The Sims™ 4 (AppID: 1222670)

Type: game Genre: Adventure, Casual, Simulation, Free To Play Developer: Maxis Publisher: Electronic Arts Release Date: Jun 2020
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The Sims™ 4 – Build Your Own Life in a Free-to-Play Adventure

The Sims™ 4 maintains a green-rated player base.

Total Players
28.9K
— Active
Genre
Adventure
Developer
Maxis

Media Gallery

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Screenshots

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Videos

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How To Play The Sims 4: Create A Sim Mode Starting Guide video thumbnail for The Sims™ 4
How To Play The Sims 4: Create A Sim Mode Starting Guide
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How To Play The Sims 4: Starting Build/Buy Mode Guide
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Real-Time Players

28.9K
(24h)

Estimated Owners

10,000,000 .. 20,000,000
Estimate via SteamSpy

Game Insights

Player Health

Healthy — 24.6K daily average.

Stable player base with low churn risk.

-15% trend

Multiplayer Viability

Healthy — 27.6K CCU.

Strong player base for matchmaking.

Stable population

Community Sentiment

Very Positive — score 75/100.

Top praised area: gameplay (0 positive mentions).

Stable

Frequently Asked Questions

How many people play The Sims™ 4?
Healthy — 24.6K daily average. Stable player base with low churn risk.
Is The Sims™ 4 multiplayer dead?
Healthy — 27.6K CCU. Strong player base for matchmaking.
What do players think of The Sims™ 4?
Very Positive — score 75/100. Top praised area: gameplay (0 positive mentions).

Genre Benchmarks

Growth Rate Top 0%

Activity Heatmap

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System Requirements

Platform Support
Windows
Windows Requirements
Minimum:
Minimum:
  • 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
Recommended:
Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: 64 Bit Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel core i5 (4 cores), AMD Ryzen 5 or better
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: 1 GB of Video RAM, NVIDIA GTX 650, AMD Radeon HD 7750, or better
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 51 GB available space
Pricing
Free to Play

Additional Information

Categories
Single-player Steam Trading Cards In-App Purchases Mouse Only Option Playable without Timed Input Save Anytime Stereo Sound Surround Sound Remote Play on Tablet
Tags
Adventure Building Cartoony Casual Character Customization Cute Dating Sim Family Friendly Fantasy Free to Play +10 more
Supported Languages
English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Japanese, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Swedish, Finnish, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Korean

Additional Information

👍 Recommendations
83.1K
positive reviews
🇩🇪 USK Rating
6
German rating
🇧🇷 DEJUS Rating
12
Brazilian rating
🇩🇪 Steam Germany
16
German classification
📦 DLC Available
112
downloadable content
🆘 Support
🎁 Purchase Options
1
package options

Developer Analytics

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About This Game

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.

Detailed Description

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About the Game

Unleash your imagination and create a unique world of Sims that’s an expression of you. Download for free, and customize every detail from Sims to homes and much more. Choose how Sims look, act, and dress, then decide 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 scenarios from your own real life. Tell your stories your way while developing relationships, pursuing careers and life aspirations, and immersing yourself in this extraordinary game, where the possibilities are endless.

Download for free — The base game of The Sims™ 4 is free to download. Get a plethora of options for building homes, styling Sims, and customizing their personalities. Craft their life stories while exploring vibrant worlds and discovering more ways of being you.







Get more with EA Play — EA Play members can expand their career possibilities with The Sims 4 Get to Work Expansion Pack.

About the Game

Unleash your imagination and create a unique world of Sims that’s an expression of you. Download for free, and customize every detail from Sims to homes and much more. Choose how Sims look, act, and dress, then decide 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 scenarios from your own real life. Tell your stories your way while developing relationships, pursuing careers and life aspirations, and immersing yourself in this extraordinary game, where the possibilities are endless.

Download for free — The base game of The Sims™ 4 is free to download. Get a plethora of options for building homes, styling Sims, and customizing their personalities. Craft their life stories while exploring vibrant worlds and discovering more ways of being you.







Get more with EA Play — EA Play members can expand their career possibilities with The Sims 4 Get to Work Expansion Pack.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are playing The “Sims™ <span class="superscript">IV</span> right now?
There are currently approximately 19,™09 players enjoying the “Sims™ <span class="superscript">IV</span> on Steam.
What does the free-to-play model mean for players of “The “Sims™ <span class="superscript">IV</span>?
It is available at no upfront cost on Steam and does not require mandatory purchases—players can enjoy all core gameplay without spending money.
Who developed and published “The “Sims™ <span class="superscript">IV</span>?
The game was developed by Maxis and published by Electronic Arts.
What sets “The “Sims™ <span class="superscript">IV</span> apart from other simulation games?
It lets players create fully customizable worlds—from individual Sim personalities to detailed homes—offering an open-ended life-simulation experience rarely found in other casual titles.

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