The Karma System in inZOI tracks how Zois behave in the world kindness is rewarded, cruelty has consequences. Each Zoi has a personal Karma Level, which changes depending on their actions. High karma can lead to praise and rewards, while low karma might make a Zoi disliked… or even turn them into a ghost.
Karma Levels
Karma Level | Description |
Great | Zois with this level are admired and respected. May unlock rewards through intervention. |
Good | Generally well-liked; kind and helpful behavior. |
Neutral | A clean slate. No significant positive or negative effects. |
Poor | Other Zois may avoid them or respond with hostility. |
Terrible | Serious consequences. May become a ghost upon death or require intervention. |
Karma Action Types
Action Type | Icon Color | Effect on Karma | Examples |
Good Karma Actions | 🔵 Blue | Increases karma | Give a gift, compliment, help others |
Neutral Actions | 🟣 Purple | No effect on karma | Casual conversations, neutral gestures |
Bad Karma Actions | 🔴 Red | Decreases karma | Mock, threaten, spread rumors |
How to Gain Karma
Action Category | Example Actions |
Social Kindness | Compliment someone's outfit, say "it’s fun being together," offer food |
Online Good Vibes | Post compliments on Bubbly, sign a good cause petition |
Community Help | Give directions, comfort someone, share positive ideas |
Note: It may take a few in-game days for karma changes to reflect.
How to Lose Karma
Action Category | Example Actions |
Rude Behavior | Yelling, insulting, mocking others |
Deception & Harm | Spreading rumors, giving fake gifts, threatening |
Criminal Acts | Extortion, fraud, physical aggression, running people over |
🚨 If a police officer sees a bad karma action, your Zoi can be arrested.
Karma Interventions
You can intervene with Zois who have extreme karma (good or bad) using the City Menu, once every 24 in-game hours.
Karma Level Needed | Intervention Type | Result |
Terrible | Scold | Resets karma to Neutral; gives Zoi a second chance |
Great | Compliment | Triggers one of three random rewards via a message from Anonymous |
Possible Compliment Rewards
Reward Type | Description |
Lottery Win | Zoi receives a sudden cash bonus |
Daily Fortune | Temporary luck boost |
Family Health | Family members stay healthy and happy |
Special Items (Meow Store)
Item Name | Cost | Effect |
Neutral Donut | 100 Meow Coins | Resets a Zoi’s karma to Neutral |
Diabolic Donut | 100 Meow Coins | Instantly sets a Zoi’s karma to Terrible, for evil playthroughs |
Soul Management Report Overview
You can view Karma info under City Edit > Karma Report.
Section Name | Function |
Soul Dashboard | Graph view of overall city karma |
Karma Status | Check each Zoi’s karma level and intervene if needed |
Souls | List of Zois who have recently died |
Ghost Zois
Condition | Outcome |
A Zoi dies with Poor or worse karma | They become a ghost with unfinished business |
Requirement for peace | Ghost must raise karma to Good before moving on |