Living a Thousand Lives: Why You Should Try Text-Based Simulators
Life-simulation games are fun because they let you explore choices without real-world pressure. One of the most interesting examples is Bitlife, a text-based game where you guide a character from birth to death. Instead of flashy graphics, it focuses on decisions—small and big—that shape careers, relationships, health, and reputation. The result feels a bit like reading an interactive diary where every choice can nudge your story in a new direction.

Gameplay
At its core, BitLife plays in short “years.” You start as a newborn and age up step by step, usually one year at a time. Each year, you can make decisions: study harder, pick a hobby, spend time with family, visit the doctor, apply for jobs, or take risks you probably wouldn’t in real life.
As you grow older, more options unlock. School introduces grades, friendships, and activities. Adulthood brings careers, higher education, romance, marriage, kids, and financial planning.…


