A cozy game on Steam that offers life simulator fans the opportunity to experience a miniature version of London is enjoying some very positive reviews from players. Combining elements present in both Stardew Valley and The Sims games, Little Sim World is still in early access on Steam, but its recent reviews place it above a 90 percent satisfaction rate.
While first-person shooters, fantasy RPGs, and action-adventure games are topping the sales charts for 2025, there is still interest in games that let players live a normal life. ConcernedApe’s Stardew Valley has served as a major blueprint of games of this type since it burst onto the scene in 2016, but there are plenty of games that offer unique experiences for players without focusing too much on danger and thrilling heroics.
Little Life Sim Combines Stardew Valley and The Sims’ Best Traits
One such game, .GRAVITY’s Little Sim World, hasn’t been putting up massive player counts, but almost everyone leaving a review recently has expressed that they have been left with a very positive impression. With a lifetime review rating of 80 percent since its early access launch on May 1, reviews on Steam posted in the last 30 days have boosted that figure up to a stellar 94 percent approval rating. Described by multiple reviewers as a slower and more relaxed counterpart to Stardew Valley, one aspect that makes Little Sim World stand out in a crowded life sim market is its Sims 4-like needs. As they’re going about their day-to-day lives, players will have to make sure their customizable characters’ hunger, thirst, bladder, hygiene, comfort, and happiness are all met, while also making sure they’ve got enough invested in their energy and health to face the day.
Displayed in a cute 2D presentation, Little Sim World places players in the charming and colorful locale of Little London, a city filled with shops, activities to take part in, and highly customizable homes. While described by the developers as best played with friends in a multiplayer format, there are also plenty of NPCs with their own backstories and desires that players can interact with. With romance options in life sims being a common feature, those are present here as well, and players can build relationships with the residents of New London by learning their personal likes and dislikes.
Another way Little Sim World mirrors The Sims is through skill-building. Players can level up their fitness, strength, crafting, visual arts, recycling, cooking, knowledge, fishing, and writing skills through several different activities around the city, and more options are unlocked as players increase their City Reputation, though this mechanic appears like it will be built upon as the game moves further through its early access lifetime.
