
The Sims 4 is free to download! Unleash your imagination and create a unique world of Sims that’s an expression of you. Choose how Sims look, act, and dress, then manage the ups and downs of their everyday lives.

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Game
Overview
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. Choose how Sims look, act and dress. Determine 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 realistic or fantastical scenarios. Tell your stories your way while developing relationships, pursuing careers and life aspirations, and immersing yourself in an extraordinary game where the possibilities are endless.
- Release date
- 2014-09-02
- Publisher
- Electronic Arts
- Platforms
- Mac · PC · PlayStation · Xbox
- Website
- Official site ↗
Game
Key Features

Create Unique Sims
A variety of Sims are yours to shape and mold, each with distinct appearances, dynamic personalities and inspiring aspirations. Use powerful customization features to bring your imagination to life. Create yourself, your favorite celebrities, your fantasy or your friends! Change your Sims’ clothing to reflect your mood. Give your Sims depth and purpose with quirky traits and great ambitions.

Build the Perfect Home
Design the ideal homes for your Sims using Build Mode. Construct the home of your dreams by planning the layout, choosing furnishings and altering the landscape and terrain. You can even add a pool, basement and garden. Hate what you’ve done with the place? Scrap it and rebuild effortlessly with new ideas and designs.

Explore Vibrant Worlds
Your Sims can visit new communities to expand their social circle, hang out with friends or throw unforgettable parties.

Play with Life
Your choices shape every aspect of your Sims’ lives, from birth to adulthood. Along the way, develop skills, pursue hobbies, find your Sims’ calling, start new families and much more.

Discover A Community of Creators
Use the Gallery to find inspiration from a network of players just like you, where you can add content to your game or share your own creations. Download, like and comment on your favorite Sims, homes and fully designed rooms. Join the community and join the fun!
Technical
System requirements
PC
Minimum
- 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
- At least 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
- DirectX 11 Compatible
- Storage
- At least 25 GB of free space with at least 1 GB additional space for custom content and saved games
- Notes
- Internet connection required for product activation
Recommended
- 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
- Storage
- 50 GB of free space, with at least 1 GB additional space for custom content and saved games
- Notes
- Internet connection required for product activation
Mac
Minimum
- OS
- macOS 10.15 (Catalina), with Metal support.
- Processor
- Intel Core i3-3225 3.5 Ghz (2 cores, 4 threads) or better.
- Memory
- At least 4 GB RAM.
- Graphics
- Support for Metal. Intel HD 4000 (Integrated Graphics) or better.
- Storage
- At least 25 GB of free space with at least 1 GB additional space for custom content and saved games.
- Notes
- Internet connection required for product activation
Recommended
- OS
- macOS 10.15 (Catalina) or later.
- Processor
- Intel Core i5 (4 cores) or better.
- Memory
- 8 GB.
- Graphics
- Intel HD and Iris Graphics from the HD 4000 series or newer.
- Storage
- At least 50 GB of free space with at least 1 GB additional space for custom content and saved games.
- Notes
- Internet connection required for product activation
Archive
Credits


Core
Game details
- Type
- Base Game
- CAS model
- The Sims 4 / modern CAS
- First release
- 2 septembre 2014
- Platforms
- Mac · PC · PlayStation · Xbox
Release
Release calendar
PC / Windows
Mac / Macintosh
Availability
Platforms & stores
Store
EA app
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PlayStation Store
Open store ↗Store
Microsoft Store
Open store ↗Store
Steam
Open store ↗Store
Epic Games Store
Open store ↗Official
Official site
Visit site ↗Languages
Localizations
FR
French
Trailer
View category page ↗Gameplay
View category page ↗Commercial
View category page ↗Live Broadcast
View category page ↗Other
View category page ↗Media links
Tagged appearances
Character
Bella Goth
Character
Bob Pancakes
Character
Eliza Pancakes
Credit
Ken Toney
Credit
Miles Dulay
Character
Mortimer Goth
Gameplay
Traits

Active
Mixed by gameThese Sims tend to be Energized, can Pump Up other Sims, and may become upset if they don't exercise for a period of time.
Active Imagination
Lifestyle
Ambitious
Mixed by gameThese Sims gain powerful Moodlets from career success, gain negative Moodlets from career failure, and may become Tense if not promoted.

Angelic
EmotionsIdyllic, easygoing Toddlers. They are never defiant and they don't throw a tantrum. They can easily talk to strangers.

Art Lover
HobbyThese Sims gain powerful Moodlets from Viewing works of art and can Admire Art and Discuss Art in unique ways.

Bookworm
HobbyThese Sims gain powerful Moodlets from reading Books and can Analyze Books and Discuss Books in unique ways.
Bracing Breezes
UncategorizedOodles of fresh air make for a bracing environment to exercise

Bro
SocialThese Sims can Bro Hug other Bros, gain Confidence around other Bros, and become Energized from Watching Sports.

