Games likeThis Grand Life Apr 17, 2018
A life simulator that leans heavily into the personal finance aspect. Pay taxes, take out mortgages, trade stocks, buy real estate, start businesses, or grind your way to victory as an employee.
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Mostly Positive219 reviews
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This Grand Life is a personal finance simulator where you create a character, manage their money and help them achieve their life goals. Cruise your way through life with a silver spoon, or struggle endlessly to find employment as a convicted felon. You cannot control your past, but you can change your future. What choices will you make? Inspired by Sierra's 1990 game Jones In The Fast Lane, your life is divided into weeks. You try to accomplish as much as you can each week while economic conditions and special events create interesting choices to think about. Do I go to work this week, or take part in the Hot Dog Eating competition at the park? Should I spend time looking for a better job, or stick with my current job until economic conditions improve?
Current Features
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Balancing Needs - Core game loop of balancing short-term needs such as hunger, fun, hygiene and health with long-term goals like happiness, wealth and education.
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Stylised City Maps - The game map is based on a real major city, thanks to satellite imagery from the European Space Agency!
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Education System - Study for degrees, diplomas and PHDs, required for some higher level occupations. Go to trade school or university.
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Promising Careers and Dead End Jobs - Prestigious career paths like Banking and Chef, plus lower level occupations like Janitor and Salesperson.
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Progressive Taxation System - The more you earn, the higher your tax bracket.
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Possessions - Fridges, TVs and Computers which help with your short-term needs.
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This Grand Life is a personal finance simulator where you create a character, manage their money and help them achieve their life goals. Cruise your way through life with a silver spoon, or struggle endlessly to find employment as a convicted felon. You cannot control your past, but you can change your future. What choices will you make? Inspired by Sierra's 1990 game Jones In The Fast Lane, your life is divided into weeks. You try to accomplish as much as you can each week while economic conditions and special events create interesting choices to think about. Do I go to work this week, or take part in the Hot Dog Eating competition at the park? Should I spend time looking for a better job, or stick with my current job until economic conditions improve?
Current Features
•
Balancing Needs - Core game loop of balancing short-term needs such as hunger, fun, hygiene and health with long-term goals like happiness, wealth and education.
•
Stylised City Maps - The game map is based on a real major city, thanks to satellite imagery from the European Space Agency!
•
Education System - Study for degrees, diplomas and PHDs, required for some higher level occupations. Go to trade school or university.
•
Promising Careers and Dead End Jobs - Prestigious career paths like Banking and Chef, plus lower level occupations like Janitor and Salesperson.
•
Progressive Taxation System - The more you earn, the higher your tax bracket.
•
Possessions - Fridges, TVs and Computers which help with your short-term needs.
•
A life simulator that leans heavily into the personal finance aspect. Pay taxes, take out mortgages, trade stocks, buy real estate, start businesses, or grind your way to victory as an employee.
76%
Mostly Positive219 reviews
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$11.99
Check on IsThereAnyDeal
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