SPSTEAMPULSELIVE ANALYTICS
The Sims™ 4

The Sims™ 4 overview

Maxis | Jun 18, 2020 | game

Released

34,410players observed · 4 October 2026 - 18:57:49 UTC

AdventureCasualSimulationFree To PlayLife SimSteam Store

  • Latest observed players34.4K · 4 October 2026 - 18:57:49 UTC
  • SteamPulse tracked peak96,185
  • Units sold (VGI)6,030,090
  • Revenue (VGI)$36,094,761
  • Review score87% positive

The Sims™ 4 dated player observations, monthly player trends, reviews, and game metadata are tracked on SteamPulse.

  • Latest observed players34.4K · 4 October 2026 - 18:57:49 UTC
  • SteamPulse tracked peak96,185
  • Units sold (VGI)6,030,090
  • Revenue (VGI)$36,094,761
  • Review score87% positive
  • Total reviews193,399
  • Release dateJun 18, 2020
  • DeveloperMaxis
  • PublisherElectronic Arts

Genres: Adventure, Casual, Simulation, Free To Play

Company pages: Developer: MaxisPublisher: Electronic Arts

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Game overview

Overview

The Sims™ 4 comes from Maxis and is published by Electronic Arts. It arrived on Steam on Jun 18, 2020, and it sits naturally among Single-player, Steam Trading Cards, In-App Purchases, Mouse Only Option, Playable without Timed Input, Save Anytime, Stereo Sound, and Surround Sound. SteamPulse tracks it across Windows, Steam, Xbox, and PlayStation so readers get a quick useful snapshot, not just a wall of numbers.

Players and reviews

The Sims™ 4's latest SteamPulse observation recorded 34,410 players at 4 October 2026 - 18:57:49 UTC, with a tracked peak near 96,185. This peak is the highest value in the available SteamPulse record and may not include activity before tracking began. Player reaction is 87% positive across 193,399 reviews.

Language and system requirements

The Sims™ 4 is available in 18 languages including:

EnglishFrenchItalianGermanSpanish - SpainCzechDanishDutchJapaneseNorwegianPolishPortuguese - BrazilRussianSwedishFinnishTraditional ChineseSimplified ChineseKorean

13 regional rating boards including esrb, pegi, usk, oflc, and nzoflc

PlatformTypeOSProcessorMemoryGraphicsStorage
WindowsMinimum64 Bit Required. Windows 103.3 GHz Intel Core i3-3220 (2 cores, 4 threads), AMD Ryzen 3 1200 3.1 GHz (4 cores) or better4 GB RAM128 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 better26 GB available space
WindowsRecommended64 Bit Windows 10Intel core i5 (4 cores), AMD Ryzen 5 or better8 GB RAM1 GB of Video RAM, NVIDIA GTX 650, AMD Radeon HD 7750, or better51 GB available space

Sales, recommendations, and streams

The Sims™ 4 has sold up to 6,030,090 units and has 83,376 Steam recommendations. The estimated VGI revenue is $36,094,761. On Twitch, 40 streamers are live with around 555 total watchers.

Detailed game overview

The Sims™ 4 overview details

The Sims™ 4 combines live player counts with reviews, pricing, platform support, Store metadata, dated player history, media, recent news, and related games.

Steam Store description

The Sims is on Discord! About the Game Unleash your imagination and create a unique world of Sims that’s an expression of you. Download for free, and customize every detail from Sims to homes and much more. Choose how Sims look, act, and dress, then decide how they’ll live out each day. Design and build incredible homes for every family, then decorate with your favorite furnishings and décor. Travel to different neighborhoods where you can meet other Sims and learn about their lives. Discover beautiful locations with distinctive environments and go on spontaneous adventures. Manage the ups and downs of Sims’ everyday lives, and see what happens when you play out scenarios from your own real life. Tell your stories your way while developing relationships, pursuing careers and life aspirations, and immersing yourself in this extraordinary game, where the possibilities are endless. Download for free — The base game of The Sims™ 4 is free to download. Get a plethora of options for building homes, styling Sims, and customizing their personalities. Craft their life stories while exploring vibrant worlds and discovering more ways of being you. Get more with EA Play — EA Play members can expand their career possibilities with The Sims 4 Get to Work Expansion Pack.

