The Sims™ 4 on Steam - User reviews, Price & Information

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Play with life and discover the possibilities. Unleash your imagination and create a world of Sims that’s wholly unique. Explore and customize every detail from Sims to homes–and much more.

The Sims™ 4 is a life sim, character customization and free to play game developed by Maxis and published by Electronic Arts.
Released on June 18th 2020 is available only on Windows in 18 languages: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Japanese, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Swedish, Finnish, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese and Korean.

It has received 166,526 reviews of which 145,405 were positive and 21,121 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. 😎

The game is free to play on Steam.


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System requirements

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Windows
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: 64 Bit Required. Windows 10
  • Processor: 3.3 GHz Intel Core i3-3220 (2 cores, 4 threads), AMD Ryzen 3 1200 3.1 GHz (4 cores) or better
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: 128 MB of Video RAM and support for Pixel Shader 3.0. Supported Video Cards: NVIDIA GeForce 6600 or better, ATI Radeon X1300 or better, Intel GMA X4500 or better
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 26 GB available space

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Feb. 2025
This is a great game to DOWNLOAD and play. With so many character options you can create any type of Sim, even a FIT GIRL! You can also REPACK your belongings and move a new lot anytime. This game is a TORRENT of nonstop fun that i would recommend INSTEAD of similar titles!
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Sept. 2024
the "why" im putting a thumb up for this game is : this game allow mods and custom contents , and dear customers , that's what's really making the game. without mods or custom contents , the game would be empty and boring to play. then you will tell "what about the packs and dlc ?" you mean what about the expensive dlc not making any sense ? sorry not sorry , when i pay 45$ for a dlc , im expecting quality AND contents , and there is none in any dlc. you will just go around and spend 45$ on dlc for what ? a few furnitures and a new game mod (who isn't even full)? big talking , small contents. this game is being developped since years and still , no major contents or abilities for lot of clothes , furnitures , or even haircuts. at this point , you're just laughing at the customers faces , spitting to their faces. why making thousands of packs and dlc so expensive with such low contents and quality ? from what i know , EA , with this game you're having lot and lot of money , yet still not doing anything for the players. without custom contents , this game would be dead.
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Sept. 2024
As a long-time fan of The Sims franchise, I have mixed feelings about The Sims 4. On its own, the game is undeniably fun, with improved graphics and smoother gameplay compared to its predecessors. It shines in areas like character customization and building mechanics, offering players endless possibilities to create and shape their Sims' world. If you're looking for a casual, life-simulation experience, Sims 4 delivers, but it comes with a serious caveat. The real issue is the aggressive monetization strategy. The sheer amount of DLC content that feels like it should have been part of the base game is, quite frankly, ridiculous. Key features that many players loved in Sims 3, such as university life, pets, seasons, and even simple tasks like laundry, are all locked behind paywalls. To get the "complete" experience, you're looking at spending hundreds of dollars, which feels like a cash grab from the developers. It makes me long for the days of Sims 3 when the base game was robust, and DLCs felt more like fun add-ons rather than essential expansions. For those who don't want to fork out the extra cash, mods are a great alternative. The Sims 4 modding community is incredibly talented and dedicated, often releasing content that rivals or even surpasses the official DLCs. With mods, you can enjoy much of what the DLC offers without breaking the bank, though it does require some trial and error to avoid game-breaking issues. Overall, I do recommend Sims 4 because it's a solid life simulation game and has some genuinely enjoyable moments. But be warned—without DLC or mods, the experience can feel limited. The game desperately needs a competitor to shake up the market, because while Sims 4 can be fun, it also feels like it's gouging its players at every turn. Verdict: 7/10—Great base, but you need mods or DLC to unlock its full potential.
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Sept. 2024
its a class game but it gets you addicted for two days and then you dont touch it for another two years but in that time its too good
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Sept. 2024
Really fun, but kinda boring sometimes, also I bought the game and was promised a free pack from EA after it came out free and never got it. Which is messed up.
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The Sims™ 4
8.6
145,405
21,121
Online players
41,405
Developer
Maxis
Publisher
Electronic Arts
Release 18 Jun 2020
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