Virtual Families
Developed by Last Day of Work
At a glance
Overview
A casual, simulation game by Last Day of Work — single-player.
Steam’s own one-line description: “From the developer of the smash-hit Virtual Villagers series comes the new casual game that captures the drama of life—Virtual Families! Virtual Families is a casual family sim that runs in true-real time. Adopt and nurture a needy person in the computer. Help them meet a mate, and start a family.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.
Reception & community
Review sentiment, ownership and peak-concurrent estimates via SteamSpy; tags are player-voted on Steam. Estimates change over time.
Features & modes
Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for Virtual Families.
| Feature | Supported |
|---|---|
| Single-player | Yes |
| Multiplayer | No |
| Co-op | No |
| Online co-op | No |
| PvP | No |
| Cross-platform multiplayer | No |
| Full controller support | No |
| Partial controller support | No |
| Steam Cloud saves | No |
| Steam Achievements | No |
System requirements (PC)
As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.
Minimum
- OS: Windows 2000, XP, Vista
- Memory: 96 MB of RAM
- Graphics: DirectX 7.0 or later
- Hard Drive: 50MB Free Space
Supported languages (1)
Virtual Families FAQ
Answered from the official Steam listing as of June 2026. Where something hasn't been announced, we say so rather than guess.
What kind of game is Virtual Families?
Steam classifies Virtual Families as a Casual, Simulation game, developed by Last Day of Work. From the developer of the smash-hit Virtual Villagers series comes the new casual game that captures the drama of life—Virtual Families! Virtual Families is a casual family sim that runs in true-real time. Adopt and nurture a needy person in the computer. Help them meet a mate, and start a family.
How much does Virtual Families cost?
As of June 2026, Steam lists Virtual Families at $9.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.
Is Virtual Families single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for Virtual Families: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.
Is Virtual Families on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Virtual Families for Windows. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Is Virtual Families out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of May 6, 2009.
What platforms is Virtual Families on?
Virtual Families is listed for Windows on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.
Is Virtual Families single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Single-player.
How much does Virtual Families cost?
Steam lists it at $9.99.
Who made Virtual Families?
Virtual Families is developed by Last Day of Work.
Where to get Virtual Families
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
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