It can be exciting to redesign a space to call your own, but oftentimes the work is greater than the reward. This is why games exist that focus on interior design. That way, you can let out your creative side without depleting your energy or funds.

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Interior decorating games let you build your dream home or simply experiment with different styles without real-life consequences. Here, you can find some of the best games involving interior design that will let you express your creative side. Not all games completely focus on design, but each entry involves some creative planning.

Updated March 5, 2025 by Jacqueline Zalace: Creating unique interiors can be a relaxing experience, and we know that. We've updated this list with a few more great games to play if you have an itch for interior design. We've also removed several mobile games that tend to rely on microtransactions and limited creative freedom.

13 Unpacking

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Puzzle Systems OpenCritic Reviews Top Critic Avg: 83/100 Critics Rec: 88% Released November 2, 2021 ESRB E Developer(s) Witch Beam Publisher(s) Humble Bundle Engine proprietary engine
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Platform(s) Android, iOS, PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One How Long To Beat 4 Hours Release 2021-11-02 X|S Optimized No File Size Xbox Series 672 MB (November 2023) PS Plus Availability N/A OpenCritic Rating Strong Powered by Expand Collapse

In Unpacking, players aren’t just arranging furniture—they’re unpacking a character’s life, one box at a time. The game takes a unique approach to design by having players place belongings in different living spaces across various stages of the character’s life.

Each room becomes a canvas for arranging objects and telling a story through placement, organization, and subtle decor choices. Unpacking combines puzzle elements with creative expression, making it a perfect pick for those who enjoy both storytelling and interior design.

12 Disney Dreamlight Valley

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Life Simulation Systems OpenCritic Reviews Top Critic Avg: 75/100 Critics Rec: 77% Released December 5, 2023 ESRB E For Everyone Developer(s) Gameloft Publisher(s) Gameloft Engine unity Multiplayer Online Multiplayer
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Disney Dreamlight Valley combines life-simulation and adventure with a unique home design element. Set in a magical world with beloved Disney characters, players can customize and decorate their in-game home with an extensive catalog of furniture and decor items.

From whimsical themes inspired by iconic Disney movies to cozy, personalized rooms, the game lets players bring their favorite Disney moments to life. With regular updates adding new items and design options, Disney Dreamlight Valley is ideal for fans who love creative design with a Disney twist.

11 Home Design 3D

Home Design 3D for PC and mobile has several different variants, but they all allow you to design and furnish a virtual home. The software is designed to be an easy-to-use planner that allows you to create a house of your choice and try out new looks.

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The realistic and flexible design tools also let you visualize your next home, see how a new layout would look in your current one, or simply have fun. This game makes it easy to create your dream home and make everything perfect.

This isn't quite a game, but it's perfect for planning out your current (or future) living space.

10 House Flipper

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Simulation Systems OpenCritic Reviews Top Critic Avg: 61/100 Critics Rec: 42% Released May 17, 2018 ESRB E For Everyone Engine Unity
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Platform(s) Android, iOS, PS4, Switch, Xbox One Developer Empyrean, Frozen District Publisher PlayWay S.A., Frozen District How Long To Beat 13 Hours Release 2018-05-17 X|S Optimized No File Size Xbox Series 8 GB (November 2023) OpenCritic Rating Weak Powered by Expand Collapse

House Flipper is for anyone who has ever watched those TV shows where people buy run-down homes at auction and then tear them down and totally transform them. It allows you to buy a wreck, do it up, and sell it on.

As you play the game, you'll use your money to buy a larger home to renovate and continue this pattern. If you've ever wanted to try your hand at house flipping, this is a great way to experience it.

9 Animal Crossing: New Horizons

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Animal Crossing: New Horizons

Simulation Systems 5.0/5 9.0/10 OpenCritic Reviews Top Critic Avg: 90/100 Critics Rec: 99% Released March 20, 2020 ESRB E for Everyone: Comic Mischief Developer(s) Nintendo EPD Publisher(s) Nintendo Engine Havok
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While Animal Crossing: New Horizons for the Nintendo Switch may not be as in-depth as other interior design games that focus solely on the decoration aspect, it has a ton of options thanks to other players' contributions. You are able to design not just your home but also an entire island.

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How you pace the game is up to you. You'll work to unlock new design features until you have a six-room home and an entire island to revamp. You'll even be able to change the island's internal terrain and waterways. The Happy Home Paradise DLC takes it a step even further.

8 Kawaii Home Design

Kawaii Home Design focuses on a less realistic interior design venture, but that's not a bad thing; you might love its unique layout. You're tasked with rearranging furniture based on a client's request, while still keeping some of your own creative flair in the final product.

It's not as strict with client requirements, so you can still mess around and create something that feels like your own. Outfits for a character can also be unlocked, and public polls exist where other gamers can vote on whose showroom they think is the best.

7 Design Home: House Renovation

The magic of this mobile game is that it features actual brands of furniture that can serve as inspiration for your actual home. These pieces can even be bought online through the game and delivered right to your door.

You're in charge of designing all kinds of rooms, from bedrooms to bathrooms to kitchens. There are plenty of ways to customize them so that you can make them your own while still satisfying your clients. When you reach a certain level, you can unlock personal homes that you can decorate to your liking.

6 The Sims 4

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Simulation Systems 4.0/5 10.0/10 OpenCritic Reviews Top Critic Avg: 70/100 Critics Rec: 26% Released September 2, 2014 ESRB T for Teen: Crude Humor, Sexual Themes, Violence Developer(s) Maxis Publisher(s) Electronic Arts Engine Proprietary Engine
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The Sims 4 allows you to do a lot of things that you otherwise couldn't do in real life. Even though interior design isn't the main aspect of the game, it's still an important one to keep your Sims happy. You could technically even play it just for the Build and Buy mechanic, then show off your house to the Sims community.

The Dream Home Decorator game pack especially gives decorating more depth. With it, Sims can like or dislike certain decor, and there's a new Interior Decorator career on top of the new Build and Buy options, not to mention the amazing custom content that other players upload for anyone to use, which gives you countless options.

5 Palia

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Simulation MMO Systems OpenCritic Reviews Top Critic Avg: 77/100 Critics Rec: 67% Released August 10, 2023 ESRB E10+ For Everyone 10+ Due To Alcohol Reference, Fantasy Violence, Mild Language, Mild Suggestive Themes, Use of Tobacco Developer(s) Singularity 6, Inc. Publisher(s) Singularity 6, Inc. Engine Unreal Engine 4 Multiplayer Online Co-Op
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Palia is a multiplayer life sim that plops you down in a mysterious land filled with memorable characters. While there are quests for you to work on and complete, this game is incredibly cozy! In addition to exploring, building friendships, and gathering, you'll be able to decorate your house.

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The house decoration in Palia is quite impressive. Rather than placing items on a basic grid, giving everything a boxy look, placement in Palia is quite precise. This gives the game a very realistic design style. You can even decorate outdoors if you feel like it!

4 Cozy Grove

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Life Simulation Systems 3.0/5 6.0/10 OpenCritic Reviews Top Critic Avg: 74/100 Critics Rec: 65% Released April 8, 2021 ESRB e Developer(s) Spry Fox Engine Unity
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Cozy Grove is similar to Animal Crossing: New Horizons, in that you can complete daily activities on an island filled with a handful of residents. In Cozy Grove, you'll also be able to decorate to your heart's content.

Much of the design happens outdoors, but you can also decorate your tent, which can eventually be upgraded into an impressive cabin. The storybook art style of Cozy Grove gives the game a unique design experience as well. Overall, come for the creativeness, stay for the ghost bears!