World & numbers4 min read
Eight billion people. One wonderfully random life.
When did the world reach 8 billion people? Explore the UN milestone, what the next billion means, and a playful way to picture humanity in pixels.
A LITTLE GAME ABOUT BEING HUMAN
Born at random.
A life like
no other.
You could be anyone, anywhere.
Discover a new beginning. Make the little choices.
See where a whole life takes you.
A pixel life simulator for iPhone. No account. No ads.
196 countries.One new beginning.
YOUR NEXT LIFE
Sita
Mumbai, India
A SMALL MOMENT, A BIG POSSIBILITY
+5Always had a book in hand.
Health 
Happiness A story is just getting started
Small choices.A whole lifetime.
A tiny glimpse of a possible life.
01 / A WORLD OF WHAT-IFS
Your birthplace is chance.
Your story is something else.
Start in one of 196 countries, with a new family and a new set of circumstances. Grow up one year at a time. Some things you choose. Some things life chooses for you.
ONE PLANET. SO MANY POSSIBLE LIVES.
196countries to be born in
Inspired by the real world.
Explored through a different life.
WHERE WILL YOU BEGIN?
HELLO, WORLD. I’M
Amara.
Lagos, Nigeria 🇳🇬
A busy city. A close-knit family.
A whole life still to come.
Illustrative lives. Your game will tell its own story.
02 / THE LITTLE THINGS ADD UP
One more year.
A little more you.
From your first chapter to the memories you leave behind, there’s a whole life in those little pixels.
Find out who you’ll beCHAPTER 01 / THE BEGINNING
EVERY LIFE STARTS SOMEWHEREA small world.
Endless firsts.
Your first friend. Your favourite book. The place you call home. This is where your story begins.
A whole life.In your pocket.
03 / TINY PIXELS. BIG FEELINGS.
More than the
years you count.
It’s the people you meet, the chances you take, and the ordinary days that turn into a life worth remembering.
People make the story
Build relationships, start a family, and share your days with a pet.
Find your own way
Navigate school and work, make choices, and watch your world change.
There’s always another chapter
Discover achievements, try weekly challenges, or continue as your child.
A LITTLE SPACE TO JUST PLAY
Life is complicated.
Playing shouldn’t be.
No ads.
No interruptions.
Your next chapter deserves your full attention.
No account.
Your story stays yours.
Play offline. Keep your lives on your device.
What kind of game is this?
1 in 8 Billion is a pixel life simulator. You’re born at random in one of 196 countries, then live a new life year by year: growing up, making choices, forming relationships, and seeing where chance takes you.
Can I play without an internet connection?
Yes. Once the app is installed, you can play offline. Your lives and settings are saved on your iPhone.
Do I need an account?
No account or sign-up is needed. The app has no ads or advertising trackers. Read our privacy policy for details about saves, optional sharing, and backups.
Can I keep the lives I’ve lived?
Yes. Your Album keeps past lives on your device. You can look back at your stories and choose to share a life card. The app retains the 100 most recent full life records.
Where can I get the game?
Find 1 in 8 Billion on the App Store. The listing has the latest availability, pricing, and device requirements.
FROM THE BLOG
A little more to wonder about.
Pixel people4 min read
A whole life in a few pixels: meet the six life stages
See how the pixel people in 1 in 8 Billion grow from baby to elder, with six visual stages, tiny portraits, and a consistent character identity.
ONE WORLD. BILLIONS OF BEGINNINGS.
Who will you be
this time?
Your next life is one tap away.
Download on theApp Store