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The Parenting Simulator

The Parenting Simulator
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Very Positive · 88% of 68
DeveloperHosted Games
GenreCasual
Wait Chip's verdict · US updated 2 days ago

Good game, but it sits 100% of the way from its all-time low to full price. It drops harder in seasonal sales. Patience pays.

Why this verdict
Price position between all-time low and full price 100%
All-time low $3.95 · 15d ago
Player reviews 88% positive of 68
Quality score 88/100
Value score 0/100

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About this game

What this game is, in the developer's words

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!

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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Price intelligence

Accepted price history and the lows that matter

Historical lows
All-time low ATL $3.95 2026-06-29
3-month low $3.95
12-month low $3.95
Current $5.99
Price events From the accepted price history · updates automatically
Jul 10, 2026
Sale ended · back to $5.99
Jun 29, 2026
New all-time low $3.95

The Parenting Simulator price history and best deals

The Parenting Simulator for PC currently sells from $5.99 at authorized stores. Its all-time low is $3.95, set on 2026-06-29.

Frequently asked questions

Answered from this game's own price and edition data

Should I buy The Parenting Simulator now or wait?
Our verdict is wait. At 100% of the way to full price, it usually drops harder in seasonal sales, so patience tends to pay.
Is $5.99 a good price for The Parenting Simulator?
$5.99 sits 100% of the way from the all-time low of $3.95 to the full price. It has been cheaper before, so there is room to wait.
Where can I buy The Parenting Simulator?
The Parenting Simulator is tracked at steam. We only list authorized stores here and always link out with a clean outbound link.
Scores
Steam reviews Very Positive · 88%
88% positive of 68
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Tech
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Minimum
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  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS *: Windows 7
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  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
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  • OS: 10.13
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    • OS: Ubuntu 20.04
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      Achievements (50)
      namery 97.2%
      friend 86.5%
      onedown 75.7%
      sisters 73.1%
      petted 71.5%
      laude 68.4%
      atlast 68.0%
      reconf 66.8%
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      DeveloperHosted Games
      PublisherHosted Games
      GenresCasual · Indie · RPG · Simulation
      ModesSingle-player
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