In Tiny Life, you control a set of people that live together in a household. You take care of their daily needs, build their skills, forge new relationships... or just mess up their entire life in whatever way you can think of!
You control a set of people, called "Tinies", who live together in a household. The main objective is to take care of the Tinies' daily needs, build their skills, and forge new relationships, while also having the option to "mess up their entire life in whatever way you can think of." The game features an isometric pixelart style and is inspired by classic life simulation games.
The open world design allows you to explore various public and residential lots. You can control multiple households in a single save file, enabling you to play out your own stories. Within each household, you manage the Tinies' needs, such as hunger, energy, and entertainment, by directing them to perform activities like cooking, sleeping, and socializing.
The game features a wide range of complex skills for Tinies to learn and develop, including cooking, painting, programming, and woodworking. As Tinies improve their skills, they can pursue different career paths, each with their own unique interactions and gameplay. You can choose to actively train their skills or let the AI manage your unattended Tinies.
You can foster relationships between your Tinies, including building families and watching them live unique lives. Tinies can interact with each other, form bonds, and even start families. You have the option to enable or disable pregnancy and other life events, catering to different playstyles.
The game offers extensive customization options, with over 100 clothing items and thousands of color combinations available for creating unique Tinies. You can also design and build your own houses and community spaces, such as parks and cafés, choosing from hundreds of furniture items, wallpapers, tiles, and roofs to make each building unique.
The game features a robust modding system, with a built-in C# modding API that allows you to create additional content. It also integrates with the Steam Workshop, making it easy for you to upload, download, and install custom content created by the community.
Reviews of the gameplay have been overwhelmingly positive, with players praising the game's ability to capture the essence of classic life simulation games, while offering a unique pixelart style and a range of customization and gameplay options. Many reviewers have highlighted the game's potential, especially given its early access status, and are eagerly anticipating future updates and expansions.