Paralives Wiki
Create a Para. Build a home. Live a thousand small moments. 23 skills, 126 careers, 112 traits, and every Story Card — data-mined into one wiki.
Explore the wiki- Early Access
- May 25, 2026
- PC & Mac (Steam)
- Paralives Studio
- 23
- Skills
- 126
- Careers
- 112
- Traits
- 2,187
- Items
The game guide.
Every aspect of Paralives, from creating your first Parafolk to furnishing the perfect Melino home.
- P112
Parafolk
8 life stages from Baby to Elder, 12 needs, 112 personality traits.
- S23
Skills
23 learnable skills across 8 knowledge domains, with XP curves.
- C126
Careers
126 jobs across 22 companies — salaries, schedules, career perks.
- E11
Emotions
11 emotional states driven by the Vibe system, with triggers.
- I2187
Items
2,187 buildable items across 29 categories, from sofas to synths.
- L15
Lots
Every shop, park, school, and museum in Melino.
- C
Cooking
Recipes, ingredients, and the skill levels that unlock them.
- H
Households
The pre-made families of Melino and their stories.
- C
Characters
Melino's townies — who they are and where to find them.
- S
Story Cards
Risky flirts, sudden crushes, secret talents — the cards that write your life.
- I
Interactions
Every social from Chit-chat to Deep Talk, with vibe requirements.
- R
Relationships
Friendship, romance, rivalries — and the Together Cards behind them.
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.
Detailed faces and bodies, personality traits, vibes, social perks, and lifestyle choices — the Paramaker in full.
Walls bend, rooms curve, terrain shifts. Build mode without the grid.
Story Cards drive every life: risky flirts, sudden crushes, secret talents. The game writes itself.
Live in Melino.
Working tools built on the data-mined game files.
About the game
An indie life sim, made with heart
Paralives is an indie life-simulation game by Paralives Studio, led by Alex Massé. You create and control virtual people called Parafolk, build and design homes without grid restrictions, and guide your Parafolk through careers, relationships, and personal growth in the town of Melino.
Building is flexible and open: rooms can be any shape, walls bend, and the terrain is fully editable. Life simulation runs on Story Cards — in-game event cards that surface risky flirts, sudden crushes, and secret talents.
Paralives launched in Early Access on Steam on May 25, 2026, for PC and Mac (Apple Silicon), after years of community-funded development on Patreon.
This wiki data-mines the game files: 23 skills, 126 careers, 112 traits, 11 emotions, 2,187 items, and the whole town of Melino, kept current with every patch.
- Developer
- Paralives Studio
- Creative lead
- Alex Massé
- Funding
- Patreon-backed indie
- Released
- May 25, 2026 (EA)
- Platform
- PC & Mac (Steam)
- Setting
- Melino
Frequently asked questions
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 Steam on May 25, 2026, for PC and Mac (Apple Silicon). No console or Linux versions exist, and a 1.0 date has not been announced.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.Does Paralives have an official Discord?
Yes - the official Paralives Studio Discord is at discord.gg/paralives, with dev updates, screenshots, and community channels. Our wiki team is around there too.
LIVE IN MELINO
A thousand small moments.
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