Calm
EmotionsThese Sims like to watch the world, are less likely to cry or become angry, and don't grow tired of activities as easily as other infants; however,…

Cautious
MentalThese Sims appreciate the familiar but are slow to warm up to new experiences, locations, and Sims.

Charmer
SocialThese Toddlers love to socialize. They earn Communication skill faster, and don't suffer Stranger Danger from strangers. They can Share the Love with other Sims.

Cheerful
EmotionsThese Sims tend to be Happier than other Sims.

Childish
Mixed by gameThese Sims gain powerful Moodlets from watching the Kids Network, become Playful when playing with Children, and become Happy when playing with Children's toys.

Clingy
SocialThese shy Toddlers avoid Sims outside the household and get sad if left behind. They gain extra skill when taught. And they recover faster from bad moods…
Clothing optional
UncategorizedThis lot embraces an open, natural lifestyle empowering visitors to shed strict material conventions and prudish societal moors... also their clothes.

Clumsy
Mixed by gameThese Sims tend to fail more often at physical activities and tend to laugh at failure instead of becoming upset.
Convivial
UncategorizedThe spacious but intimate feel makes it easier to practice Charisma, Comedy, and Mischief to your heart's content.

Creative
EmotionsThese Sims tend to be Inspired, can Share Creative Ideas with other Sims, and may become upset if they're not creative for a period of time.

Erratic
EmotionsThese Sims can Talk to themselves and have unpredictable Emotions.

Evil
SocialThese Sims become Happy around Sims with negative Moodlets, can Laugh Maniacally and Discuss Evil Plans, and become Angry when interacting with Good Sims.

Family-oriented
SocialThese Sims become Happy around family members, become Sad if they don't interact with family for a period of time, and can Boast about Family.

Foodie
HobbyThese Sims become Happy and have Fun when eating good food, become Uncomfortable when eating bad food, and can Watch Cooking Shows for ideas.

Fussy
EmotionsTiny trouble-makers who love to Cry, cause trouble, and Throw Fits. But being noticed makes them Happy and helps them overcome negative Moodlets.

Geek
HobbyThese Sims become Happy when Reading Sci-Fi or Playing Video Games, may become Tense if they haven't played much, are better at finding Collectibles, and can Discuss…

Genius
Mixed by gameThese Sims tend to be Focused, can Share Ideas with other Sims, and may become upset if they haven't improved their Mental Skills for some time.

Gloomy
EmotionsThese Sims tend to be Sad, can Share Melancholy Thoughts to other Sims, and while sad, gain a boost to their Creative Skill.

Glutton
LifestyleThese Sims have a greater negative reaction to Hunger, always enjoy eating, no matter the quality of the food, and will eat Spoiled Food.

Good
SocialThese Sims become Happy around Sims with positive Moodlets, can Donate to Charity, become Sad with interacting with Evil Sims, and can Discuss World Peace.

Goofball
EmotionsThese Sims tend to be Playful.
Great acoustics
UncategorizedThe acoustics are perfect here! A great place for any musician to hone their skills.

Hates Children
SocialThese Sims become Angry around Children, become Tense after Try for a Baby, and can be Mean to Children.
Heart on your sleeve
EmotionsHomey
UncategorizedThe homey vibe helps Sims quickly master the domestic arts of Cooking, Mixology, Handiness, and Gardening.

Hot-Headed
EmotionsThese Sims tend to be Angry, can Rile up other Sims, and become Angry when targeted with Mischief.

Independent
LifestyleThese Toddlers love their freedom, and don't like to take orders from caregivers. They gain extra skill when they are left alone, and need less Attention than…

Inquisitive
MentalCurious explorers. These Toddlers gain Thinking skill slightly faster. They are happiest when learning something, and sad if they haven't learned anything lately.

Intense
EmotionsThese Sims have big emotions and are easily entertained, but they are also more difficult to calm when in a bad mood.

Jealous
SocialThese Sims get Jealous more easily than other Sims. They gain a boost of Confidence from being around their significant other, but get Tense if they haven't…

Kleptomaniac
LifestyleThese Sims don't mind "borrowing" things from others with a simple swipe, but will get Tense when they have not swiped anything in a while.

Lazy
LifestyleThese Sims gain powerful Moodlets from Watching TV or Napping as well as from Comfortable furniture, become Fatigued more quickly from exercise, and grow Tense when performing…

Loner
SocialThese Sims become Happy when alone, do not receive negative Moodlets when their Social Need is low, become Tense around strangers, and become Embarrassed more often by…

Loves Outdoors
HobbyThese Sims can Enthuse about Nature to other Sims and become Happy when Outdoors.

