Toca Life World is a digital dollhouse-style game where players explore interconnected locations and create their own stories. The core gameplay involves selecting from dozens of locales, customizing characters, and manipulating hundreds of interactive items using simple touch controls.

Players can freely combine any unlocked areas—like a city, hospital, or farm—to build a unique world. There is no set goal or narrative; the focus is on open-ended play, character interactions, and discovering humorous animations.

The mobile version expands through in-app purchases of new location and character packs. Gameplay is designed for short, creative sessions, with progress saved locally on the device.