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PathLifeLife simulator · iPhone & iPad

Write yourown path.Live your story.

Live a whole life, one year at a time. Study, start a career, fall in love, raise a family, build a business empire and leave a legacy. Every year brings a new decision, and every decision changes the story.

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4.7 on the App Store Free · optional in-app purchases Plays offline Rated 13+
YOUR CHARACTER

Maya Reyes

AGE24
Happiness78%
Health92%
Net worth£4,200
CareerJunior
Career

A start-up offers you a role with equity but a smaller salary. Your manager hints that a promotion is coming if you stay.

Take the start-up roleStay for the promotion

Tap “Age up” for a taste. Illustrative scenes, not in-game screenshots.

From your first day to your family legacy
0–11Childhood

Grow up, make friends and build the habits that follow you.

12–21School & university

Choose subjects, earn qualifications and graduate.

18+Career

Find work, earn promotions or change paths entirely.

20s–40sLove & family

Date, marry, have or adopt children, twins and triplets.

Any ageWealth & business

Invest, buy property and run your own companies.

Later lifeLegacy

Pass on your inheritance and play the next generation.

What awaits you

One life. Endless paths.

PathLife is a deep, choice-driven simulation. Your money, health, relationships and reputation all carry forward from one year to the next.

Build a career

Go to school and university, gain skills and qualifications, apply for jobs, earn promotions and raise your salary.

Grow your wealth

Save, take out loans, invest in real estate and watch your net worth climb. Or lose it all and start over.

Love & family

Make friends, date, marry, go through breakups, raise children, adopt, and welcome twins or triplets.

Run a business empire

Open a company, hire staff, set your prices and expand. Start small and work your way up to an airline or a hospital.

01Cleaning company02Car wash03Gym 04Pharmacy05Game studio06Real estate agency 07Bank08Airline09Hospital

Homes & lifestyle

Rent or buy, own several homes and furnish them. Add cars, bikes, boats and private jets as your wealth grows.

Travel & licences

Take holidays with their own events and surprises, and earn car, boat and pilot licences along the way.

Goals & legacy

Complete life goals, unlock achievements and build an inheritance that carries into the next generation.

Always growing

Regular updates, new ways to play.

PathLife launched in June 2026 and has had a major update almost every month since.

4.7
Average App Store rating

“Really enjoyed it. It’s exactly the kind of relaxing game I was looking for to play before bed.”

amiralihn · App Store review

“It is different from all games I played. It is relaxing and fun.”

Pmoghiseh · App Store review
  1. 2.1.1Latest

    Adoption arrives. Apply to adopt a child, welcome them into your family and carry them into the next generation.

    • Business management, staff, pricing and progression refinements
    • Stability and performance fixes
  2. 2.0

    The business empire update. Nine businesses to own, from car washes to airlines.

    • Twins and triplets in the new pregnancy system
    • Travel events and holiday activities
    • Car, boat and pilot licences, plus boats and private jets
    • New life goals, achievements, breakups and divorce
  3. 1.2

    Putting down roots. Home ownership, renting, furniture, investments and inheritance, plus finding friends and partners.

  4. 1.0

    PathLife launches on the App Store.

Made by PathLife Studio, an independent game studio in London. PathLife is our first game, and more are on the way.

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FAQ

Common questions

Can’t find your answer? Our support team replies within 24–48 hours.

Is PathLife free to play?

Yes. PathLife is free to download and the full core game costs nothing. A one-off “Remove Ads” purchase (£3.99) is available if you’d like to play without adverts.

Which devices can I play on?

PathLife runs on iPhone and iPad with iOS or iPadOS 18.6 or later.

Do I need an internet connection?

No. PathLife can be played offline, so your life keeps going on the train, on a plane or anywhere without signal.

How do I restore my purchases?

From the Main Menu, open Marketplace and tap Restore Purchase. Anything bought with your Apple ID will be restored.

How do I request deletion of my data?

Send a request through our support page and choose “Privacy & Data deletion”. You can read how we handle data in our privacy policy.

Need a hand with your path?

Report a bug, ask about a purchase or suggest a feature. A real person reads every message.

Contact support Replies within 24–48 hours, Monday to Friday