Paralives Wiki

The cooking system in Paralives is a skill-based mechanic where Paras start with basic recipes like microwaved hot dogs and frozen pizza, then unlock more complex dishes as their cooking skill improves. Food can spoil if left out, and younger lifestages can only cook under adult supervision.

Life Sim6/21/2026 7 min readduskvalley

Town Events are scheduled activities in Paralives that take place in public spaces around the open world. Announced through The New Paper, events like the Astronomy Club, Treasure Hunt, Weekend Market, and Yoga Classes provide skill development, item rewards, and social opportunities.

Life Sim6/8/2026 6 min readj0shlore

Eli is the first child Parafolk revealed for Paralives, introduced on October 5, 2023 as the adopted child of Sebastian. He is the lifestage exemplar for the Child stage.

Characters6/8/2026 5 min readghostpetal

An overview of the open world setting in Paralives, including the town, shops, venues, employment, and activities available to Parafolk.

A comprehensive guide to Together Cards in Paralives, the core social interaction mechanic where players choose narrative forks with consequences during conversations between Parafolk.

Social6/8/2026 7 min readrunecaster44

The Needs system in Paralives tracks the physical and mental well-being of Parafolk through color-coded bars with cartridge segments. Needs like Hunger, Sleep, Bathroom, Hygiene, and Fun operate on schedules influenced by Stats and Lifestyles, and ignoring them can lead to negative emotions or even death.

Life Sim6/8/2026 9 min readDarkwhispers

Side-by-side comparison of Paralives and The Sims franchise covering pricing model, building tools, character creation, world design, modding, and Day 1 vs post-launch feature splits.

General5/12/2026 8 min readrunecaster44

Town museum venue with collectible donation system, milestone rewards, gift shop, and art exam interactions. Confirmed Day 1 launch venue.

Locations6/8/2026 9 min readTheRealMaverick

Susan's General Store is a Countryside general store in Melino, the launch town of Paralives, tied to the Vargas family and selling farming, energy, and household goods.

Locations6/8/2026 3 min readDarkwhispers

Parli is the fictional spoken language created for Parafolk communication in Paralives. Pronounced 'par-lee,' it serves a similar role to Simlish in The Sims franchise, giving characters an expressive voice while leaving narrative interpretation to the player.

Features6/8/2026 5 min readDarkwhispers

The Expertise System in Paralives covers the daily post-shift upgrade choice that drives career progression, plus the multi-job and Application Points mechanics.

Economy6/8/2026 6 min readj0shlore

Paradimes are the in-game currency in Paralives, used for bills, careers, shopping, transit, and museum donations. This page anchors confirmed earn rates and spend examples.

Economy6/8/2026 7 min readDarkwhispers

Crème is a café near the beachfront in Melino, the launch town of Paralives, serving sixteen prepared dishes at the counter and a common spot to read the newspaper.

Locations6/8/2026 3 min readwillowmist

Paralives has a comprehensive animation system with 26 confirmed character situations, procedural adaptation for different body types and object sizes, and voice-acted reactions recorded with roughly 40 takes per animation.

Technical6/8/2026 7 min readduskvalley

The Paralives soundtrack was single-handedly composed and performed by Andrei Castanon, the game's Music Composer and Sound Designer. The music system features dynamic scoring that reacts to gameplay, four radio stations, and unique music for every town shop.

Hobbies in Paralives are gameplay activities that influence Parafolk emotions and skills. They include musical, creative, and physical pursuits, with a multi-select system that enables socializing while performing activities.

Life Sim6/8/2026 6 min readduskvalley

Sasha is the first baby Parafolk revealed for Paralives, introduced on August 29, 2024 as the lifestage exemplar for the Baby stage.

Characters6/8/2026 5 min readrunecaster44

Goals in Paralives are long-term objectives Parafolk can complete to fulfill their wishes. They differ from Wants (short-term, player-chosen) and Needs (bodily functions). Earned via personality, recent events, environment, relationships, and The New Paper hooks.

