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The Parenting Simulator

Text-based parenting story where choices shape a child's future

Hosted Games · Released May 7, 2020

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Reviews
Very Positive
88% of 68
Recent reviews
Not enough recent
Playing now
0
right now
Steam Deck
Untested
Last update
Unknown
no patch notes found

Free demo available, 0 playing it now: get the demo.

What is The Parenting Simulator?

This single-player interactive story puts you in the role of a parent raising a child from birth through high school graduation. You read scenes about everyday challenges, school, and family relationships, then make choices that affect your child and the ending. It has no graphics or sound effects.

For you if...

  • +you enjoy text-based stories shaped by everyday choices
  • +you want a lighthearted story about raising a child

Not for you if...

  • you want a visual, hands-on parenting simulation
  • you dislike reading long passages between choices

What players say

88% of 68 reviews are positive

Some players say the reading-heavy format does not match what they expected from a parenting simulator.

Screenshots and trailer

The Parenting Simulator

The Parenting Simulator system requirements

As published by the developer.

Minimum

OS
Windows 7

Recommended

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system

PC version details

DRM, required accounts, controller support and Steam features.

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Keyboard and mouse
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Achievements
50
Steam features
Cloud saves, Family Sharing

Multiplayer and co-op

Languages

Text only: English.

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