Paralives Wiki - Game Guide for Parafolk, Skills, Careers and Emotions
the wiki
Create a Para. Build a home. Live a thousand small moments, now in Early Access on Steam.
What you'll find inside
Your life, your story.
Three pillars hold up every Paralives session. Create a Para, build their world, then live a thousand small moments.
Pillar 01 · Create
Create a Para
Design unique Parafolk with detailed faces, bodies, personality traits, vibes, social perks, and lifestyle choices.
Open Paramaker guidePillar 02 · Build
Grid-free
Walls bend, rooms curve, terrain shifts.
Skills
12
Astronomy · Cooking · Surgery · …
Careers
11
Art · Healthcare · Software
Pillar 03 · Live
Story Cards drive every life.
Risky flirts, sudden crushes, secret talents. The game writes itself.
Melino
15+
Shops · Park · School · Museum
Lifestages
8
Baby → Elder
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The game guide
Twelve sections covering every aspect of Paralives, from creating your first Parafolk to building the perfect neighborhood.
5 sections
Your people
Parafolk
8 life stages from Baby to Elder, 12 needs, and 112 personality traits across 6 categories.
OpenAbilities
Skills
23 learnable skills across 8 knowledge domains. Career perks, recipes, learning speed modifiers.
OpenProfessions
Careers
126 jobs across 22 companies and 11 domains. Salaries, schedules, useful skills, career perks.
OpenInner life
Emotions
11 emotional states driven by the Vibe system. Triggers, status effects, and Together Card interactions.
OpenGame Guide
Items
2,187 buildable items across 30 categories. Furniture, decor, lighting, plumbing, collectibles, and more.
OpenLive in Melino
Right now in the world.
A live snapshot of the Paralives community, plus the channels to plug into.
Players in-game
12 905
Right now
Launch day
TODAY
May 25 · 2026
Early Access
Wiki sections
7
12 guides · 2 tools
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A day in the life
One day in Melino.
From the morning coffee to the porch-light flicker, every Paralives session writes itself.
Frequently asked
What is Paralives?
What is Paralives?
Paralives is an indie life simulation game developed by Paralives Studio, led by Alex Massé. Players create and control virtual people called Parafolk, build and design homes, and guide their Parafolk through life experiences including careers, relationships, and personal growth.
How is Paralives different from The Sims?
Paralives offers flexible open-floor-plan building without grid restrictions, deeply customizable Parafolk with personality traits and aspirations, and an indie development approach that prioritizes community feedback. The game focuses on creative freedom in both building and life simulation.
What platforms is Paralives available on?
Paralives launched in Early Access on PC via Steam in May 2026. Additional platform support may follow after the initial release period.
Can you build freely in Paralives?
Yes. Paralives features a flexible building system that allows players to place walls, floors, and objects without traditional grid restrictions. Rooms can be any shape, and the terrain is fully editable.
What are Parafolk?
Parafolk are the virtual characters in Paralives. Each Parafolk has customizable appearance, personality traits, aspirations, skills, and relationships. Players guide their daily lives, careers, and social interactions.
the wiki
About the wiki
A community project, growing with the game.
No accounts, no tracking. Just pages that try to be useful. Data will be added as the game launches and grows.
Paralives Wiki · Launch Day · May 2026