My Child: Lebensborn

About

My Child Lebensborn is a narrative-driven simulator where you care for two children in the aftermath of a brutal war. You manage their daily needs while navigating scarce resources, crafting supplies, and making decisions that shape their personalities and outlooks. The game focuses on survival and moral trade-offs as you uncover secrets about their parents and guide them toward an uncertain future. Every action impacts their emotions and worldview, forcing you to balance empathy with practicality in a fractured society. The game stands out for its heavy themes and emotional weight, blending child-rearing mechanics with historical context. Players often note the tension between nurturing and the harsh realities of postwar life, though some find the pacing slow. With release across multiple platforms including Switch and mobile, it offers a portable but thought-provoking experience. The 2018 launch brought a fresh approach to simulation games, emphasizing consequence over conventional fun.

Storyline

The player's decision not only affects how the child will feel but also develops a personality and a world view through choices. You as the player will need to work to earn money, cook, craft and play with the children in the process of raising them.