lifesimulationgame
nounUK /ˈlaɪf sɪmjʊleɪʃən ɡeɪm/
US /ˈlaɪf sɪmjəleɪʃən ɡeɪm/
A game where you pretend to live a character's life and make choices for them.
My favorite lifesimulationgame lets me build a house and raise a family.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A video game genre focused on managing everyday activities like work, relationships, and money.
The lifesimulationgame genre includes titles about farming, city building, and dating.
3. A digital toy where players watch a virtual character grow from childhood to old age.
In this lifesimulationgame, your character ages one year every ten minutes.
4. A training tool that mimics real-life situations for practice.
Pilots sometimes use a lifesimulationgame to practice emergency decisions.