Games like The Sims

The Sims: first released 2000 by Maxis.

In the series: The Sims (2000), The Sims 2 (2004), The Sims 3 (2009), The Sims 4 (2014).

3 games inspired by The Sims

• FreeSO: Revival of The Sims Online with its own servers.
• Paralives: Patreon-funded life simulator in the vein of The Sims; early access since May 2026.
• Simitone: Reimplementation of The Sims 1.