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The Sims™ 4
by Maxis, published by Electronic Arts
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.
Released Jun 18, 2020 · Free to play
Steam figures
| Value | As of | |
|---|---|---|
| Steam reviews | Very Positive · 86% positive of 201,706 Steam reviews | Oct 23, 2026 |
| Followers on Steam | 528,146 | Oct 21, 2026 |
| Regular US price | Free | Oct 20, 2026 |
| Twitch peak viewers | 2,045 | Oct 22, 2026 |
| Top Sellers rank | #118 | Oct 22, 2026 |
| Top Sellers US rank | #89 | Oct 22, 2026 |
| New & Trending rank | #80 | Oct 22, 2026 |
| Most Played rank | #72 | Oct 20, 2026 |
New Steam reviews per month
| Month | New positive | New negative |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 2,630 | 385 |
| Dec 2025 | 1,985 | 355 |
| Jan 2026 | 2,201 | 412 |
| Feb 2026 | 2,113 | 430 |
| Mar 2026 | 1,838 | 775 |
| Apr 2026 | 1,602 | 410 |
| May 2026 | 1,592 | 399 |
| Jun 2026 | 1,507 | 349 |
| Jul 2026 | 1,750 | 369 |
| Aug 2026 | 1,528 | 382 |
| Sep 2026 | 1,300 | 270 |
Tag DNA
| Tag | Share of Steam games |
|---|---|
| Dating Sim | 1 in 27 games |
| Life Sim | 1 in 25 games |
| Romance | 1 in 21 games |
| Building | 1 in 18 games |
| Sandbox | 1 in 16 games |
| Character Customization | 1 in 15 games |
| Free to Play | 1 in 12 games |
| Realistic | 1 in 12 games |
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|---|---|---|---|
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| The Sims™ 2 Legacy Collection | MAXIS | 74% | Mostly Positive · 4,894 |
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