Loyal
SocialLoyal sims value their relationships and fully commit to them. whether they are friendship, romance or even work! They avoid lying and cheating because their loved ones'…

Materialistic
LifestyleThese Sims can Admire and Brag about Possessions and become Sad when they haven't purchased a new item for a period of time.

Mean
SocialThese Sims become Happy when being Mean or Mischievous to other Sims and become Confident after winning a fight.

Music Lover
HobbyThese Sims gain powerful Moodlets and boost their Fun Need when Listening to Music and become Happy when playing instruments.
Natural Light
UncategorizedThe quality of light here makes Painting and Photography much easier to master.

Neat
LifestyleThese Sims become Happy and have Fun when performing household chores, can have a Cleaning Frenzy, and become really Uncomfortable in dirty surroundings.

Noncommittal
SocialSims with no sense of humor tell horrible jokes so they tend not to tell them. They also don't enjoy the jokes of others. Humor is simply…

Outgoing
SocialThese Sims gain powerful Moodlets from Friendly socialization, have their Social need decay quickly, and gain more negative Moodlets when their Social need is low.

Perfectionist
LifestyleThese Sims take longer to craft items but tend to make them higher quality, gain powerful Moodlets after crafting a high quality item, and gain negative Moodlets…

Practice Makes Perfect
EmotionsSims with this trait learn skills faster, even if they are a bit slower at first.
Private Dweling
UncategorizedA home lot with this trait deters all but the most determined visitors (It has little effect on commercial venues).
Regal residence
UncategorizedThe dream of a rich life becomes reality! Sims needs will decay slower, and their moods improve longer as the value of their lots goes up!

Romantic
EmotionsThese Sims tend to be Flirty and may become Sad if they don't have any Romantic social interactions for a period of time.
Science lair
UncategorizedThe secluded vibe means there's little to distract great minds from the study of Logic or Rocket Science.

Self-Assured
EmotionsThese Sims These Sims tend to be Confident.tend to be Confident.

Sensitive
EmotionsThese Sims are prone to diaper rash, are often picky with food, and can more easily become overstimulated by too much play and social interaction; however, they…

Silly
SocialGoofy and curious. These Toddlers love to tell jokes and get Playful. They earn Imagination skill slightly faster.

Slob
LifestyleThese Sims are not affected by dirty surroundings, make household items dirtier faster, and can Rummage for Food in garbage

Snob
SocialThese Sims can Critique Work on low quality items, are bored by "low brow" television, and gain Confidence around other Snob Sims.
Sunny
SocialThese Sims are bursting with smiles and giggles and enjoy engaging with other Sims, but they do require more social attention.
Teen Neighborhood
UncategorizedMore teens will hang out in the neighborhood that surrounds this lot. You'll spot them roaming around and loitering in the streets, as teens are known to…

Vegetarian
LifestyleThese Sims will actively avoid eating foods that contain meat products and can become sick if they eat such foods.

Wiggly
PhysicalThese Sims are always on the go and want to play and move about; however they often struggle to fall asleep or pay attention for extended periods…

Wild
PhysicalSpirited and full of Energy. These Toddlers love to explore and get Energized. They earn Movement skill slightly faster. They get sad if they haven't been outside…
Gameplay
Aspirations

Angling Ace
NatureThis Sim wants to know everything about fishing!

Artistic Prodigy
CreativityThis Sim has dreams of succeeding in the arts!
Bestselling Author
CreativityThis Sim wants to write books and become a famous author!

Big Happy Family
FamilyThis Sim wants to build a large, loving household!
Bodybuilder
AthleticsThis Sim wants to work out and become as strong as they can be!

Chief of Mischief
DevianceThis Sim is all about pranks and mayhem!

Computer Whiz
KnowledgeThis Sim wants to know everything about computers, from playing games to Careers!

Fabulously Wealthy
FortuneThis Sim wants to get rich and have a successful career!

Freelance Botanic
NatureThis Sim wants to be good at many things at once!

Friend of the world
PopularityThis Sim wants to make and keep as many friends as they can!

Joke Star
PopularityThis Sim wants to tell jokes and become an famous comedian!

Mansion Baron
FortuneThis Sim is all about owning the biggest, fanciest home!

Master Chef
FoodThis Sim wants to master the Culinary Arts!
This Sim wants to know everything there is to know about Mixology!

Master of Grudges
DevianceThis Sim wants to resolve bitter feelings for an enemy through petty, but satisfying, vengeance.
Musical Genius
CreativityThis Sim wants to be an expert musician and songwriter!
Neighborhood Confidante
PopularityThis Sim wants to provide all manner of advice, to be a positive influence in the lives of their neighbors.

Nerd Brain
KnowledgeThis Sim wants to be both book smart and handy!
Painter Extraordinaire
CreativityThis Sim wants his/her life to be all about art and painting!

