It appears that there is yet another video game clone, but this time, it has been spotted on thePlayStationStore rather than the Nintendo eShop. The title itself appears to be very similar toAnimal Crossing: New Horizons,and the creation of clones of video game titles is becoming more and more frequent.
The clone title in question is titled “Anime LifeSim”, and the images posted to Reddit byMagusPSUshow that the game was very obviously created inAnimal Crossings'likeness.The description of the title further proves how similar the titles are, and fans are curious as to how something like this can continue to happen. More so, fans are somewhat making light of the situation, claiming it is a lawsuit waiting to happen.
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Clones have been popping up quite rapidly lately, including one forBlack Myth: Wukongand thecozy titleUnpacking.While these two titles in question were seen on the Nintendo eShop,it seems creators are branching out and creating clones of popular titles for other platforms as well.Taking a look at thePlayStationStore, the description of theAnime LifeSimtitle states,
“Rich Social Life: Form friendships with unique animal neighbours, each with distinct personalities. Build Your Paradise: Design, decorate, and expand your home while helping develop the town.”
While there is no definitive proof that this is meant to be anAnimal Crossingclone, the signs are most definitely there.The images showcase avatars that look almost identical to those fromAC, and the key features of the game resemble everything we know from theACfranchise. While having animals as neighbors is not new to the video game industry, the daily activities such as catching bugs, crafting, gardening, and discovering fossils do make it seem as though this is a clone of the popular title.
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While fans can’t seem to get enough ofAnimal Crossingas a whole, whether it beNew HorizonsorPocket Camp Complete,these types of AI-generated titles can be harmful.Allegedly, fans of the franchise did a bit of digging and found out that this is not the first time the developer ofAnime LifeSimhas potentially pirated titles, as commenterChazrinellifound an article that showcases a previous sentencing of the developer. While curating titles in the likeness of other games is not illegal, taking AI-generated images that are almost identical to a major title is not something fans will settle for.
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Fans of Animal Crossing are awaiting the next installment. New Horizons had an eight-year gap from New Leaf, but the next game might come out sooner.
The cloning of popular games seems to be a major trend as of 2024 and 2025, and while some find these games to be funny, others believe in this case that Nintendo will stop the release ofAnime LifeSimin its tracks. The future of the clone in question remains unknown. For now,fans of theAnimal Crossingfranchise can get their fill of quirky animal villagers from the real titles.
