PC Guide
How to Play Tomodachi Life on PC
Complete guide to playing Tomodachi Life on PC — covering both the original 3DS version via Citra and Living the Dream via Ryujinx/Suyu.
Which Version of Tomodachi Life Do You Want on PC?
Best Emulators for Tomodachi Life PC
Citra / Lime3DSOriginal Tomodachi Life (3DS)
Best 3DS emulator. Supports HD upscaling, multiplayer, and touch input. Use for the classic Tomodachi Life experience.
RyujinxLiving the Dream (Switch)
Most accurate Switch emulator. Best compatibility for Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream. Open-source.
Suyu (Yuzu fork)Living the Dream (Switch)
Alternative Switch emulator with strong performance. Good Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream support.
Tomodachi Life PC System Requirements
The original Tomodachi Life runs well on nearly any modern PC via Citra. Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream requires more power due to Switch emulation overhead. See our dedicated Living the Dream PC guide for specific hardware requirements.
Original TL (Citra)
Any dual-core CPU from 2012+ 4 GB RAM Any GPU with OpenGL 3.3+ Windows 7+ / macOS 10.14+
Living the Dream (Ryujinx)
Quad-core CPU (2016+) 8-16 GB RAM GTX 1060 / RX 580 or better Windows 10+ / macOS 12+
Tomodachi Life Living the Dream PC vs Original Version
If you're choosing between playing the original Tomodachi Life PC version or Living the Dream on PC, consider: the original offers the classic 3DS charm and is easier to run on older hardware, while Living the Dream provides the full modern Tomodachi Life experience with HD visuals, online features, and expanded content. Both are excellent Tomodachi Life PC options.