Games like Growing Up

Life simulation game where players make choices to shape a character's childhood and adulthood. Features a branching narrative and generational gameplay.

88% positive from 3,651 · 2021 · 80% finish it · Steam Deck Playable · $14.99 $6.74 -55% · Lowest ever $7.19 (2026-03-26)

Life Sim Story Rich Choices MatterSimulationEmotionalRPG

Six games like Growing Up

My Child Lebensborn Remastered

96% positive from 1,306 reviews202310% finish itDeck Verified

Story-driven nurture simulation. Balance resources and time to raise a child facing prejudice.

What players likedPlayers praise its emotional storytelling and historical education, comparing its management to "Papers Please."

The catchThe daily chores repeat endlessly and the choices barely change how the story plays out.

Both are tagged Emotional, Life Sim and Choices Matter.

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My Child Lebensborn

94% positive from 1,409 reviews202117% finish itDeck Playable

Story-driven nurture simulator. Players balance resource management and daily care to shape a child's personality and worldview.

What players likedPlayers praise its engaging, story-driven parenting simulation based on real historical events.

The catchChoices barely affect the outcome, leaving players unable to actually help the child.

Both are tagged Emotional, Choices Matter and Story Rich.

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I Was a Teenage Exocolonist

96% positive from 3,986 reviews20221% finish itDeck Verified

This is a narrative life simulation RPG where players make choices that shape their character and colony. The core loop involves exploring, studying, and forming relationships, with decisions impacting future playthroughs.

What players likedPlayers praise its emotional, replayable story and inclusive characters, comparing it to narrative RPGs, dating sims, and deckbuilders.

The catchThe card minigame repeats after every action and turns dull within a couple of hours.

Both are tagged Life Sim, Choices Matter and Story Rich.

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Volcano Princess

95% positive from 3,000 reviews2023Deck Playable

A life simulation game where you raise your daughter through choices and activities. Focuses on familial bonds and character development in a whimsical kingdom.

What players likedPlayers praise this charming parenting simulator, similar to Princess Maker and Long Live the Queen, for its depth, content, and beautiful art.

The catchThe English translation is machine level bad, which hurts a very text heavy game.

Both are tagged Life Sim, Choices Matter and RPG.

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Reigns: Her Majesty

83% positive from 1,297 reviews20178% finish itDeck Playable

A narrative card-swiping strategy game where players make royal decisions to balance factions and manage their dynasty. It features a mystical inventory and royal challenges that shape the story.

What players likedPlayers praise its humorous, balanced item management, akin to a challenging, quest-driven strategy game.

The catchCards repeat and choices become stat juggling to survive rather than real decisions.

Both are tagged Life Sim, Choices Matter and Simulation.

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Just a To the Moon Series Beach Episode

98% positive from 1,204 reviews202476% finish itDeck Playable

This is a short, narrative adventure game with mini-games and RPG elements. It features familiar characters in a humorous, relaxing beach setting with quirky dialogue.

What players likedPlayers say it's like previous "To the Moon" games, praised for its intentional silliness and healthy themes.

The catchTwo hours of nostalgic fanservice with very little real story until the final minutes.

Both are tagged Emotional, Story Rich and RPG.

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More about Growing Up

What players liked

Players praise this narrative-driven life sim with RPG and roguelike elements for its relaxing gameplay, charming art, and meaningful choices.

The catch

Runs get repetitive fast and later generations carry nothing over from the last life.

Reviews: 88% positive from 3,651
Released: 2021
Finish it: 80% of players
Steam Deck: Steam Deck Playable
Price: $14.99 $6.74 -55% · Lowest ever $7.19 (2026-03-26)
Play: Single-player

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 88% positive, but with 3,651 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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