An explanation of how Paralives uses procedural animation and inverse kinematics to allow Parafolk to interact naturally with custom-sized objects, furniture, and characters of different heights.

Technical6/8/2026 7 min readj0shlore

Localization in Paralives covers in-game translation into 8 launch languages plus the fictional Parli spoken language used by all Parafolk dialogue.

Technical5/12/2026 6 min readj0shlore

Paralives features house fires that can spread between objects and multiple death types including fire, smoke inhalation, hunger, and old age. Death is not something players can trigger directly; it occurs through the autonomy system.

Life Sim6/8/2026 6 min readrunecaster44

The New Paper is the daily in-game newspaper in Paralives. It delivers lore headlines and quest opportunities every morning, drives Mayor Gloomberg's commentary, and surfaces town-event prompts.

Features5/12/2026 7 min readj0shlore

Bus Stops in Paralives anchor the PL130 town bus line. Confirmed Day 1 transit option with a 3-paradime fare per trip across the open-world town.

Life Sim5/15/2026 5 min readduskvalley

The Darcier household is a premade couple in Paralives, the wealthiest of the eleven developer-biographied families placed in Melino, built around an opposites-attract pairing of a baking-and-cute-aesthetics partner and a heavy-metal motorcycle enthusiast.

An overview of the Paralives community-funded development model, Patreon campaign, social media presence, and how fan feedback shapes the game.

Development5/28/2026 5 min readj0shlore

The Strong household is a premade single-resident household in Paralives, one of the eleven developer-biographied households placed in Melino, built around Tyrie, an arts lover and engine programmer who champions equality and acceptance.

Characters6/3/2026 2 min readvoidwalker

Mayor Gloomberg is the named first elected official of the launch town in Paralives, introduced in November 2025 and referenced regularly through The New Paper.

The Barnes household is a premade single-resident household in Paralives, one of the eleven developer-biographied households placed in Melino, built around Kareem, a laid-back young-adult tour guide who would rather stay in with a book.

Characters6/3/2026 2 min readDarkKnight_X

The Gervais household is a premade single-resident household in Paralives, one of the eleven developer-biographied households placed in Melino, built around Julien, a corporate perfectionist creative director who secretly crushes on his rival Samantha Stark.

Characters6/8/2026 3 min readwillowmist

The Wants System in Paralives gives players small, emotionally driven objectives to complete during each day. Wants are influenced by a Parafolk's current emotions, Vibes, and lifestyle habits, and completing them earns Personality Points.

Life Sim6/8/2026 4 min readj0shlore

The Premium Gym is a 24/7 fitness center near the beachfront in Melino, the launch town of Paralives, and one of the few businesses that runs town events.

Locations6/8/2026 3 min readstarcinder7

The Day-1 adoption path in Paralives: a Young-Adult-or-older Para visits a town health center to "Adopt a baby," an alternative to pregnancy for growing a household.

The Wolf household is a premade roommate household in Paralives, one of the eleven developer-biographied families placed in Melino, built around three adult friends sharing a home and making ends meet together.

The Stark household is a premade single-resident household in Paralives, one of the eleven developer-biographied households placed in Melino, built around Samantha, a business entrepreneur and the focus of Julien Gervais’s unspoken crush.

Characters6/8/2026 2 min readstarcinder7

Emma Wake is a premade Parafolk in Paralives, a retired officer who serves as the lighthouse keeper of the town of Melino, tying the Wake household to the town’s maritime landmark.

Characters6/8/2026 2 min reademberash

The Preston-Beaumont household is a premade family in Paralives, one of the eleven developer-biographied households placed in the town of Melino, framed around the gap between a picture-perfect suburban image and the strains hidden behind it.

Bloom is a florist and plant shop in the Old Town area of Melino, the launch town of Paralives, that gives away a free random plant every day.

Locations6/8/2026 3 min reademberash

The Story Nook is a two-floor pub and reading-themed venue in the Old Town area of Melino, the launch town of Paralives, with a bar, a dance floor, and books to borrow.

Locations6/8/2026 3 min readj0shlore