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The Sims™ 4
Adventure
Casual
Simulation
Free To Play
Single-player
Steam Trading Cards
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: 19k

Links:  Steam Store  SteamDB

Very Positive(88%)
creativity and customization
engaging and addictive
building and design tools
mods and custom content
free base game
mod reliance
Sims 2 and 3 comparison
bugs and glitches
expensive DLCs
no autosave
launch issues
The general sentiment for The Sims 4 among reviewers is a blend of appreciation for the game's creativity and customization with significant frustration over persistent bugs and the high cost of DLCs. While many players find the base game fun and engaging, they also believe that mods and custom content are essential for an enjoyable experience. Technical issues and a lack of built-in innovation are major sticking points, although the core gameplay mechanics are still seen as addictive and entertaining.

Positive Points

  • The game is praised for its creativity and customization options, allowing players to create and manage their own stories and characters.
  • Many players find the game highly engaging and addictive, with some sharing anecdotes of unique experiences they have created in the game.
  • The Sims 4 offers a wide range of building and design tools that fans appreciate, especially for creating homes and buildings.
  • The ability to use mods and custom content is seen as a significant enhancement to the gameplay experience.

    • Negative Points

  • The game is criticized for being buggy and having persistent glitches that can make it difficult or impossible to play reliably.
  • Many players express frustration at the high cost and perceived cash-grab nature of the many DLCs required to fully enjoy the game.
  • The game has no autosave feature, which has caused some players to lose significant progress when the game crashes.
  • Players have reported issues with the game not launching properly or crashing frequently without mods.

    • Mixed Points

  • The base game is free, which some players appreciate, but there is criticism that additional content requires expensive DLCs.
  • Some users love the game but feel it isn't worth the full experience without mods, which help improve gameplay and aesthetics.

    • Common Themes

  • The reliance on mods is a common theme among players who feel that they are necessary to overcome bugs and enhance gameplay.
  • The game's high cost and DLC pricing strategy are frequently mentioned as deterrents to fully enjoying the game.
  • Creativity and the ability to create unique, personal stories drive much of players' enjoyment.
  • Long-term fans often compare the experience unfavorably to previous games in the franchise, particularly The Sims 2 and 3.
    • Updated 10/13/2025, 12:01:05 AM UTC
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