Computed from player tags · Not ranked by quality
24 games like The Sims 4 (2026)
Every game below overlaps with The Sims 4 on things players said about it rather than on our opinion of what feels alike. Each entry shows what it matched on, so you can throw out the ones matching on the part you did not care about.
The games like The Sims 4 on a map
Compare the whole catalogueThe same 24 games, plotted rather than listed. The two axes below are the ones the ranking is built from, so a game sitting high and right is a game the formula placed near the top. Change either axis to see the field a different way. Where we hold a publisher wordmark, the game is drawn as its mark rather than a dot.
24 games have both
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Players. The share of Steam reviews marked positive, pulled toward the catalogue average in proportion to how few reviews stand behind it. A game with 200 reviews moves a long way toward the average; one with 200,000 barely moves at all. Without this a title sitting at 100 percent on nine reviews outranks Half-Life 2 at 98 percent on 278,000.
Popularity. A blend of two things that are not the same. Audience is how many people wrote a Steam review, which is a floor on how many played it. Reach is how many language editions of Wikipedia document the game, which is cultural footprint rather than sales. A game can score high on one and low on the other: a huge free-to-play title has audience without reach, and a landmark console exclusive has reach without a Steam audience at all. Where both exist they are averaged; where only one does, that one carries it.
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The short version
- Closest match: InZOI, which both open world and relaxing.
- The Sims 4 is tagged Life Sim, Character Customization, Free to Play, Building, Romance, Simulation, Sandbox, Singleplayer by Steam players. Those tags are what the matching runs on.
- 24 games qualify, each with at least fifty player reviews behind its sentiment figure.
- 3 are free to download, so you can test the resemblance yourself at no cost.
- 3 are from the same studio: The Sims 3, Spore, SimCity 4.
Why players value The Sims 4
The five things Steam players tag The Sims 4 with most. This is the yardstick every game below is measured against: the closer a game matches these, the more it is likely to scratch the same itch.
- Life Sim
- Character Customization
- Free to Play
- Building
- Romance
| Reception | on Steam (86% of 199,663) |
|---|---|
| Watch-outs | players report monetisation inside the game |
| Price | Free |
Tags, sentiment and reported problems come from Steam players; the story line is from Wikipedia. We do not add a written opinion of our own.
How these were matched
Steam tags carry the most weight, because players apply them and they describe how a game feels rather than how it was filed. Souls-like, Atmospheric and Cozy exist as tags and as nothing else, which is exactly the vocabulary this question needs. Formal genres count for less, themes and a shared studio for more.
Tags carried by more than a third of the catalogue are thrown out before matching. Nearly everything is tagged Singleplayer, so matching on it is matching on nothing. That cutoff is computed from the catalogue rather than fixed, so it moves as the catalogue grows.
All 24, closest first
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InZOI
Why it matched: both open world and relaxing; shares 13 player tags including Life Sim, Character Customization and Realistic.
"Every life becomes a story" Create your unique story by controlling and observing the lives of 'Zois'. Customize characters and build houses using inZOI's easy-to-use tools to live the life of your dreams and experience the different emotions of life created by its deep and detailed simulation.
InZOI at a glance Released 2025 Studio Krafton Player sentiment 77% positive of 32,534 Price $39.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.5/10 · Steam: (77% of 32,534)
Matches The Sims 4 on: 4 of 5 — Life Sim, Character Customization, Building, Romance
Why players like it: Life Sim, Character Customization, Sexual Content, Realistic, Simulation — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs The Sims 4: $39.99 — $39.99 pricier
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, will not launch or install, performance and stutter (details)
Shared with The Sims 4:Life SimCharacter CustomizationRealisticSimulationBuildingRomanceSandboxDating Sim
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The Sims 3
Why it matched: made by the same studio, Maxis; both open world and relaxing; shares 10 player tags including Life Sim, Simulation and Character Customization.
The Sims 3: Create the perfect world with full customization at your fingertips. Refine personalities and help fulfill destinies.
The Sims 3 at a glance Released 2009 Studio Maxis Player sentiment 86% positive of 34,337 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: (86% of 34,337)
Matches The Sims 4 on: 4 of 5 — Life Sim, Character Customization, Building, Romance
Why players like it: Life Sim, Simulation, Character Customization, Building, Sandbox — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs The Sims 4: $19.99 — $19.99 pricier
Watch-outs: players report will not launch or install, crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with The Sims 4:Life SimSimulationCharacter CustomizationBuildingSandboxCasualFunnyRomance
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SuchArt: Creative Space
Why it matched: both open world and relaxing; shares 10 player tags including Simulation, Free to Play and Sandbox.
