Steam
Store data
- UK price
- Free
- US price
- Awaiting regional check
- Positive reviews
- 86%
- Total reviews
- 201,636
- Release date
- 18 Jun, 2020
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Steam player data · App 1222670
The Sims™ 4
- Single-player
- Steam Trading Cards
- In-App Purchases
- Mouse Only Option
- Playable without Timed Input
- Save Anytime
- Stereo Sound
- Surround Sound
Concurrent players18,840Most recent successful sample
Today's peak19,87113/144 samples
Tracked peak35,971Highest retained daily peak
Steam rating86%201,636 reviews
Steam metadata
Game information
Details supplied by the Steam store
- App ID
- 1222670
- App type
- Game
- Developer
- Maxis ↗
- Publisher
- Electronic Arts ↗
- Supported systems
- Windows
- Genres
- Adventure, Casual, Simulation, Free To Play
- Release date
- 18 Jun, 2020
- Last player update
- 21 Oct · 02:00 UTC
Steam store data
System requirements
Supplied by the developer on Steam
Windows
Minimum
- Requirement
- 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
- Requirement
- 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
Peak 26,167Average 19,973Latest 18,840
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Long-term history
Monthly players breakdown
Calculated from SteamWatch samples
| Month | Peak | Gain | % gain | Average | Avg % gain |
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| Last 30 days | 35,971 | +802 | +2.3% | 21,870 | -3.2% |
| October 2026 | 35,161 | -810 | -2.3% | 21,973 | -1.2% |
| September 2026 | 35,971 | — | — | 22,237 | — |
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Positive rating86.3%
Positive reviews174,077
Negative reviews27,563
Positive reviews Negative reviews
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Steam global stats
Achievements
0 achievements
No public achievements found.This game may not use Steam achievements, or its global unlock data may not be public yet.
Saved from Steam
Patches
15 tracked updates
Laundry List: Upcoming Bug Fixes - October 20, 2026
TL;DR:The Sims 4 October 27 Base Game update focuses on Food, Dining, and Drinks, delivering over 150 bug fixes, tuning adjustments, and brand-new features to improve your in-game culinary experience.Resolved endless loading during lot placement, fixed white screens loading rental saves, restored ability to order food/drinks while bartenders multitask, and freezing fixes for Sims.We are incredibly excited to share that the ~10 crash fixes from our September update resulted in a notable decrease in crash rates across all platforms!New! Options to toggle muscle and weight changes, expanded 'Family Recipes' with 375+ pre-existing dishes, and improved fridge and television interactions, and more.Join us for a Dev Q&A later today in The Sims Discord for more information on these as well as future quality-of-life improvements. Hi Simmers!Welcome to the Laundry List, where we share the fixes...
Read full update on Steam ↗Free Content and New Performance Cache!
Update 8/25/2026 PC: 1.127.41.1030 / Mac: 1.127.41.1230 Console: 2.38 Sul sul,With this update we are bringing improvements to your Marketplace browsing experience. Previously, Marketplace images were downloaded every time you browsed. Now, they’re cached after the first download, so we’ll only download images that are new or have changed. Along with performance improvements, Create a Sim (CAS) is getting some stylish additions, including new clothing especially designed to celebrate Sims of every size, plus an out-of-this-world hairstyle. And of course, we are bringing some important bug fixes with this update.-The Sims Team What’s New? Image CacheThe new Image Cache looks to improve loading times and reduce downloading of images across the Marketplace on subsequent visits, reducing the time needed to do a little window shopping or picking up that new Maker Pack you see everyone ta...
Read full update on Steam ↗July Patch Update
Sul Sul, Simmers! We’ve got an update for you today that covers Autosave and Marketplace, alongside a few other fixes from community reports. As always, thanks for playing, building, and creating in The Sims 4!The Sims 4 Dev Team Memory Boost\EA Forums] Thank you to everyone who shared save files. While this patch doesn't include additional changes for this issue, testing on player-submitted saves confirmed that Memory Boost resolves a memory-related crash that could occur when traveling after loading a save, though longer load times may still occur and similar but separate issues continue to be investigated in their own threads. Autosave & Save Reminder Updates & FixesThe Save Reminder Frequency Default is now set to be “Every 2 Hours” instead of “Off.”There is now more consistent visual feedback that an Autosave is occurring when exiting Build Mode or Traveling.We’ve addressed some...
Read full update on Steam ↗Laundry List: Upcoming Bug Fixes - June 23, 2026
Simmers,Today’s Laundry List brings some helpful quality-of-life updates, including improvements to Live Mode notifications and phone calls, fixes for community-reported issues, save integrity updates for Mac players, and more.You can expect to see all of the above in our next Base Game update on June 30. Read the full list here: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/news/laundry-list-june-23-2026And join us on June 23 at 1pm PT for a special Dev Q&A in The Sims Discord to hear more and chat with the team.
Read full update on Steam ↗“Failed to Launch Game” Error March 23rd Update
Sul Sul, Simmers!We have a fix for the CC and Mod users out there that were still encountering problems launching the game. All of your CC should now load and work as expected. Thank you for your quick reporting and assistance in resolving this one!The Sims 4 TeamBug FixesFixed an issue where the game could crash on launch for 2% of players using specific types of custom content, under certain circumstances.Resolved an issue that caused a main menu message to appear more frequently than intended.