Party Animal
PopularityThis Sim wants to throw and attend amazing parties!

Public enemy
DevianceThis Sim wants to make enemies and be a famous criminal!

Rambunctious Scamp
Uncategorized
Renaissance Sim
KnowledgeThis Sim wants to be good at many things at once!
Serial Romantic
LoveThis Sim wants to play the field and go on all sorts of dates with people!

Social Butterfly
PopularityThis Sim wants to talk to everyone and make friends!
Soulmate
LoveThis Sim wants to find and live a rewarding life with "The One"!

Successful Lineage
FamilyThis Sim wants to have a family that succeeds in life!

The Curator
NatureThis Sim wants to collect everything this world has to offer!

Villainous Valentine
DevianceThis Sim wants to destroy the love lives of all Sims, including their own!

Whiz Kid
UncategorizedThis Sim wants to be the smartest kid in school!
Archive
Sims / Characters

As a child of older parents, Alexander often wonders if he missed out on anything. His hobbies include optometry and number theory.




Cassandra is the quiet, mysterious type. Nobody ever knows quite what she's thinking.


It is often said that Dina has a mind of her own, but she is quick to disagree. She likes chocolate and dreams of…

So many ladies, so little time. When Don isn't thinking about dating, he's sleeping.











Cheerful and outgoing, Mortimer brings his old country upbringing into the modern age. He has an unusual fondness for insects.


Deeply connected to her Mediterranean roots, Nina likes exercise and bread pudding.





Archive
Families

BFF
Free spirit Liberty, cheerful Summer, and geeky Travis are unlikely friends, and nothing can come between these three. Except perhaps the growing feelings both Summer and Liberty have for Travis...
Caliente
It’s no longer girls-only now that Caliente matriarch Katrina has moved in her mooching boy toy, Don. With three fiery, attractive ladies in the house, will Don remain faithful or…
Goth
The Goths are an aristocratic family with a dreary aura. Between Mortimer writing macabre stories and Bella's mysterious disappearances will Cassandra and Alexander grow up to be gloomy, too?
Landgraab
The Landgraabs seem like the perfect family; wealthy, well-mannered, brilliant. But Nancy and Geoffrey are each hiding something. Will their secrets tear them apart or will they continue to build…
Pancakes
Poor, poor Bob and Eliza – have they ever been happy? It seems there’s nothing one can do to please the other. Just what is keeping this couple together? Or,…
Roomies
This household seems to have stepped right out of a TV sitcom. What wacky misadventures will the perky Zoe, easygoing Mitchell, uptight ladies’ man J, and intellectual Gavin suffer this…
Spencer-Kim-Lewis
Okay, here’s the breakdown: Dennis Kim and Lydia Spencer had a daughter named Alice Spencer-Kim, then divorced. Alice married Eric Lewis and had her own little girl, Olivia Kim-Lewis. They…
Zest
Johnny Zest has the stage name and the dream, but maybe not the talent... Disowned by the Landgraabs for quitting school, Johnny wants to make his own fame and fortune…
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Neighborhoods

Residential
Newcrest
Don't let the abundance of space fool you. Take a look around, admire the wonderful scenery, and explore the endless possibilities. Do you see…

Residential
Oasins Springs
An oasis nestled in the austere beauty of the western desert, this haven of eclectic culture is fringed by countless soaring palms, and lent…

Archive
Houses & Lots

To build
Bargain Bend
A sizeable Backwater lot, perfect for building your dream home.

Residential
Brook Bungalow
Built for outdoor living, this colonial features a wraparound porch and balcony.

Residential
Crick Cabana
This small shotgun-style home is perfect for a small family.

Residential
Cypress Terrace
A large property with classical styling, this is the quintessential Garden Estates home.

Residential
Daisy Hovel
This home's open concept design is flexible with plenty of outdoor space.
To build
Fern Park

Residential
Garden Essence
A sprawling colonial with landscaping perfect for outdoor entertaining.

To build
Hallow Slough
An expansive lot in a much-sought-after enclave, this is your potential paradise.

Community
Magnolia Blossom
Magnolia Blossom Park is a historic park where Willow Creek inhabitants from all walks of life can come together to enjoy nature…



Residential
Oakenstead
Modern meets traditional in this three-story home with extensive landscaping.

Residential
Ophelia Villa
History (and mystery) emanates from this tri-story Gothic mansion.

Residential
Parkshore
A large, traditional home with verandas and balconies galore.


To build
Potters Splay
With this large waterfront lot, your only limit is your imagination.

Residential
Rindle Rose
A cozy cottage with a welcoming porch that just screams, "RELAX!"


Residential
Streamlet Single
A simple starter home for a singleton or a couple.


Residential
Umbrage Manor
A huge colonial with lovely grounds, this home is sure to impress.

Community
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