InZOI, Krafton’s upcoming life simulation game, has officially become the most wishlisted title on Steam. This achievement places it above major upcoming releases, including Hollow Knight: Silksong, Elden Ring: Nightreign, and Dune: Awakening. The game’s sudden rise in popularity comes just before its Early Access launch on March 28, 2025.
Why Is InZOI So Popular?
One of the main elements behind inZOI’s success is its new original take on the life sim type of game. Built on Unreal Engine 5, the game promises ultra-realistic visuals, deep character customization, and expansive city exploration.
A big highlight is the “Smart Zoi” AI system, designed to make NPCs behave in more dynamic and realistic ways, enhancing the overall immersion. Additionally, the game is positioned as a strong alternative to The Sims. Fans are looking for new games in the category that can offer more things than the Sim does.
Explosive Success and Community Hype
The hype around inZOI is reflected in its high follower count on Steam. In just the past week, the game has gained over 50,000 new followers, bringing its total to nearly 240,000. This means that a strong player base is ready to dive into the game at launch. Furthermore, Krafton’s decision to remove Denuvo anti-tamper DRM has been well-received by the community as well.
With its growing popularity and high expectations, inZOI is set to make a significant impact on the life sim market when it enters Early Access.
How to Check Steam Wishlists
Steam itself does not provide a public list or direct way for you to see the wishlist counts of games. This can make it hard to verify without external sources. However, you can rely on third-party sites like games-popularity.com, which ranks inZOI at position 1 in its Steam top wishlists. Other sites like gg.deals were checked but did not list inZOI. This is possibly due to outdated data, as their last update was in September 2024, before inZOI’s recent explosion.