Read full update on Steam ↗March 2026 Quality of Life Base Game Update
Sul Sul, Simmers!We’ve just released a new Quality of Life update that brings over 60 quality-of-life bug fixes and improvements, many of which address top-voted issues from the community. Here’s what’s included: • Eye and eyelid improvements • Prom event fixes • Smarter Sim autonomy • Pets and other animals will no longer disappear or get stuck in Sim inventories • And much more! Read the full patch notes here: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/news/update-3-17-2026Plus: • Marketplace is now available in-game as of March 17th, featuring Maker Packs for Create-a-Sim and Build/Buy content. • A small patch rolled out yesterday, March 18th, which resolves issues affecting Custom Content (CC) and Mods. Thanks for your reports and patience while we worked on these fixes. Find the full notes here: https://forums.ea.com/blog/the-sims-game-info-hub-en/custom-content-is-back-on-the-...
Read full update on Steam ↗The Sims 4 patch makes it so your public lot gatherings won't be interrupted by rogue Sims
The Sims 4 will soon get a new update to resolve a number of issues, some of which have long caused headaches for players. The latest update will arrive March 17 on PC and Mac, followed by PlayStation and Xbox at an unspecified time later. Read more
Read full update on Steam ↗The Sims 4 developer hasn't forgotten about its quality of life commitment, and is back with an update on what to expect in 2026
As the The Sims 4 continues into its second decade, the volume of new content, major expansions, and long-awaited features has grown in lockstep. Unfortunately, that has also meant that, given how old the game is, a few technical problems remain a nuisance. Read more
Read full update on Steam ↗Free Update Now Live
{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/38096876/3ed34ecc268f3c99fc14a5bb130e7c6b8405e6f0.jpg The latest free update is live now in The Sims™ 4! Add an elegant touch to your builds with Flared Stairs and find the perfect styles faster with the new Africana tag for hair & clothing. Plus, keep up with generations of drama with expanded Family Trees that include in-laws, stepfamily, and more. These updates and more are waiting for you! Learn More https://store.steampowered.com/app/1222670/The_Sims_4/
Read full update on Steam ↗The Sims 4's latest free update broadens representation by adding West African-inspired food, clothes, and furniture
You probably weren’t counting on The Sims 4 dropping an interesting update this late into the year. But there are new reasons to take you away from the busy fall gaming season and get you back into roleplay mode. Read more
Read full update on Steam ↗The Sims 4's latest update adds playground venues to the base game ahead of October's kid-friendly expansion pack
We’re very much on the road to the next The Sims 4 expansion, Adventure Awaits, and Maxis has rolled out a cool new update to hold you over until the big day next month. The new patch is available now on PC, and will arrive on consoles on September 23. Read more
Read full update on Steam ↗Free Base Game Update for The Sims™ 4
Who’s ready to get away and make an adventure out of it? Today’s update prepares for the October 2nd launch of the upcoming expansion pack, Adventure Awaits, and while you’re waiting, this base game update contains a fun new feature that will have all your Sim kids cheering throughout the neighborhood! Also coming to the game today, you'll see a number of bug fixes. As always, thank you for your support and continued reporting efforts via EA Forums. It really helps us identify the issues you care the most about so we can focus on fixing them. We are committed to fixing these issues and can’t wait to share more details on that soon to come. Plumbob out. Sul sul and we'll see you on your next adventure soon. -The Sims 4 Team What’s New? Base Game Updates Playground Venue Let the kids play! And what better place to play than the new Playground Venue. Going to the Park is fine and all, bu...
Read full update on Steam ↗The Sims™ 4 Laundry List Highlights Upcoming Bug Fixes
{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/38096876/52ba2e64ff9d452f2b6c44cc5418c144605524b3.jpg This list highlights community-reported issues we’re working to fix like toilets catching fire, career jumps, holiday menu bugs, tenant events & more. LEARN MORE https://store.steampowered.com/app/1222670/The_Sims_4/
Read full update on Steam ↗Glass walls, roof plants, collections menu refreshes, inventory QOL tweaks, and more arrive in The Sims 4 with the latest patch
We’re right in the middle of a very busy period in the world of The Sims 4. Following on from the summer roadmap, revealed just under a month ago, Maxis has been steadily making things happen. Read more
Read full update on Steam ↗Free Base Game Update for The Sims™ 4
{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/38096876/6e54ed12d7368b28c63433e46c76165a073d64f4.png Check out the latest free base game update for The Sims™ 4! Build nature-inspired homes with plants on the roof, and use glass walls to marvel at the wonders outside. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1222670/The_Sims_4/
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- SteamReview activity
3 new Steam reviews
3 positive · 0 negative.
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Laundry List: Upcoming Bug Fixes - October 20, 2026 ↗
TL;DR:The Sims 4 October 27 Base Game update focuses on Food, Dining, and Drinks, delivering over 150 bug fixes, tuning adjustments, and brand-new features to improve your in-game culinary experience.Resolved endless…
- SteamReview activity
47 new Steam reviews
35 positive · 12 negative.
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39 new Steam reviews
30 positive · 9 negative.
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43 new Steam reviews
39 positive · 4 negative.
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55 new Steam reviews
45 positive · 10 negative.