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Paralives on Steam: the facts
| Store page | Paralives on the Steam store (app ID 1118520) |
|---|---|
| Status | Early Access since May 25, 2026 |
| Price | $39.99. No demo and no DLC listed |
| Developer | Alex Massé and team |
| Publisher | Paralives Studio |
| Genres | Simulation, Early Access |
| Reviews | Very Positive: 90% of 14,855 English reviews (November 10, 2026) |
| Steam features | Single-player, Steam Workshop, Steam Cloud, Family Sharing |
| Achievements | None yet |
| Controller support | None listed |
| Steam Deck | Unsupported, per Valve |
| Current version | 0.1.9b (October 16, 2026) |
Read from the Steam store page and its news feed on November 10, 2026. The review score is broken down on the reviews page.
System requirements on Steam
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 | Windows 11 |
| Processor | Intel Core i5 or AMD Ryzen 5 at 2.5 GHz | Intel Core i5 or AMD Ryzen 5 at 3.0 GHz |
| Memory | 12 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics | GTX 1060 or RX 6600 XT | RTX 2060 or RX 7600 XT |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Storage | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Mac | Apple M2, 12 GB RAM, macOS Big Sur 11 or newer | Apple M3, 16 GB RAM |
Mac support is for Apple processors only, so Intel Macs are out, and there is no Linux build. The developers add the same note to every tier: if your frame rate is low, lower the display resolution and other graphics settings.
Languages
Steam lists 8 languages, all for the interface: English, French, Italian, German, Polish, Portuguese (Brazil), Spanish (Latin America) and Simplified Chinese. None has full audio or subtitles ticked. Parafolk speak Parli, the game's own made-up language.
The official FAQ says more languages could be added. Fan translations are shared as mods on the Workshop, and patch 0.1.3 widened the in-game font so modders can translate into more languages.
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Steam features, explained
- Steam Workshop: 30,583 free mods, households and lots on November 10, 2026. Subscribe to install. Details on the mods page.
- Steam Cloud: saves sync between computers since patch 0.1.5 (July 2, 2026).
- Family Sharing: listed as supported.
- Single-player: there is no online mode, and the official FAQ says no internet connection is needed to play.
- Accessibility tags: adjustable text size, camera comfort, custom volume controls, adjustable difficulty, mouse-only option, save anytime, playable without timed input.
- Not there yet: Steam achievements, which are on the roadmap for Early Access, and controller support.
Buying Paralives on Steam
Paralives is sold only on Steam. The base game is $39.99 in the US, and Steam lists 7 two-game bundles that take 10% off, such as Paralives + Unpacking at $53.98 (prices on November 10, 2026). It has been 20% off three times since launch. Regional prices, the sale history and the planned price rise are on the price page.
The store page carries the developers' Early Access notes: about two years until version 1.0, a price that climbs as content is added, and a pledge of no paid DLC. Steam refunds within 14 days if you have played under two hours.
FAQ
Is Paralives on Steam?
Yes. Paralives has been on Steam in Early Access since May 25, 2026, for Windows and Macs with Apple processors. Its Steam app ID is 1118520.
Is Paralives on the Epic Games Store or GOG?
No. The developers' launch post says the game is only on Steam, and the official FAQ names Steam as the place to buy it.
Does Paralives have Steam achievements?
Not yet. The Steam page lists none as of November 10, 2026, and the official roadmap has Steam achievements as a planned Early Access feature.
Can I play Paralives on Steam for Mac?
Yes, on a Mac with an Apple processor. Steam's minimum is an M2 with 12 GB of memory and macOS Big Sur 11 or newer; the recommended setup is an M3 with 16 GB.