The Sims™ 4

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 159,531 reviews of which 139,459 were positive and 20,072 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. 😎

The game is free to play on Steam.

The Steam community has classified The Sims™ 4 into these genres:

Life Sim Character Customization Free to Play Multiplayer Building Romance Simulation Sandbox Singleplayer Dating Sim Relaxing Casual Realistic Funny Cute Family Friendly Fantasy Immersive Sim Adventure Cartoony

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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

Reviews

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Oct. 2024

Long have I lingered within the realm of this game, spending more hours than I care to admit. Yet in truth, it has been a lifeline for me, a beacon of solace during the dark days of quarantine, when no companions could be found, and the weight of sorrow pressed heavily upon me. I recall the days I shared this world with my cousin, though it was but three years ago when I finally claimed the game for my own (back when coin was still required to enter its gates). Since then, it has brought me much joy and distraction. Yet, I must confess, to truly revel in the experience, I sought out custom content and mods to breathe new life into the world. That, perhaps, is the beauty of *The Sims 4*—its very essence is shaped by your hand, and the journey is as rich as you make it. There are many who craft wonders to enrich the base game with CC and mods, though, alas, the need for a few additional packs cannot be denied, for the base game is, by itself, quite meager. Indeed, its limitations can be quite stark. My hope is that EA shall continue to breathe new life into this game that has stood beside me in troubled times. I cherish the joy of creating characters, the vast freedom of customization, and the wondrous building system. Yet, the gameplay itself can grow weary, especially for those who possess only the base game. :] Thank you for reading! Here is a kitty. ╱|、 (˚ˎ 。7 |、˜〵じしˍ,)ノ

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.

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.

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

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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Free to play

8.6

139,459

20,072

Online players

35,612

Developer

Maxis

Publisher

Electronic Arts

Release 18 Jun 2020

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