If you're looking for a life-sim experience like The Sims, InZOI might be just what you're looking for and it's now the most-wishlisted game on Steam ahead of launchTech12:41, 25 Mar 2025InZOI could be a big rival for The Sims(Image: KRAFTON/Inzoi Studio)While The Sims has been running somewhat unopposed after Life By You was cancelled, a new rival has emerged from South Korea in the shape of InZOI.The title, published by Krafton of PUBG Battlegrounds fame, will launch into Early Access on Steam this Friday, and looks to swap EA's long-running cartoonish art style for something much more realistic.Article continues belowIn fact, we'd argue it's one of the most impressive 'life sims' you can play for visuals alone, but early reviews have suggested it's off to a promising start in the gameplay department, too.And, if the recent Sims re-release isn't quite getting you excited, then the fact InZOI is now the most-wishlisted game on Steam might catch your attention.InZOI has a much more realistic style than its rivals(Image: KRAFTON/Inzoi Studio)"Kraftons realistic life simulation game, inZOI, just hit a major milestone, officially becoming the most wishlisted game on Steam!" a spokesperson from Krafton explained."Following its Global Showcase and release of the inZOI: Creative Studio demo, inZOI amassed over 50,000 new followers on Steam in a single week and topped the Global Wishlist chart, above games including Elden Ring Nightreign, Borderlands 4, and Hollow Knight: Silksong."While it's worth noting that Elden Ring Nightreign doesn't launch until May, Borderlands 4 is slated for September and Hollow Knight: Silksong is infamously without a release date, that should take nothing away from the impressive climb of InZOI.You can add custom items and animations(Image: KRAFTON/Inzoi Studio)"With momentum like this, inZOI is shaping up to be one of 2025s most anticipated releases so far," Krafton said, and it's hard to disagree with the numbers.SteamDB notes that the game has been added to more than 50,000 additional wishlists in the last seven days, despite some media reviews suggesting InZOI needs more time.Even in Early Access, the game looks impressive(Image: KRAFTON/Inzoi Studio)GamesRadar said it "Currently feels like a soulless imitation of the worst parts of The Sims", while Game Rant said "Even in its early access state, the life simulation game is a blast and genuinely gives The Sims a run for its money."Players can even import real-world objects using AI tools in the game, as well as using AI to generate in-game animations.Article continues belowFor the latest breaking news and stories from across the globe from the Daily Star, sign up for our newsletters.