SteamPulse editorial summary

The Sims™ 4 is listed as a game with Free to play. It supports Windows, belongs to Single-player, Steam Trading Cards, In-App Purchases, Mouse Only Option, Playable without Timed Input, Save Anytime, Stereo Sound, and Surround Sound, and is associated with Adventure, Casual, Simulation, and Free To Play. SteamPulse's latest observation records 34,410 players at 4 October 2026 - 18:57:49 UTC, a tracked peak of 96,185, and 87% positive reviews.

Overview facts

FieldValue
GameThe Sims™ 4
Steam App ID1222670
Typegame
Release dateJun 18, 2020
DeveloperMaxis
PublisherElectronic Arts
PriceFree to play
PlatformsWindows
GenresAdventure, Casual, Simulation, Free To Play
CategoriesSingle-player, Steam Trading Cards, In-App Purchases, Mouse Only Option, Playable without Timed Input, Save Anytime, Stereo Sound, Surround Sound, Remote Play on Tablet
Supported languagesEnglish, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Japanese, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Swedish, Finnish, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Korean
WebsiteOfficial website

Player and review overview

MetricValue
Latest observed players34,410 · 4 October 2026 - 18:57:49 UTC
SteamPulse tracked peak96,185
Positive reviews167,424
Negative reviews25,975
Total reviews193,399
Positive percent87%
Review typeVery Positive
Recommendations83,376
Average playtime34,461 minutes

SteamPulse record freshness

FieldValue
Steam release dateJun 18, 2020
Official Steam feed update (UTC)23 September 2026 - 12:59:12 UTC
SteamPulse last record update (UTC)4 October 2026 - 18:57:49 UTC
Live player count updated (UTC)4 October 2026 - 18:57:49 UTC
Store metadata updated (UTC)4 October 2026 - 18:57:49 UTC

Support and legal notes

FieldValue
Support emailNot available
Support URLSupport page
Legal noticeInternet connection; EA Account; Steam Account; acceptance of the EA User Agreement (terms.ea.com); and download & installation of EA's client software (origin.com/download) or EA app (ea.com/ea-app) required to play. EA’s Privacy & Cookie Policy applies to your use of EA's services. You consent to any personal data collected through your use of EA's services being transferred to the United States, as further explained in the Privacy & Cookie Policy. You must link your EA and Steam Accounts to play; EA will share your Account ID and individual game and play records with Steam to validate your…

References

Official and third-party reference links for checking this Steam app outside SteamPulse.

ReferenceLink
SteamPulse canonicalhttps://steampulse.org/game/1222670
Steam Storehttps://store.steampowered.com/app/1222670/
Steam Communityhttps://steamcommunity.com/app/1222670
PCGamingWiki search
IGDB searchSearch IGDB for The Sims™ 4

Game FAQ

Real questions answered from SteamPulse data, including live players, monthly momentum, review sentiment, regional audience signals, Twitch activity, and current Steam pricing.

What is the latest observed Steam activity for The Sims™ 4?

The Sims™ 4's latest SteamPulse observation records 34,410 players at 4 October 2026 - 18:57:49 UTC, with a tracked peak of 96,185 concurrent players in the available SteamPulse record. SteamPulse also records about 574 hours of average lifetime playtime.

Is The Sims™ 4 growing or declining recently?

October 2026 is still in progress. The month-to-date average is 26,854 players; the highest observed daily value is 34,771 players. Available values are provisional and will continue changing until the UTC month closes. The completed comparison month is September 2026.

What country-level audience data is available for The Sims™ 4?

In the observed sample of public reviewer profiles with a visible country, the leading shares are United States (47.8%), United Kingdom (11.6%), Canada (4.3%). The separate directional player-region model assigns its leading shares to United States (40.8%), United Kingdom (9.7%), Canada (4.3%). The directional follower-region model assigns its leading shares to United States (51.8%), United Kingdom (9.7%), China (4%). The directional wishlist-region model assigns its leading shares to United States (34.9%), United Kingdom (8.6%), China (6.8%). Only the reviewer view is based on observed public profile countries; the other percentages are modeled relative weights, not verified account locations or country-level user counts.

