Youtubers Life

The game is great in the first few hours, but it gets boring very quickly.

I wish you could give neutral reviews on Steam games, because that's how I feel tbh.
This is one of those games I bought after watching some YouTubers play it and because I'm a sucker for sim games. The gameplay loop is very repetitive, which I don't entirely mind. But it's pretty much just work, make vids, upgrade/buy stuff, go to events, study, eat, sleep.

If you're looking for something that doesn't require a lot of brain power to play, like simulation games (but not complex like The Sims), like games where the goal is to make the number bigger, etc., I'd recommend this. Maybe grab it while it's own sale. If you're looking for something more dynamic, I'd get something else.

Demands lots of grind. It is fun but actually growing your channel demands grinding.

I remembered this game from when it was popular on Youtube. Finally gave into the nostalgia and bought it, I'm almost at the end of this first game; luckily I bought the two pack. I will never understand why this game died off so fast. It is a great gem from a different world, Youtube has changed so much so it is easy to forget what it used to be like. Before Ninja, before Mr Beast, before it turned into a performance. This game holds such a pure form of what the world used to be for me.

actually very fun. don't let anyone fool you. i lowkey grew up on this game and i don't regret that. honestly better as a mobile game!

Youtubers Life was cool when it first came out in 2016 but when the omg edition came out in 2018 the game was re-branded as Youtubers Life omg and I thought the omg edition would be a separate version so individuals can pick the version they like. The omg edition has really bad features compared to the original version of the game.
Here's my list of things about the omg edition I don't like and the the thing about the original version I miss
1.You have to click you mouse button to enter the game, in the original version you didn't have to click your mouse button.
2.You must reach 500 subscribers to make money out of your videos, in the original version you would make money out of every video you publish.
3.You have to share things on a social media account, in the original version players didn't have to share things on a social media account.
4.You need charisma points to unlock reaction cards, in the original you didn't need charisma points to unlock cards.
5.When making a video the scenario and reaction cards have minus points, the original version didn't have any of these.
6.The reaction cards have cartoons on them, in the original version the reaction cards had emoticons.
7.In the card collection you can't activate and deactivate the reaction cards you do and don't want to use for your videos, in the original version you could do that.
8.In the collections window you can't see which items are unlocked at which house, in the original version you could do that.
9.In the task list you have 7 days to complete a task that earns you xp and if you don't complete that task it expires, in the original version of the game you could finish the task and click on it to unlock xp at your own convenience.
That's about it for the reasons and differences as to why I don't like the omg edition of Youtubers Life, I would love to see the game go back to the original version of the game that came out in 2016.

Youtubers Life — When Fame Means Editing, Trends, and Mild Existential Crises
“Dream big: start with a webcam, a PC that looks like it came from a thrift store, and hope your upload doesn’t crash.”
What’s Fun / Works Pretty Well
Making videos is more than clicking “record.” You plan topics, edit, worry about audio quality — it feels like actual content creation, not just click-bait.
Upgrading gear, hiring collaborators, balancing life stuff (sleep, energy, study) adds a layer of strategy. It’s fun to watch your mini empire slowly grow.
Social media + events are cute touches: going to conventions, meeting new people, attending game shows. Gives flavor.
The visual style is charming and accessible. Not hyper-real, but that’s fine — fits the casual life-sim mood.
Low requirement for hardware; runs reasonably well on modest PCs. Good for folks who want chill sim games.
Where It Gets Boring / Frustrating
Repetition sets in fast. Editing similar videos over & over, managing the same tasks, chasing views/trends becomes grindy.
Early game is slow. You’ll spend a lot of time just balancing energy, money, simple equipment before things feel exciting.
Some mechanics feel shallow: relationships, audience feedback, “trend” tracking sometimes vague or not very satisfying.
UI / game polish issues — small bugs, odd animations, sometimes feels like the grind outweighs the joy.
Difficulty and challenge aren’t deep: once you get a setup going, growth becomes predictable. The thrill tends to fade.
Lessons from Trying to Become “Famous” Virtually

Lesson
What It Means in Youtubers Life


Don’t ignore equipment upgrades
Mic, camera, PC upgrades help your video quality and views. If you stay on old gear too long, you’ll lag behind.


Balance is key
Bring in money, do charisma/study tasks, rest. If you burn out, your productivity and happiness tank.


Trends are both blessing and curse
Chasing trending topics can give big boosts, but feels shallow; ignoring them means slower growth.

Final Verdict
If you like casual sims, management, and the idea of “making it big on YouTube” without the actual stress of internet fame, *Youtubers Life* is a decent ride. It’s not perfect, and it drags sometimes, but it has charm, enough depth early on, and enough goals to keep you invested — until the grind kicks in.
7/10 — Good for fans of sims and anyone curious what the content creator hustle looks like, just don’t expect constant excitement.