Baby Life DS box art

Nintendo DS · Simulation

Baby Life

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SystemNintendo DS
Released2008
GenreSimulation
PublisherDeep Silver
CommitmentWeekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 1

Baby Life is a simulation game released in 2008 for the Nintendo DS, published by Deep Silver.

It landed about 4 years into the DS's life. Other notable DS releases from 2008 include Pokémon Platinum, Professor Layton and the Curious Village and Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood.

Pick it if…

  • you want to think and plan
  • you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
  • you've played the DS hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want clear goals and a defined ending

What playing Baby Life is like

Simulation games model a system and let you play inside it, whether that means building a city, flying a plane, raising a pet or running a business.

Tip for newcomers: Simulations are often open-ended. Set yourself small goals and enjoy experimenting with the systems.

Baby Life gameplay screenshot on DS
In-game screenshot (DS)

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Playing DS games today

Many DS games rely on the touchscreen and stylus, so they play best on original hardware, a 3DS, or an emulator with mouse or touch input such as Rec0m88. The library is enormous, which makes a recommendation engine especially handy.

Baby Life FAQ

When did Baby Life come out on the DS?

Baby Life was released for the Nintendo DS in 2008.

Who made Baby Life?

published by Deep Silver.

How long does Baby Life take to play?

As a simulation game, Baby Life typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Baby Life on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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