Living a Thousand Lives: Why You Should Try Text-Based Simulators
We spend so much time obsessing over high-definition graphics and massive open worlds that we sometimes forget the power of pure imagination. Some of the most compelling gaming experiences don’t require a graphics card that costs as much as a used car; they just require text, choices, and a little bit of chaos. If you’ve never dipped your toes into the genre of text-based life simulators, you are missing out on one of the most addictive mobile gaming loops out there.
A perfect entry point into this genre is Bitlife, a game that looks simple on the surface but offers a surprising amount of depth. It’s essentially a "choose your own adventure" book on steroids, where you guide a character from birth to death, making every significant decision along the way.
How the Gameplay Works
The premise is straightforward. You start as an infant with randomized stats: Happiness, Health, Smarts,…

