Reviewed November 8, 2026 · Tips for getting started
Give each life a different goal
BitLife can feel directionless if you try every option at once. Give your next character one clear aim: focus on education, build a stable career, or spend more time on relationships. A goal gives you a way to judge choices without turning every life into the same story.
After that life ends, change the goal. Comparing different decisions is part of the appeal of a life simulator, and an unexpected outcome can be more interesting than a perfect plan.
Read what changed
Do not rush past the text after a choice. Look at the outcome and any changes the game displays. A choice that appears helpful in one situation may have a different result when your character’s circumstances change.
When you are learning, change one thing at a time. It is easier to understand the effect of an activity if you have not also advanced several years and made many unrelated choices.
Pause before aging up
Check the activities, people, and decisions available during the current stage of your character’s life. If an option matters to your goal, consider it before advancing time. Some choices depend on age or circumstances and may change later.
This is a useful habit rather than a guaranteed winning strategy. The game includes events you cannot fully predict, and different browser editions may offer different options.
Keep an eye on the whole character
Money or career progress is only one part of the story. Check the other information the game presents about your character, including health, happiness, and relationships where those are shown. A narrow focus may leave you with problems elsewhere in that life.
Before committing to a costly activity, read the amount and compare it with the character’s available funds. Avoid treating a choice as a guaranteed route to success just because it worked in an earlier life.
Use tips that match your edition
Online guides may describe features from a different app version, an expansion, or a paid upgrade. If you cannot find a named feature in this browser edition, it does not necessarily mean your game is broken.
Use the official BitLife website and developer’s help center for current app information. This website does not provide purchases, unlocks, or account support for the official app.
Protect your progress before troubleshooting
A page reload can interrupt a life, and clearing browser storage may delete a browser save. If the game is working, avoid reloading simply to test a player button. If something goes wrong, read the loading guide before changing storage settings.