Virtual Villagers Online is a free game app that gives you control over a village of virtual people. You can teach them all the rules they need to know to survive on their new island that they were forced to adopt after a volcano destroyed their old home. They'll have to learn how to live off the new land, and that includes becoming scientists, builders, farmers, and even parents. There are various random island events that must be dealt with, and you can guide them as they develop their village.

Help them explore their new homeland and find out all the secrets it has to offer. Over time, your village will become much more prosperous and large. You can lead your tribe in various different ways, and since you are in direct control, they will listen and follow your commands.

Each member of your village will have specific stats that include their age, gender, name, health, and skills. They can learn to be healers, or they can be trained to be parents. You can also see what they like and dislike. The simulation is a lot like The Sims, but set in a jungle island world with many secrets and treasures.