The Parenting Simulator

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Released May 7, 2020by Hosted GamesVery Positive(88% of 69 Steam reviews)

This is a story where you do something more terrifying than entering a haunted house, more dangerous than assaulting an alien horde, and more important than ruling a fantasy kingdom. You, and you alone, must turn your newborn baby into a functional adult. Will you be a tiger mom or a helicopter dad?

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About The Parenting Simulator

This is a story where you do something more terrifying than entering a haunted house, more dangerous than assaulting an alien horde, and more important than ruling a fantasy kingdom. You, and you alone, must turn your newborn baby into a functional adult. Will you be a tiger mom or a helicopter dad? Can you raise a child through eighteen years of humor and heartache with nothing on your side except a little patience and a lot of love? It’s a fun and unique experience designed for potential parents of all ages!

The Parenting Simulator is a lighthearted 189,000 word interactive slice-of-life novel by Matt Simpson, where your choices control the story. It's entirely text-based—without graphics or sound effects—and fueled by the vast, unstoppable power of your imagination.

  • Experience over 60 scenes designed to touch on events both major and minor in your digital offspring’s life.
  • Overcome potty training, bullies, and the dreaded driving test!
  • Live the wild emotional rollercoaster of raising a child as you go from birth to high school graduation.
  • Be the main role model in their life, as every little thing you do can have consequences that reverberate through the years.
  • Maintain relationships with friends and family or burn your bridges to spare you and your little one further heartache.
  • Watch your child grow and change from the choices you make.
  • Find out who they become through numerous possible endings!

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Very Positive (88%)

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IGRS 15DEJUS LSTEAM_GERMANY 6

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The Parenting Simulator price history

Lowest tracked price: £3.29 (Jul 7, 2026) · current best: £4.99.

The Parenting Simulator player count & reviews

88% positive reviews all-time · 2 peak players in the last 30 days.

The Parenting Simulator — frequently asked questions

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The Parenting Simulator peaked at 2 concurrent players on Steam in the last 30 days (highest on Jul 8, 2026). The player chart on this page updates daily.

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System requirements

Minimum

Minimum:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS *: Windows 7

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system

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