I like what inZOI is trying to do. It’s stylish, realistic, and clearly meant to bring some new ideas to life sim games. Yet, as much as I enjoy what I’ve seen so far, I can’t help but feel like it’s taking one piece of advice a little too seriously. Ben Franklin famously wrote in Poor Richard's Almanack, "Early to bed and early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise." However, it doesn’t need to be the rule of life in a video game, too.

InZOI rewards players who go to bed between 10 PM and 6 AM with a significant time boost, with the clock jumping to 30x speed. On the other hand, if you try to play at night, the game slows down. Compared to other life sims, like The Sims, which offers nightclubs, the ability to get late-night jobs, and events after dark, inZOI feels a little empty at night. A full life sim should cater to all kinds of lifestyles, not just morning people. InZOI has so much potential. I hope it gives the night owls a little more love in future updates.

InZOI Isn’t Very Nice To Night Owls

InZOI's Night Life Feels Uneventful & Empty

InZOI is a good-looking and detailed life sim, but it really favors people who follow an early schedule. If your character goes to bed between 10 PM and 6 AM, they get a big-time boost that helps speed up the night. It makes the game feel more focused on having a set daily routine. If you like staying up late, the game doesn't offer much for you to do. Albeit, it's still in early access, but it definitely has some work to do and things to fix.

After 10 PM, the world in inZOI is quiet. Most places are closed, there aren’t many fun things to do at night, and you can’t visit a bar, see a show, or hang out in a busy nighttime area. Your character can stay awake, but the game world feels empty. There’s nothing to explore, and not many people to meet. It feels like the game is quietly telling you to go to bed instead.

InZOI sold over one million copies during its first week in early access.

Not everyone plays the same way. Some people enjoy the peaceful feeling of being up late. Others want their character to work at night or just sleep in. A life sim should let players choose how they want to live. Right now, inZOI feels like it wants everyone to follow the same early schedule. That takes away some of the freedom and fun.

The Sims Has Much Better Nighttime Options

You Can Go Clubbing & More In The Sims

The Sims does a much better job with nighttime activities than inZOI. In The Sims, players can make their characters early birds or night owls, and both feel just as fun. There are always things to do, no matter what time it is. However, in inZOI, the night feels quiet and somewhat empty.

In The Sims, you can go to clubs, bars, or coffee shops that stay open late. You can have parties, hang out with friends, or go on dates. If your Sim is creative, they can stay up painting, writing, or playing music. There are also nighttime jobs, like being a DJ, bartender, or even a thief. The game s many kinds of lives, and you never feel like you're missing out because of staying up late.

InZOI doesn’t do the same. It feels made for people who go to bed early. You only get the sleep time boost if your character sleeps between 10 PM and 6 AM. After 10 PM, most things shut down. Shops are closed, places are empty, and your character can’t really do much except sleep. While inZOI looks great and has a lot of cool features, nighttime feels like wasted time.

How InZOI Could Make Nighttime More Fun

InZOI Should Add These Nighttime Activities

Currently, inZOI doesn’t have much to do at night, but that could easily change. Just because it’s late doesn’t mean the game should slow down. There are a lot of fun and relaxing things the game could add to make nighttime more interesting.

For example, going out to a club could be a fun option. Characters could dance, sing karaoke, grab drinks, and hang out with others. A night out would give players something to enjoy after a busy day. Getting a job in inZOI could include night shifts for those who like working late. Jobs like bartender, DJ, security guard, or baker could give players a way to earn money and do something useful while the rest of the town sleeps.

There could also be fun and relaxing activities. Bowling would be great for a casual night out with friends or a date. Camping could let characters build a fire, roast marshmallows, and tell stories. Night fishing might bring in special fish that don’t show up during the day. Even calm, quiet things would help make the night more fun. Stargazing with a telescope, lying in the grass to watch the stars, or catching fireflies could add a peaceful vibe to nighttime.

The game already has a cool look and vibe, so adding more things to do at night would make it feel even better. Some players want action, while others prefer something more chill. Giving them more choices after dark would make inZOI feel more fun, more complete, and closer to real life.