Paint on any surfaces with numerous tools in Creative Space — a free sandbox version of SuchArt: Genius Artist Simulator. Create masterpieces, complete commissions, and decorate your studio in the most advanced artist sim!
SuchArt: Creative Space at a glance Released 2021 Studio Goose Minded Player sentiment 98% positive of 7,155 Price Free Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: (98% of 7,155)
Matches The Sims 4 on: 2 of 5 — Life Sim, Free to Play
Why players like it: Simulation, Free to Play, Sandbox, Singleplayer, First-Person — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs The Sims 4: Free — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with The Sims 4:SimulationFree to PlaySandboxRealisticFunnyFamily FriendlyCasualLife Sim
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Mabinogi
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy and relaxing; shares 8 player tags including Free to Play, Casual and Simulation; released around the same time (2012).
Embark on amazing adventures, build lasting friendships or even find romance in this unique social game, where a welcoming community with thousands of devoted players await! Whoever you are, or whatever your heart’s desire, come express it in Mabinogi and start living your fantasy life!
Mabinogi at a glance Released 2012 Studio NEXON Korea Corporation Player sentiment 74% positive of 4,197 Price Free Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.3/10 · Steam: (74% of 4,197)
Matches The Sims 4 on: 3 of 5 — Life Sim, Character Customization, Free to Play
Why players like it: Free to Play, Massively Multiplayer, Anime, RPG, MMORPG — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs The Sims 4: Free — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with The Sims 4:Free to PlayCasualSimulationFantasyCharacter CustomizationSandboxCuteLife Sim
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Slime Rancher
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy and relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Cute, Funny and Sandbox; released around the same time (2017).
Slime Rancher is the tale of Beatrix LeBeau, a plucky, young rancher who sets out for a life a thousand light years away from Earth on the ‘Far, Far Range’ where she tries her hand at making a living wrangling slimes.
Slime Rancher at a glance Released 2017 Studio Monomi Park Player sentiment 98% positive of 156,780 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.6/10 · Steam: (98% of 156,780)
Matches The Sims 4 on: none of the top five directly; it matched on other tags below
Why players like it: Cute, Exploration, Adventure, Singleplayer, Open World — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs The Sims 4: $19.99 — $19.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with The Sims 4:CuteFunnySandboxCasualSimulationFantasyFamily Friendly
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Spore
Why it matched: made by the same studio, Maxis; both open world and relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Sandbox, Simulation and Casual.
Be the architect of your own universe with Spore, an exciting single-player adventure. From Single Cell to Galactic God, evolve your creature in a universe of your own creations.
Spore at a glance Released 2008 Studio Maxis Player sentiment 93% positive of 72,594 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.2/10 · Steam: (93% of 72,594)
Matches The Sims 4 on: none of the top five directly; it matched on other tags below
Why players like it: God Game, Open World, Sandbox, Colony Sim, Exploration — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs The Sims 4: $19.99 — $19.99 pricier
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with The Sims 4:SandboxSimulationCasualCuteFunnyCartoonyFamily Friendly
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PC Building Simulator
Why it matched: both open world and relaxing; shares 9 player tags including Simulation, Immersive Sim and Building.
Build and grow your very own computer repair enterprise as you learn to diagnose, fix and build PCs. With real-world licensed components and comprehensive hardware and software simulation, you can plan and bring your ultimate PC to life.
PC Building Simulator at a glance Released 2019 Studio Claudiu Kiss Player sentiment 93% positive of 52,742 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.1/10 · Steam: (93% of 52,742)
Matches The Sims 4 on: 2 of 5 — Life Sim, Building
Why players like it: Simulation, Education, Immersive Sim, Building, Management — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs The Sims 4: $19.99 — $19.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with The Sims 4:SimulationImmersive SimBuildingSandboxLife SimRealisticCasualRelaxing
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Planet Zoo
Why it matched: both open world and relaxing; shares 9 player tags including Simulation, Building and Sandbox.
Build a world for wildlife in Planet Zoo. From the developers of Planet Coaster and Zoo Tycoon comes the ultimate zoo sim. Construct detailed habitats, manage your zoo, and meet authentic living animals who think, feel and explore the world you create around them.
Planet Zoo at a glance Released 2019 Studio Frontier Developments Player sentiment 91% positive of 97,527 Price $44.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.1/10 · Steam: (91% of 97,527)
Matches The Sims 4 on: 1 of 5 — Building
Why players like it: Management, Simulation, Building, Sandbox, Nature — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs The Sims 4: $44.99 — $44.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with The Sims 4:SimulationBuildingSandboxRealisticFamily FriendlyCuteRelaxingCasual
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Coral Island
Why it matched: both open world and relaxing; shares 9 player tags including Life Sim, Relaxing and Dating Sim.
