Popular Kids — Release Date, Trailer & What We Know

Navigate school life, build friendships, survive rumours, and climb the social ladder through natural conversations with students who remember your choices. Release date to be announced.

Coming soonAdventureby Peter NewingPrice: N/A
Quick verdict Popular Kids is one of the most anticipated upcoming Adventure games on Steam, with no release date confirmed yet. It's on our trending radar ahead of launch — a strong early signal. If you like Adventure games such as Slime Jump, Emissary Zero, Fears to Fathom - Ironbark Lookout, it's worth a wishlist.

About Popular Kids

Become one of the Popular Kids. Step into a school where every conversation matters. Build friendships, earn trust, navigate rumours, and rise through the social hierarchy in a living social simulation where students remember what you say and how you treat them. Use your voice or text to talk naturally with classmates, uncover their personalities, and influence your reputation. Your choices shape relationships, open new opportunities, and determine whether you become admired, ignored, or disliked. Over 100 in-game days, you’ll face difficult social decisions, form alliances, resolve conflicts, and discover hidden stories. Every student has their own goals, friendships, and opinions, creating a unique experience every time you play. Features Voice or text conversations with students AI-powered characters that remember your choices Dynamic friendship, trust, and popularity systems Branching social storylines and school drama Unique student personalities and relationships Multiple paths to becoming popular Consequences that carry across the entire school year 100-day progression system with evolving events Replayable social experiences shaped by your decisions Will you become one of the Popular Kids, or will your reputation hold you back?

Description via Steam.

Key Stats

Genre
Adventure
Developer
Peter Newing
Release
Coming soon
Price
N/A

Should You Play Popular Kids?

Who it's for: fans of Adventure games like Slime Jump, Emissary Zero, Fears to Fathom - Ironbark Lookout.

Become one of the Popular Kids. Step into a school where every conversation matters. Build friendships, earn trust, navigate rumours, and rise through the social hierarchy in a living social simulation where students remember what you say and how you treat them. Use your voice or text to talk naturally with classmates, uncover their personalities, and influence your reputation. Your choices shape relationships, open new opportunities, and determine whether you become admired, ignored, or disliked. Over 100 in-game days, you’ll face difficult social decis…

Popular Kids is single-player on Steam and runs on Windows. It's on our trending radar ahead of release.

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System Requirements & Platforms

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Platforms: Windows

Minimum

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system · OS: Windows 10 (64-bit) · Processor: Intel Core i3-6100 or AMD Ryzen 3 1200 · Memory: 4 GB RAM · Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 620 or equivalent · DirectX: Version 11 · Network: Broadband Internet connection · Storage: 2 GB available space · Sound Card: DirectX-compatible sound device · Additional Notes: Microphone required for voice conversations. Internet connection required for AI-powered character interactions.

Recommended

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system · OS: Windows 11 (64-bit) · Processor: Intel Core i5-10400 or AMD Ryzen 5 3600 · Memory: 8 GB RAM · Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 / AMD Radeon RX 570 or better · DirectX: Version 12 · Network: Broadband Internet connection · Storage: 4 GB available space · Sound Card: DirectX-compatible sound device · Additional Notes: Headset with microphone recommended for the best voice conversation experience. Stable broadband connection recommended.

Popular Kids — Frequently Asked Questions

When does Popular Kids release?
Popular Kids does not have a confirmed release date yet; it is listed as Coming Soon on Steam.
What kind of game is Popular Kids?
Popular Kids is an Adventure game. Navigate school life, build friendships, survive rumours, and climb the social ladder through natural conversations with students who remember your choices.
Is Popular Kids multiplayer or co-op?
No — Popular Kids is listed as single-player only on Steam.
Is Popular Kids on Steam Deck or consoles?
Popular Kids runs on Windows via Steam; Steam Deck compatibility has not been confirmed. No console release has been confirmed.
How much does Popular Kids cost?
Pricing has not been announced yet (N/A). Wishlist it on Steam to be notified at launch.
What are Popular Kids's system requirements?
The developer has not published detailed system requirements yet.
Is Popular Kids worth wishlisting?
If you enjoy Adventure games like Slime Jump, Emissary Zero, Fears to Fathom - Ironbark Lookout, yes. It's on our trending radar.
Who made Popular Kids?
Popular Kids is developed by Peter Newing.
What games is Popular Kids similar to?
Popular Kids sits alongside Adventure games such as Slime Jump, Emissary Zero, Fears to Fathom - Ironbark Lookout.
What platforms is Popular Kids on?
Popular Kids is available on Windows.

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