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Rakun Interactive · Published by Rakun Interactive · Official site ↗
Last updated 22 Sept 2026
Write songs, release music, perform live shows, and grow your fanbase. Manage your money, fame, stress, and relationships as you build a music career from nothing and rise to pop stardom.
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Indie, RPG, Simulation, Casual · 2026 · More under £5 games
About this game
ABOUT THIS GAME
Pop Star Life is a single-player, text-based sandbox life simulation about building a music career from nothing.
Start as an unknown artist with limited money, energy, skills, and reputation. Write songs, rehearse, perform at small venues, grow your fanbase, release music, manage your lifestyle, and slowly climb from street performances to major stages.
Your career is shaped by interconnected systems: fame, fans, money, stress, health, energy, inspiration, relationships, housing, clothing, crew members, concerts, digital platforms, and public image. Every choice affects your long-term progress.
Build Your Music Career
Write and develop songs, prepare your repertoire, record tracks in studios, release singles, and grow your catalog over time. Better preparation, stronger skills, and smarter decisions lead to better results.
Perform From Small Venues To Huge Stages
Begin with street performances and local gigs, then unlock larger venues as your fame and fanbase grow. Concerts can reward you with money, fame, fans, and reputation, but they also cost energy and increase stress.
Manage Your Life, Not Just Your Music
Your artist has daily needs. Energy, health, stress, social life, relationships, housing, and lifestyle choices all matter. Ignoring life outside music can slow your progress or create new problems.
Grow Through Systems
Hire crew members, improve your wardrobe, buy better living spaces, manage income, handle opportunities, react to events, and build a sustainable career. Pop Star Life is designed around long-term progression, layered decisions, and slow-burn growth.
A Text-Based Sandbox Inspired By Deep Browser Sims
Pop Star Life focuses on interconnected systems, progression, and player-driven goals. There is no single correct path. You decide what kind of artist you want to become.
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 64-bit
- Processor: Intel Core i3-6100 / AMD Ryzen 3 1200
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 960 / AMD RX 470 (2 GB VRAM)
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 2 GB available space
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10/11 64-bit
- Processor: Intel Core i5-8400 / AMD Ryzen 5 2600
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 1060 6GB / AMD RX 580 (4 GB VRAM)
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 4 GB available space
Supported Languages
Latest news
Patch NotesOfficial
Language menu & dark mode fixes
Hey artists! This small patch fixes two issues: Language menu: German, French, Spanish, and other locales no longer show as "Coming Soon" in Settings — they're selectable now. Home stock (dark mode): Inventory cards now use the correct dark background in dark mode; text is readable again. Your saves remain compatible. Enjoy! — Rakun InteractiveRead full article on Community Announcements (Umutation)Patch NotesOfficial
Translation polish, dark mode & UI updates
Hey artists! The latest full-game update for Pop Star Life is live. This patch focuses on readability, localization, and UI consistency. 🌍 Languages Expanded support for German, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Japanese, Korean, and Simplified Chinese. Character creation and in-game strings updated across all supported locales. Fixed leftover English fragments and mixed-language text in German, French, Italian, and Portuguese. Missing translation keys filled in — menus and mission copy now stay consistent in your chosen language. 🗺️ Tours & career Custom tour route names (e.g. World Route) now display correctly in your selected language — including existing saves. Tour planner, media feed, and career calendar re-localize tour names when you switch language. 🌙 Dark mode Dark theme now works consistently across menus, shop cards, pop-ups, and many in-game screens. Repertoire, social life, purchase confirmations, overdraft warnings, and real estate pages are theme-aware. 🔧 Fixes & improvements Fixed horizontal overflow on the Real Estate Agent and some shop pages. Hotel stays: re-booking the same hotel extends your stay; remaining-days badge on hotel cards. Food quality % shown on kitchen inventory cards. Spoiled food warning now mentions buying a fridge and can route you to the tech market. Clearer hospital admission warning copy. In-game help overlay (F1). Your saves remain compatible. Thanks for playing and for the feedback! — Rakun InteractiveRead full article on Community Announcements (Umutation)Patch NotesOfficial
Hey artists!
This update focuses on accessibility and readability. New languages — German, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Japanese, Korean, and Simplified Chinese. Change anytime in Settings → Language. Dark mode — Consistent dark theme across menus, shop cards, pop-ups, repertoire, social life, purchase dialogs, and real estate. Fixes — Real estate / shop overflow; hotel stay extension + remaining-days badge; kitchen food quality %; fridge spoilage hint; clearer hospital warning; F1 help overlay. Your saves remain compatible. Thanks for playing! — Rakun InteractiveRead full article on Community Announcements (Umutation)
