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The Sims™ 4
Adventure
Casual
Simulation
Free To Play
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

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.

Developers: Maxis
Publishers: Electronic Arts
Release Date: Jun 18, 2020
Price (USD): Free
Current Players: 31k

Links:  Steam Store  SteamDB

Very Positive(87%)
Highly creative
Addictive
Relaxing
Customizable
Great distraction
Mods necessary
Base game lacking
Challenging updates
Empty without DLC
Creative but costly
High DLC cost
Bugs
Corporate greed
Updates break things
Expensive
Creativity and customizability are praised aspects of the game, with players enjoying the addictive and relaxing nature. However, there is significant criticism directed at the cost of DLCs and EA's corporate practices. Many players find the use of mods to be essential but challenging to keep updated. The buggy nature of the game with new updates causes further frustration.

Positive Points

  • The game offers a highly creative and customizable experience, allowing players to build homes, make characters, and set their own stories.
  • Many players find it incredibly addictive, often losing track of time while playing.
  • It's considered a great way to relax, unwind, and escape from reality.
  • The introduction of mods and community content is praised for enhancing the game by offering endless possibilities and personalizations.

    • Negative Points

  • There is heavy criticism regarding the cost of DLCs, which some players say total over $1,000 to access all content, effectively locking a lot of the experience behind a paywall.
  • Frequent bugs and crashes mar the gaming experience, with every update potentially causing new problems.
  • Players express dissatisfaction with EA's corporate practices, describing the game as a 'money grab' due to the pricing of expansion packs and DLC.

    • Mixed Points

  • While the game offers a lot of creative control and storytelling elements, many feel that it lacks depth without purchasing additional expansions.
  • The game is seen as significantly more enjoyable with community mods and content; however, these mods often require constant updating and maintenance due to game updates.

    • Common Themes

  • Customization is a key feature that attracts players to the game.
  • Cost and corporate greed are recurring issues mentioned by many reviewers.
  • Many find the base game lacking in content; additional packs feel necessary to complete their desired gameplay.
  • Even with its issues, the game is addictive and offers many hours of entertainment.
    • Updated 8/8/2026, 12:02:19 AM UTC
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