolk are the virtual characters in Paralives. Each Parafolk has customizable appearance, personality traits, aspirations, skills, and relationships. Players guide their daily lives, careers, and social interactions.
Does Paralives have an official Discord?
Yes - the official Paralives Studio Discord is at discord.gg/paralives, with dev updates, screenshots, and community channels. Our wiki team is around there too.
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