Coral Island is a vibrant, laid-back farm sim reimagined with multiplayer! Experience enchanting island life at your own pace: farm with friends, nurture animals, build relationships, hang out with a diverse cast of characters, and dive into the magical Merfolk Kingdom.
Coral Island at a glance Released 2023 Studio Stairway Games Player sentiment 89% positive of 27,542 Price $29.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.7/10 · Steam: (89% of 27,542)
Matches The Sims 4 on: 3 of 5 — Life Sim, Character Customization, Building
Why players like it: Farming Sim, Life Sim, Relaxing, Dating Sim, Simulation — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs The Sims 4: $29.99 — $29.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with The Sims 4:Life SimRelaxingDating SimSimulationCharacter CustomizationSandboxBuildingCasual
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Reus
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy and relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Simulation, Sandbox and Casual; released around the same time (2013).
In Reus, you control powerful giants to shape the planet to your will. You can create mountains, oceans, forests and more. Enrich your planet with plants, minerals and animal life. There is only one thing on the planet that you do not control: mankind, with all their virtues and and all their vices.
Reus at a glance Released 2013 Studio Abbey Games Player sentiment 78% positive of 5,991 Price $9.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.8/10 · Steam: (78% of 5,991)
Matches The Sims 4 on: none of the top five directly; it matched on other tags below
Why players like it: God Game, Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs The Sims 4: $9.99 — $9.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with The Sims 4:SimulationSandboxCasualFantasyRelaxingFamily FriendlyFunny
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SimCity 4
Why it matched: made by the same studio, Maxis; both open world and relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Immersive Sim, Building and Sandbox.
SimCity 4 Deluxe Edition includes the bestselling SimCity 4 and the all-new SimCity 4 Rush Hour Expansion Pack. Create the most massive region of cities ever, with a farming town, bedroom community, high-tech commercial center, and industrial backbone.
SimCity 4 at a glance Released 2003 Studio Maxis Player sentiment 82% positive of 9,833 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.0/10 · Steam: (82% of 9,833)
Matches The Sims 4 on: 1 of 5 — Building
Why players like it: City Builder, Immersive Sim, Base-Building, Building, Sandbox — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs The Sims 4: $19.99 — $19.99 pricier
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, will not launch or install (details)
Shared with The Sims 4:Immersive SimBuildingSandboxSimulationCasualRealisticFamily Friendly
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Stardew Valley
Why it matched: both open world and relaxing; shares 8 player tags including Life Sim, Relaxing and Simulation; released around the same time (2016).
You've inherited your grandfather's old farm plot in Stardew Valley. Armed with hand-me-down tools and a few coins, you set out to begin your new life. Can you learn to live off the land and turn these overgrown fields into a thriving home?
Stardew Valley at a glance Released 2016 Studio ConcernedApe LLC Player sentiment 98% positive of 1,035,189 Price $14.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.8/10 · Steam: (98% of 1,035,189)
Matches The Sims 4 on: 2 of 5 — Life Sim, Building
Why players like it: Farming Sim, Pixel Graphics, Multiplayer, Life Sim, RPG — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs The Sims 4: $14.99 — $14.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with The Sims 4:Life SimRelaxingSimulationSandboxBuildingCasualDating SimCute
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House Flipper
Why it matched: both open world and relaxing; shares 8 player tags including Simulation, Building and Relaxing; released around the same time (2018).
House Flipper is a unique chance to become a one-man renovation crew. Buy, repair and remodel devastated houses. Give them a second life and sell them at a profit!
House Flipper at a glance Released 2018 Studio Empyrean Player sentiment 94% positive of 111,507 Price $24.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: (94% of 111,507)
Matches The Sims 4 on: 1 of 5 — Building
Why players like it: Simulation, Design & Illustration, Building, Singleplayer, Relaxing — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs The Sims 4: $24.99 — $24.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with The Sims 4:SimulationBuildingRelaxingSandboxCasualImmersive SimFamily FriendlyRealistic
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Farm Together
Why it matched: both open world and relaxing; shares 8 player tags including Simulation, Relaxing and Casual; released around the same time (2018).
Grow your own farm all by yourself, or cooperate with your friends in this unique, relaxing farming experience!
Farm Together at a glance Released 2018 Studio Milkstone Studios Player sentiment 94% positive of 22,110 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: (94% of 22,110)
Matches The Sims 4 on: 2 of 5 — Character Customization, Building
Why players like it: Agriculture, Multiplayer, Simulation, Relaxing, Online Co-Op — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs The Sims 4: $19.99 — $19.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with The Sims 4:SimulationRelaxingCasualBuildingCuteSandboxCharacter CustomizationCartoony
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Planet Coaster
Why it matched: both open world and relaxing; shares 8 player tags including Simulation, Building and Sandbox; released around the same time (2016).
