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Life simulator
Upstart Grind
Upstart Grind is a competitive life simulator from Upstart Simworks. Pick a look and a background, then two ambitions that tilt how the final life score is weighed.
A season runs twenty weeks with seven time blocks each week. Play against three rivals, or use pass-and-play for two to four lives on one phone. Async online creates a match or joins one with a code.
Build work, school, health, money and relationships week by week. The full game is $19.95.
Phone and tablet.
In the game
Gameplay from Upstart Grind.





Price and ownership
$19.95
Sports is $29.95, Tycoon is $59.95, and the complete set of eight is $99.95. Each of those is less than buying the same games one by one.
Demo and full game
Play or buy
| Play | Full game | |
|---|---|---|
| Open it | The live demo | The same game, owned by you |
| Price | No charge to open | $19.95 once |
| Ownership | Not a purchase | Included with the purchase |
| Refund | — | 14 days, full refund |
FAQ
Before you start
Where are my saves?
A life in progress is saved on this device. The title screen offers Continue your life.
Is there multiplayer?
Yes, two ways. Pass and play is two to four lives on one phone: plan your week, then hand it over. Async online lets friends create a match or join with a code.
What is the refund policy?
Email hello@upstartsim.com within 14 days of buying for a full refund. It goes back to the card you paid with. The same 14-day policy is on the refund page.
Do I need an account?
No. There are no accounts. Solo games run on this device. Online matches store only the name, background and ambitions you type in.
Twenty weeks. Three rivals. Your move.
Phone and tablet.