The Sims 4 has a rival in new life sim with a clever, small-scale hook

With The Sims 4 now more than a decade old, it feels like there’s certainly space for challengers in the life game space. While 2024 saw the cancellation of promising rival Life By You, I’m looking forward to upcoming games such as InZOI and Paralives this year. But out right now is My Little Life, a new life sim with a unique twist. Built to fit neatly at the bottom of your screen, it’s designed to keep running while you go about the rest of your day, and you can get it on Steam at a bargain price, with a bonus launch sale if you’re quick.