Welcome to Melino! (With emphasis on the “e”). You’re about to discover a brand-new town where you can create fresh stories, unique Parafolks, and highly detailed houses to bring your imagination to life.

Melino already feels full of personality from the moment you arrive. From jogging through the forest trails to grabbing a coffee at one of the cozy cafés, the town offers plenty of activities and small details that make it feel alive. You might even discover hidden passageways inside the City Hall while exploring the streets.

As you arrive in the Old Town through the train station, alongside many other new residents, the first thing you’ll need is a place to stay, and eventually transform into your dream home. Luckily, Melino is home to various districts and venues, each with its own atmosphere, style, and charm. So let’s take a closer look at the neighborhoods and points of interest your Parafolk can visit, explore, and call home throughout their new life in Paralives.

An Easy Way to Switch Between Households

First, when you are ready to explore the entire town, switching between families, you should know that, in Paralives, this process is so easy. Just zoom out until you see all the community spaces icons, and choose another house with residents in it. Then you only need to click the ‘Switch to this Household’ button. And voilà! Another story begins.

Melino Is Full of Life, and Venues

Even if Melino may seem relatively small at first glance, the town stands out thanks to its incredible density and attention to detail. With more than 70 lots packed into a fully open world, Paralives offers one of the most ambitious town designs seen in a life simulation game in many years. Instead of feeling massive and empty, Melino focuses on handcrafted environments, compact streets, lively plazas, and highly detailed architecture inspired by European old towns.

The city is designed to support hundreds of Parafolks living and moving around, helping the world feel active and believable. Across Melino, you’ll find a huge variety of venues and lot types, including occupied houses, empty homes ready for new residents, and completely blank lots perfect for starting your own construction projects. Alongside residential areas, the town also includes commercial and public spaces such as restaurants, cafés, shops, parks, and other community locations where Parafolks can spend time together.

Some of the most impressive architectural landmarks in the city are the City Hall and Library, the Museum, and the Secondary High School, all standing proudly at the top of the hill overlooking Melino. These places are more than just beautiful scenery: they’re social and cultural hubs where your Parafolks can meet others, contribute to the museum, and learn more about the history and secrets of Melino itself.

Before diving into Melino’s different community lots and public spaces, it is important to set a few expectations regarding the current Early Access experience. At the moment, community venues such as restaurants, cafés, and other social spaces do not include dedicated gameplay interactions like ordering food or buying coffee. Likewise, workplaces and service buildings such as offices and the hospital currently function as rabbit holes, meaning Parafolks disappear inside while the activity happens off-screen.

Even so, some of these locations are still populated with NPCs that help make the world feel lively and believable. However, stores focused on furniture, clothing, and decorative objects are fully functional, allowing players to purchase outfits and home items directly for their Parafolks and houses.

The same currently applies to Melino’s beaches and coastline. While Parafolks can relax near the water, walk along the shore, and enjoy the scenery, swimming mechanics have not yet been implemented in the current version of the game.

The Districts of Melino

Melino features four different districts where your family can live, hang out, and build their dream house: Old Town, Forest, Industrial, and Farm.  Even though each neighborhood has its own distinct atmosphere and style, the entire town remains fully open, meaning there are no loading screens between districts. Despite their differences, all areas of Melino share the same cozy, vibrant, and elegant feeling that defines the town’s identity.

Old Town

Old Town is the true heart of Melino and the district where the town’s personality shines the most. Inspired by charming European old towns, this neighborhood is filled with plazas, irregular streets, colorful buildings, and layered architecture that naturally adapts to the terrain. Instead of feeling artificially planned, every corner of Old Town feels organic and lived-in, with apartments and houses built at different heights and connected through stairways, terraces, bridges, and narrow streets.

Most of the apartments and homes in Old Town are fully residential, allowing your Parafolks to live right in the center of the town’s social life. This is also the district where you’ll find the largest concentration of venues and activities in Melino, making it the perfect place for more outgoing and social Parafolks. Cafés, restaurants, small local shops, parks, the gym, the library, and the museum are all located within walking distance of each other, helping the district feel dense, lively, and constantly active.

Old Town is also home to some of the most important progression systems currently available in Paralives. Your Parafolks can visit the museum to donate collectibles, explore the City Hall and its surrounding areas, spend time in the community space around the district, or simply meet new people while walking through the plazas and streets. The district feels designed to encourage exploration, social interactions, and storytelling in almost every corner.

The neighborhood’s atmosphere changes naturally depending on where you are. Some areas feel quieter and residential, while others become vibrant social hubs full of cafés, outdoor terraces, and public spaces where Parafolks gather together. From the central plaza with its cute well to the train station, beach area, parks, elevated terraces around the City Hall, and scenic viewpoints overlooking Melino.