What does the Steam review footprint look like for The Sims™ 4?

The Sims™ 4 currently sits at 87% positive across 193,399 Steam reviews tracked by SteamPulse, including 167,424 positive reviews and 25,975 negative reviews. Steam labels the current review summary as Very Positive.

How much follower and Twitch attention does The Sims™ 4 have?

The Sims™ 4 currently has about 483.6K tracked Steam followers as of 29 January 2026 - 00:00:00 UTC. On Twitch, SteamPulse is matching roughly 555 live viewers across 40 active streams for the game's category.

What is the current Steam price for The Sims™ 4?

The Sims™ 4 is currently listed as free to play on Steam, so there is no paid entry price to compare against an older baseline. SteamPulse still keeps tracking store state, discount fields, and future pricing changes in case that status changes later.

Reviews, pricing, and metadata

Review summary

Very Positive

87% positive, 167,424 positive, 25,975 negative

Price and discount

Free to play

Platforms

Windows

Categories

Single-player, Steam Trading Cards, In-App Purchases, Mouse Only Option, Playable without Timed Input, Save Anytime

Achievements

Not available

Platform releases
  • Steam 18 June 2020
  • Xbox 5 September 2014
  • PlayStation 17 November 2017

DLC and packages

The Sims™ 4 Clueless Capsule KitEnsemble-y challenged? Ugh, as if! The Sims™ 4 Clueless Capsule Kit has fashion fit for the most popular Sims.dlc #4766050$3.99The Sims™ 4 Mean Girls Capsule KitYou’ll look like teen royalty with these styles from The Sims™ 4 Mean Girls Capsule Kit*. Mix and match Y2K styles, get out your Burn Book, and don’t forget that on Wednesdays we wear pink.dlc #4766040$3.99The Sims™ 4 Music Den Kit + 200 MoolaGet 200 Moola with The Sims™ 4 Music Den Kit*. For the ultimate music lover! Set up the perfect space to listen and chill, or lock in and hone your skills.dlc #4717310$4.99The Sims™ 4 Lady Bridgerton’s Masquerade Ball Fashion KitDress for the event of the social season with The Sims™ 4 Lady Bridgerton’s Masquerade Ball Fashion Kit*.dlc #4429510$6.99The Sims™ 4 Lady Bridgerton’s Masquerade Ballroom KitRecreate a familiar ballroom and host the event of the season with The Sims™ 4 Lady Bridgerton’s Masquerade Ballroom Kit*.dlc #4429520$6.99The Sims™ 4 Royalty & Legacy Expansion PackDo it all for the plot. Build a powerful Dynasty, become a Noble, and avoid Scandal in The Sims 4 Royalty & Legacy Expansion Pack*.dlc #3548690$29.99The Sims™ 4 Yard Charm KitAdding charm to your Sims lawn isn’t about perfection—it’s about personality. Go full yardcore with The Sims™ 4 Yard Charm Kit*!dlc #3986850$4.99The Sims™ 4 Wonderland Playroom KitUse fantastical décor to create a whimsical play space with The Sims™ 4 Wonderland Playroom Kit*.dlc #3765180$4.99The Sims™ 4 Cats & DogsCreate a variety of cats and dogs, add them to your Sims’ homes to forever change their lives, and care for neighborhood pets as a veterinarian with The Sims™ 4 Cats & Dogs*.dlc #1235721$19.99The Sims™ 4 Life & Death Expansion PackPeel back the veil to uncover the secret to fuller Sim lives and beyond in The Sims™ 4 Life & Death Expansion Pack*.dlc #2815290$19.99The Sims™ 4 Adventure Awaits Expansion PackBreak free from the everyday with daring activities and Getaways in The Sims™ 4 Adventure Awaits Expansion Pack*.dlc #3548850$27.99The Sims™ 4 SeasonsAdd weather to your Sims’ lives to tell new stories, enjoy seasonal activities, and celebrate heartfelt holidays with The Sims™ 4 Seasons.dlc #1235733$19.99Steam App 1235734Steam Store metadata is being 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System requirements

Minimum requirements

Minimum: 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:…

Recommended requirements

Recommended: 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

Live Twitch streams

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