The Reading Room

Friendly little guides for modding Paralives.

Install your first mod, recover from a broken patch, manage Workshop subscriptions, and keep your Parafolk safe — written for new and returning players alike.

The Index

All guides

02

How to Move Households in Paralives

Move a whole family between homes without losing furniture, relationships or money — plus how to swap households on the same lot.

Updated 2026-05-29 · Read →
03

How to Stop Aging and Adjust Life Stages

Freeze a Parafolk's age, slow the life-cycle clock, or tune every life stage from baby to elder — the full settings and command-line toolkit.

Updated 2026-05-29 · Read →
04

Community Center Bundles and Donations Guide

Unlock every Community Center bundle in Paralives — what each donation does, how to grind currency fast, and the optimal donation order.

Updated 2026-05-29 · Read →
05

How to Install Paralives Mods

The complete beginner guide to installing, updating and managing Paralives mods using Steam Workshop or manual files.

Updated 2026-05-20 · Read →
06

Best Paralives Mods for Beginners

Low-risk, easy-to-install Paralives mods that are perfect for your very first modded save.

Updated 2026-05-19 · Read →
07

How to Use Steam Workshop Mods in Paralives

Subscribe, update, organise and troubleshoot Paralives Steam Workshop mods without ever touching a file.

Updated 2026-05-18 · Read →
08

Paralives Custom Content Guide

Understand Paralives custom content (CC), how it differs from gameplay mods, and how to manage a growing library.

Updated 2026-05-16 · Read →
09

How to Update Paralives Mods

A step-by-step routine to keep Workshop and manual Paralives mods working after every Early Access patch.

Updated 2026-05-10 · Read →
10

How to Remove Broken Mods

A safe, step-by-step recovery plan when a Paralives mod is causing crashes, missing assets or save errors.

Updated 2026-05-09 · Read →