Education and Culture

The cultural heart of Old Town is located around the City Hall complex. Inside the same structure, Parafolks can visit both the library and the city hall, turning the area into one of the busiest and most important places in the district.

The high school is also located in the same plaza, and all the teen students from the town will fill the area at 9 AM. On the opposite side of Old Town, players will find the elementary school built directly beside the dramatic coastal cliffs that shape part of Melino’s shoreline.

Nearby, a mysterious stone tower rises above the coastline, becoming one of the most recognizable landmarks in Melino. Its imposing silhouette adds a strong sense of history, culture, and identity to the district, reinforcing the European-inspired atmosphere that defines Old Town.

Right in front of the City Hall, players will find a large open plaza where local markets and community gatherings take place. This area acts as a transition point between the stone streets of the historical center and the greener public spaces nearby, slowly leading players toward one of the most unique places in Melino: the Community Center.

Unlike the elegant and preserved buildings surrounding it, the Community Center feels like a forgotten piece of Melino’s history. The structure resembles an old ruined cathedral reclaimed by time. However, the building is far from abandoned. The citizens of Melino are actively working together to restore and improve it through donations made by the community.

To contribute, players must visit the Community Center and check the books inside the building, which list the exact collectibles and materials currently needed. This system gives Parafolks long-term goals while encouraging exploration across the entire town.

Behind the City Hall and library complex, players will also find Melino’s museum, another important cultural space within Old Town. Besides exploring the building itself, Parafolks can donate collectibles they discover around the world, slowly contributing to the museum’s exhibitions and progression. Unlike the more specific restoration tasks connected to the Community Center, museum donations feel broader and more flexible, encouraging players to naturally collect and preserve pieces of Melino’s history while exploring the world.

Shops, Restaurants, and Public Spaces

The very center of Old Town revolves around its cozy historical plaza. One of the most iconic spots is the main square with its wishing well, where players can throw coins. Around these central streets, players will find many of the district’s local businesses, each one helping Old Town feel lively and full of personality.

Some of the most recognizable stores in the area include Bloom, a charming plant shop filled with flowers and greenery, and Headlines, the local hair salon. Nearby, players can also visit two bars called The Story Nook, alongside smaller businesses like Market Antiques, an antique store with a more vintage atmosphere, and L’ Armoire, a clothing boutique inspired by elegant European fashion. Right beside one of the historical plazas, players will also find The Cellar Door, the district’s luxurious restaurant, perfect for more upscale social outings. Old Town even includes a small local pharmacy, helping the district feel even more believable as a lived-in neighborhood.

As players move farther away from the historical center toward the quieter residential side, the atmosphere slowly becomes more suburban. Near the beach area, players can visit La Tavola di Nonna, a cozy Italian restaurant, alongside Créme, a café located nearby. Right across from both venues stands Premium Gym 24/7, creating a lively social area close to the coast where Parafolks can spend time exercising, eating, or simply relaxing near the sea.

This side of the district also acts as a transition point between Old Town and the Farm District. Close to this area, players will find Susan’s General Store, a shop connected to the Vargas family that sells farming supplies, seeds, and environmentally friendly products focused on sustainable living and green energy.

Another important part of Old Town is the train station area, which works as both a beautiful public space and a transition point between different elevations of the district. The station itself feels incredibly cozy and detailed, with benches, tables, vending machines, and resting areas where Parafolks can socialize or simply spend time.

One of the most unique landmarks in the residential coastal area is a house located near the beach that features its own lighthouse. Several public viewpoints across Old Town also include interactive telescopes, encouraging Parafolks to admire the scenery and enjoy some of the best views in the entire town.

Farm

The Farm District is easily the quietest and most peaceful area in all of Melino. Located farther away from the dense historical streets of Old Town, this district focuses on wide open spaces, nature, and a much slower pace of life. Unlike the rest of the city, the terrain here is considerably flatter, making it one of the easiest places to build large houses or farming lots without needing to heavily modify the landscape.

At the moment, the Farm District is mostly made up of empty residential lots designed for players who want to build their own countryside homes and farms. Only one family currently lives in this area. Some lots are already decorated with fields, grazing spaces, and cows to strengthen the farming aesthetic and rural identity of the district.

Despite its simplicity, the Farm District still includes a few community spaces that help connect neighbors. Across from the farming area, players can find a small public picnic and resting spot surrounded by trees, complete with benches, picnic tables, vending machines, bike parking, and public bathrooms. On certain days, this area also becomes a gathering point for sporty Parafolks, hosting outdoor exercise activities and social events where residents can meet others from around the city.

