lifesimulation
nounUK /ˈlaɪfˌsɪmjʊleɪʃən/
US /ˈlaɪfˌsɪmjəleɪʃən/
A life simulation is a game or computer program that lets you pretend to live a life, like taking care of a pet or a family.
My favorite life simulation lets me build a house and take care of a little family.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A computer model that imitates how living things behave over time.
Scientists used a life simulation to study how the animals might move through the forest.
3. A pretend situation used for practice or training.
The class ran a life simulation to practice handling money.
4. A genre of games focused on daily activities like farming, building, or making friends.
She enjoys life simulation games more than racing games.