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Paralives Indie Life Simulator Sells 250,000 Copies in First Eight Hours
July 13, 2026 at 08:00 PM
Paralives, released on Steam as an early access title in May 2026, reached 78,603 concurrent players and sold a quarter million copies on its first day.
- Paralives began in 2019 as a solo project by Montreal-based designer Alex Massé, with development crowdfunded through Patreon.
- The game sold 250,000 copies in eight hours and hit a concurrent player count of 78,603.
- Paralives Studio, now comprising about 15 people, has said future updates will add seasons, pets, and gardening as free content.
- EA announced in 2025 a $55bn buyout agreement with Silver Lake, Affinity Partners, and Saudi Arabia's PIF.