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250K Paralives Buyers in 8 Hours Rattle The Sims Empire

Paralives sold 250,000 copies in eight hours, proving demand for a Sims rival—but Early Access now has to deliver.

Key takeaways

  • Paralives sells 250k copies in 8 hours on Steam
  • Paralives did not just sell fast; it exposed how much pressure had built around life sims that are not The Sims.
  • The Montreal-based Paralives Studio launched the game in Steam Early Access on May 25, 2026, sold 250,000 copies in eight hours, peaked at **78,603 concurr...
  • This also sharpens the Early Access bargain. Players are buying into a game that is visibly incomplete. Weather, pets, vehicles, and gardening are planned but abse...

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Canonical source: https://mlxio.com/technology/paralives-steam-early-access

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