I'm making a life simulator—what features are missing from BitLife?
Would you play a more realistic BitLife? (Not trying to replace it, just curious what people think.)
I've been working on a life simulator inspired by BitLife, but my goal is to make it much more realistic and in-depth rather than just adding more random events.
Some of the things I'm building include:
Living in real U.S. cities with different costs of living
Real careers with promotions, layoffs, performance reviews, networking, certifications, etc.
Income taxes, 401(k)s, Roth IRAs, investing, mortgages, rent, car loans, insurance, budgets, inflation, credit, and net worth
Relationships with compatibility, trust, marriage, kids, inheritance, and family dynamics
Part-time jobs, childhood allowance, college decisions, scholarships, student loans, retirement, and aging
More meaningful choices where decisions can affect your life years later instead of just giving a random +5 happiness.
The goal isn't to copy BitLife, it's to create something that feels closer to a real life simulation while still being fun to play.
I'm curious what this community thinks:
Would this actually interest you?
What features do you think BitLife is missing?
What would make you switch to or at least try another life simulator?
I'm still actively developing it, so I'd genuinely appreciate any suggestions or ideas from people who play these games.