- First release
- Sep 02, 2014
- Developer
- Maxis, The Sims Studio
- Publisher
- Electronic Arts
- Engine
- SmartSim
- Genres
- Role-playing (RPG), Simulator · Sandbox, Action, Fantasy, Comedy, Romance
- Platforms
- PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, PlayStation 4, Xbox One
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, De Sims 4, 模拟人生4, 심즈 4, Los Sims 4, Sims 4, 模擬市民4Attributes
Details
Storyline, release dates, time to beat, age ratings, modes, links, keywords
- Storyline
Choose how Sims look, act, and dress. Determine how they’ll live out each day. Design and build incredible homes for every family, then decorate with your favorite furnishings and décor. Travel to different neighborhoods where you can meet other Sims and learn about their lives. Discover beautiful locations with distinctive environments, and go on spontaneous adventures. Manage the ups and downs of Sims’ everyday lives and see what happens when you play out realistic or fantastical scenarios. Tell your stories your way while developing relationships, pursuing careers and life aspirations, and immersing yourself in an extraordinary game where the possibilities are endless.Read more
Choose how Sims look, act, and dress. Determine how they’ll live out each day. Design and build incredible homes for every family, then decorate with your favorite furnishings and décor. Travel to different neighborhoods where you can meet other Sims and learn about their lives. Discover beautiful locations with distinctive environments, and go on spontaneous adventures. Manage the ups and downs of Sims’ everyday lives and see what happens when you play out realistic or fantastical scenarios. Tell your stories your way while developing relationships, pursuing careers and life aspirations, and immersing yourself in an extraordinary game where the possibilities are endless.
- Release dates
- PC (Microsoft Windows)
- Sep 02, 2014
- PC (Microsoft Windows)
- Sep 04, 2014
- Mac
- Feb 17, 2015
All 5 release dates
- PlayStation 4
- Nov 17, 2017
- Xbox One
- Nov 17, 2017
- Game modes
- Single player
- Perspective
- First person, Third person, Bird view / Isometric
- Where to buy
- External links
- Reddit (opens in a new tab)Instagram (opens in a new tab)Facebook (opens in a new tab)Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)Official site (opens in a new tab)Steam (opens in a new tab)Twitch (opens in a new tab)YouTube (opens in a new tab)Fandom (opens in a new tab)X (opens in a new tab)Discord (opens in a new tab)
- Keywords
- life simulation, casual, character customization, management, cute
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, character customization, management, cute, building, funny, relaxing, family friendly, time management, cartoony, realism, immersive, lgbtq+, social simulation, you can pet the dog
At a Glance
- Critic Score
- 67
Overview
Steam review summary
Steam users rate this Very Positive, 201,641 reviews in all languages, recorded 16 October 2026
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How it plays
From Steam
- Life Sim
- Free to Play
- Character Customization
- Building
- Simulation
- Romance
- Singleplayer
- Sandbox
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Accessibility features
Developer lists on Steam:
Steam · recorded 16 Oct 2026Gameplay
- Save anytime, listed by the developer on Steam, recorded 16 October 2026
- Playable without timed input, listed by the developer on Steam, recorded 16 October 2026
Audio
- Stereo sound, listed by the developer on Steam, recorded 16 October 2026
- Surround sound, listed by the developer on Steam, recorded 16 October 2026
Input
- Mouse only option, listed by the developer on Steam, recorded 16 October 2026
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Languages
- Englishinterface
- Češtinainterface
Language data: IGDB · recorded 1 Nov 2026
Features
Input and devices
- Steam Remote Play on tablet
Demos and free play
- Free to play
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Steam Deck
Valve rates this game Playable · recorded 16 Oct 2026
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Media
Screenshots
Videos
Community
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Behind the game
Credits
Composer
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Setting
- Set in SimNation
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Purchases
- In-app purchases, listed by the developer on Steam, recorded 16 October 2026
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The Sims 4: Get Together, critic score 70
The Sims 4: Adventure Awaits, critic score 62
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The Sims 4: Lovestruck
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The Sims 4: High School Years
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The Sims 4: Discover University
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DLC
The Sims 4: Realm of Magic, critic score 90
The Sims 4: Parenthood, critic score 90
The Sims 4: Dream Home Decorator, critic score 80
The Sims 4: Vampires, critic score 80
The Sims 4: Spa Day, critic score 78
The Sims 4: Journey to Batuu, critic score 75
The Sims 4: Dine Out, critic score 70
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The Sims 4: Crystal Creations
The Sims 4: Home Chef Hustle Stuff Pack
The Sims 4: Werewolves
The Sims 4: My Wedding Stories
The Sims 4: Paranormal Stuff
The Sims 4: Nifty Knitting Stuff
The Sims 4: Tiny Living Stuff
The Sims 4: StrangerVille
The Sims 4: Jungle Adventure
The Sims 4: Fitness Stuff
Editions
Add-ons & Ports
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