Planet Coaster® - the future of coaster park simulation games has arrived! Surprise, delight and thrill incredible crowds as you build your coaster park empire - let your imagination run wild, and share your success with the world.
Planet Coaster at a glance Released 2016 Studio Frontier Developments Player sentiment 91% positive of 72,148 Price $44.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: (91% of 72,148)
Matches The Sims 4 on: 1 of 5 — Building
Why players like it: Simulation, Building, Management, Sandbox, Family Friendly — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs The Sims 4: $44.99 — $44.99 pricier
Watch-outs: players report performance and stutter (details)
Shared with The Sims 4:SimulationBuildingSandboxFamily FriendlyRelaxingRealisticFunnyCasual
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Youtubers Life
Why it matched: both open world and relaxing; shares 8 player tags including Life Sim, Character Customization and Casual; released around the same time (2017).
Become the most successful youtuber on the planet! Create videos, get subscribers, attend events, interact with your fans… and grow your channel. Live a youtuber’s life!
Youtubers Life at a glance Released 2017 Studio UPLAY Online Player sentiment 77% positive of 15,413 Price $9.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.7/10 · Steam: (77% of 15,413)
Matches The Sims 4 on: 2 of 5 — Life Sim, Character Customization
Why players like it: Management, Singleplayer, Life Sim, Character Customization, Casual — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs The Sims 4: $9.99 — $9.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with The Sims 4:Life SimCharacter CustomizationCasualSimulationFamily FriendlyFunnyRealisticSandbox
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Fields of Mistria
Why it matched: both open world and relaxing; shares 8 player tags including Dating Sim, Life Sim and Simulation.
Start your new life! Build the farm of your dreams as you discover a world brimming with possibilities. Magic, romance, and adventure all await you in this nostalgic farming / life sim RPG!
Fields of Mistria at a glance Released 2026 Studio NPC Studio Player sentiment 97% positive of 33,759 Price $13.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.3/10 · Steam: (97% of 33,759)
Matches The Sims 4 on: 3 of 5 — Life Sim, Building, Romance
Why players like it: Early Access, Farming Sim, Dating Sim, RPG, Life Sim — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs The Sims 4: $13.99 — $13.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with The Sims 4:Dating SimLife SimSimulationRomanceCuteRelaxingSandboxBuilding
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PowerWash Simulator
Why it matched: both open world and relaxing; shares 8 player tags including Casual, Relaxing and Simulation.
Release the Pressure with PowerWash Simulator! Wash away your worries with the soothing sounds of high-pressure water. Fire up your power washer and blast away every speck of dirt and grime you can find, all with the simple satisfaction of power-washing to a sparkling finish.
PowerWash Simulator at a glance Released 2022 Studio FuturLab Player sentiment 96% positive of 58,640 Price $9.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.3/10 · Steam: (96% of 58,640)
Matches The Sims 4 on: none of the top five directly; it matched on other tags below
Why players like it: Casual, Relaxing, Simulation, Multiplayer, First-Person — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs The Sims 4: $9.99 — $9.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with The Sims 4:CasualRelaxingSimulationSandboxFunnyImmersive SimFamily FriendlyRealistic
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Slime Rancher 2
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy and relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Cute, Relaxing and Simulation.
Continue the adventures of Beatrix LeBeau as she journeys across the Slime Sea to Rainbow Island, a land brimming with ancient mysteries, and bursting with wiggly, new slimes to wrangle in this sequel to the smash-hit, Slime Rancher.
Slime Rancher 2 at a glance Released 2025 Studio Monomi Park Player sentiment 95% positive of 49,802 Price $29.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.2/10 · Steam: (95% of 49,802)
Matches The Sims 4 on: 1 of 5 — Building
Why players like it: Early Access, Cute, Relaxing, Colorful, Open World — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs The Sims 4: $29.99 — $29.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with The Sims 4:CuteRelaxingSimulationFamily FriendlyCasualFantasyBuilding
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Supermarket Together
Why it matched: both open world and relaxing; shares 8 player tags including Simulation, Free to Play and Immersive Sim.
The multiplayer supermarket has arrived to your neighbourhood for free! Stock your shop space, unlock perks and franchises, hire employees or chase those pesky shoplifters. The more players, the more action!
