Early access life sim Tiny Life — notable for being a very faithful indie Sims-like you can grab on Steam or Itch for under £13/$15 — received a new update yesterday, bringing with it a handful of tweaks, bug fixes, and a surprise new concept: free themed sets!
The Retro Rarities Set — co-created by Tiny Life community member clovedove — includes 12 new furniture items and six new hairstyles inspired by late 20th century aesthetics. Is Smegcore a thing yet? Because that’s the best word I have to describe this kitchen. Anyway, solo dev Ellpeck has also complemented the set with two new very ’80s wallpapers and a new flooring design.
If, like so many life sim fans, you’ve been inspired by the recent Barbie movie to create some plastic-fantastic builds, the vivid mix of bright and pastel colours in this new furniture set has arrived at just the right time. And, while I genuinely hate to pit two games against each other, I can’t help but note that this is the kind of themed micro-DLC pack that EA would likely charge you a fiver for.