This Grand Life 2

Life simulation about managing households through an inflation-driven economy

Poking Water Games · Released Aug 8, 2025

Reviews: Very Positive; 88% of 313
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Playing now: 7; right now
Steam Deck: Playable
Last update: 1 week ago; Sep 14, 2026

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

What is This Grand Life 2?

This single-player life simulation takes place on maps based on real cities. You set priorities for household members and choose where they work, study, and live while managing expenses, businesses, property, and investments.

For you if...

+you enjoy managing household finances and career choices
+you like setting priorities for several characters at once
+you want a sandbox with businesses and investments

Not for you if...

−you dislike managing food, rest, and work routines
−you want family life emphasized over financial decisions

What players say

88% of 313 reviews are positive

Players praise the depth of the financial simulation and its replayability. Common complaints center on tedious needs management and a confusing interface; some players also report bugs and limited depth beyond the economy.

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This Grand Life 2 system requirements

As published by the developer.

Minimum

OS: Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7 or Windows XP
Processor: 2.0 GHz or faster processor
Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 4000 / AMD Radeon HD 7400G / NVIDIA GeForce GT 120 or better graphics card with OpenGL 3.3 and later support
Memory: 500 MB RAM
Storage: 2 GB available space