Supermarket Together at a glance Released 2024 Studio DeadDevsTellNoLies Player sentiment 94% positive of 98,337 Price Free Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.3/10 · Steam: (94% of 98,337)
Matches The Sims 4 on: 3 of 5 — Life Sim, Free to Play, Building
Why players like it: Simulation, Online Co-Op, Multiplayer, Free to Play, Management — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs The Sims 4: Free — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with The Sims 4:SimulationFree to PlayImmersive SimLife SimBuildingSandboxRealisticCasual
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My Time at Sandrock
Why it matched: both open world and relaxing; shares 8 player tags including Life Sim, Building and Sandbox.
Travel to the desert community of Sandrock and take on the role of a fledgling Builder. Use your trusty toolset to gather resources, construct machines, and turn your run-down workshop into a well-oiled production facility to save the town from the jaws of economic ruin!
My Time at Sandrock at a glance Released 2023 Studio Pathea Games Player sentiment 88% positive of 28,975 Price $39.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.7/10 · Steam: (88% of 28,975)
Matches The Sims 4 on: 3 of 5 — Life Sim, Character Customization, Building
Why players like it: Life Sim, Building, Farming Sim, Multiplayer, Sandbox — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs The Sims 4: $39.99 — $39.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with The Sims 4:Life SimBuildingSandboxDating SimCharacter CustomizationSimulationCasualCartoony
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Scribblenauts Unlimited
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy and relaxing; shares 6 player tags including Casual, Sandbox and Family Friendly; released around the same time (2012).
The best-selling, award-winning franchise is back – on your home PC in gorgeous HD for the first time.
Scribblenauts Unlimited at a glance Released 2012 Studio 5th Cell Media Player sentiment 94% positive of 12,381 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: (94% of 12,381)
Matches The Sims 4 on: none of the top five directly; it matched on other tags below
Why players like it: Puzzle, Casual, Adventure, Sandbox, Family Friendly — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs The Sims 4: $19.99 — $19.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with The Sims 4:CasualSandboxFamily FriendlyFunnyCuteFantasy
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Two Point Hospital
Why it matched: both open world and relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Simulation, Building and Funny; released around the same time (2018).
Design stunning hospitals, cure peculiar illnesses and manage troublesome staff as you spread your budding healthcare organisation across Two Point County.
Two Point Hospital at a glance Released 2018 Studio Two Point Studios Player sentiment 92% positive of 34,935 Price $29.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: (92% of 34,935)
Matches The Sims 4 on: 1 of 5 — Building
Why players like it: Simulation, Management, Medical Sim, Building, Funny — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs The Sims 4: $29.99 — $29.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with The Sims 4:SimulationBuildingFunnySandboxCasualCartoonyFamily Friendly
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Ultimate Fishing Simulator
Why it matched: both open world and relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Simulation, Immersive Sim and Casual; released around the same time (2018).
Bored of waiting for a bite? Would you like to catch some fish? You're lucky - in Ultimate Fishing Simulator, fish bite like crazy! Spinning, float fishing, ground fishing, and more! Comprehensive fishing simulator that allows using various techniques, in different places around the world!
Ultimate Fishing Simulator at a glance Released 2018 Studio Ultimate Games S.A. Player sentiment 89% positive of 9,129 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.3/10 · Steam: (89% of 9,129)
Matches The Sims 4 on: none of the top five directly; it matched on other tags below
Why players like it: 3D, America, Fishing, Simulation, Sports — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs The Sims 4: $19.99 — $19.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with The Sims 4:SimulationImmersive SimCasualRealisticRelaxingSandboxFamily Friendly
Common questions
What game is most like The Sims 4?
InZOI, on the evidence we have. It both open world and relaxing. That is a statement about overlap, not a promise you will like it as much: two games can share every tag and still feel different to play.
How is "similar to The Sims 4" decided?
By overlap on the tags Steam players applied to each game, the formal genres, the themes both sit in, and whether the same studio made them. Tags carry the most weight because players write them, so they describe how a game feels rather than how it was filed. Tags carried by more than a third of the catalogue are ignored: matching on "Singleplayer" is matching on nothing. Every entry below shows exactly what it matched on.
Are these ranked by quality?
No. They are ordered by how much they overlap with The Sims 4. Where two games overlap equally, the better received one goes first, but that only moves a game a place or two. Each entry shows its own player sentiment so you can weigh that separately.
What else did the makers of The Sims 4 do?
The Sims 3, Spore, SimCity 4 are also from Maxis, and appear in the list below for that reason as well as on tag overlap.
Do you get paid for these recommendations?
No. The order is computed from tag and genre overlap and nothing else. No placement here can be bought, and a game appearing high on this page is a statement about resemblance rather than an endorsement.