The Parenting Simulator overview

Overview

The Parenting Simulator comes from Hosted Games and is published by Hosted Games. It arrived on Steam on May 7, 2020, and it sits naturally among Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, and Family Sharing. SteamPulse tracks it across Windows, macOS, Linux, and Steam so readers get a quick useful snapshot, not just a wall of numbers.

Players and reviews

The Parenting Simulator's latest SteamPulse observation recorded 3 players at 3 October 2026 - 15:25:13 UTC, with a tracked peak near 12. This peak is the highest value in the available SteamPulse record and may not include activity before tracking began. Player reaction is 88% positive across 68 reviews.

Language and system requirements

The Parenting Simulator is available in 1 languages including:

3 regional rating boards including dejus, steam germany, and igrs

Sales, recommendations, and streams

The Parenting Simulator has sold up to 2,070 units and has recommendation data pending. The estimated VGI revenue is $6,741. On Twitch, 0 streamers are live with around 0 total watchers.

The Parenting Simulator overview details

The Parenting Simulator combines live player counts with reviews, pricing, platform support, Store metadata, dated player history, media, recent news, and related games.

Steam Store description

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!

SteamPulse editorial summary

The Parenting Simulator is listed as a game with $5.99. It supports Windows, macOS, and Linux, belongs to Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, and Family Sharing, and is associated with Casual, Indie, RPG, and Simulation. SteamPulse's latest observation records 3 players at 3 October 2026 - 15:25:13 UTC, a tracked peak of 12, and 88% positive reviews.

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