This small recreational area also acts as the beginning of a larger natural trail that leads toward the Forest District. Even though the Farm District is currently one of the simplest neighborhoods in the game, its peaceful atmosphere and open spaces make it feel like the perfect location for players who want a more farmish experience in Paralives.

Industrial

Compared to the winding streets and historic architecture of Old Town, Melino’s Industrial District embraces a much more modern and utilitarian identity. Brick apartment blocks, office buildings, paved roads, shipping containers, and elevated railway tracks dominate the skyline, creating one of the most urban-looking areas currently available in Paralives. While the neighborhood still keeps the game’s cozy atmosphere, its structure feels noticeably denser and more functional, especially thanks to the repetition of similarly designed apartment buildings.

This is also the district where most of the city’s professional rabbit hole careers are located. Many Parafolks will spend their workdays here, heading into offices and administrative buildings spread throughout the neighborhood. To support this working atmosphere, the district also includes a small fast-food restaurant called Chez Maurice, a convenient place for Parafolks to grab a quick meal before or after work.

One of the most important buildings in the district is Melino’s hospital, a large modern facility where Parafolks can recover from illnesses or even adopt a baby. Its placement helps reinforce the Industrial District as the city’s more practical and service-oriented area, contrasting heavily with the slower and more residential feel of the nearby farming and historic neighborhoods.

The district’s elevated railway tracks also play a major role in its visual identity. Some sections of the rail system pass directly above the streets and buildings, adding verticality and giving the area a slightly gritty industrial charm. Near one of these older railway sections, there is a small abandoned-looking train platform and maintenance area surrounded by containers, staircases, and concrete structures, helping the district feel more believable and lived-in.

Despite its industrial aesthetic, the area still includes smaller social spaces. Hidden between buildings and near the coastline, players can find compact green areas with benches and seating spaces where Parafolks can relax or meet others. Behind the district, close to the sea, there is also a very small public park where occasional community activities such as yoga gatherings and casual social events can take place.

The Industrial District also connects directly to the cemetery area located between this neighborhood and Old Town.

Forest

Melino’s Forest District is easily the most secluded and luxurious area currently available in the game. Built across a heavily wooded hillside filled with pine trees, winding roads, cliffs, and hiking trails, this neighborhood feels intentionally disconnected from the busier parts of the city. It is quieter, more private, and noticeably more upscale.

At the top of the district, players can find one of the most scenic public spaces in the entire map: a forest overlook connected to the hiking trails that begin near the farming area. This elevated viewpoint acts as both a resting spot and a social hub, complete with picnic tables, vending machines, seating areas, public bathrooms, and telescopes overlooking the city below. Parafolks can interact with one another here, check daily requests posted by other residents, or simply relax while enjoying one of the best panoramic views in Melino.

The area also includes a zipline that connects directly to the City Hall side of the map, reinforcing the district’s focus on verticality and traversal.

Beyond the overlook, the Forest District becomes primarily residential. This is where Melino’s most luxurious homes are located, ranging from elegant traditional mansions to more modern architectural designs hidden among the trees. Many of these houses are positioned on elevated terrain and surrounded by dense forest, giving them a strong sense of privacy while also offering some of the best views in the city.

One of the district’s most visually striking features is the large bridge connecting the mountain area with the City Hall side of Old Town. Beneath the bridge lies a deep canyon crossed by a narrow hiking path that winds through the cliffs and vegetation below. The contrast between the elevated structures above and the peaceful trail underneath showcases Melino’s impressive use of vertical space.

The canyon path itself is one of the quietest locations in the city. Surrounded by cliffs, trees, and isolated walkways, it creates an intimate atmosphere where Parafolks can walk without constantly crossing paths with other residents. Nearby, several homes are built directly into the mountainside using elevated foundations, platforms, stone supports, and layered terrain adaptation. These lots demonstrate how Paralives handles uneven landscapes, with houses designed to feel naturally integrated into the cliffs rather than simply placed on flattened terrain.

As you can see, Melino brings together a wide variety of landscapes, architectural styles, and public spaces, all tied together by the same cozy and welcoming atmosphere. Whether you prefer the charm of the historic streets, the peaceful countryside, the modern industrial district, or the quiet luxury of the forested hills, every corner of the town feels distinct while still remaining connected to Melino’s identity.

Which part of Melino is your favorite so far? Where are you planning to build your first home? Let us know in the comments, and don’t forget to check out all of our Paralives coverage here on the website!