Single-player games like The Sims™ 4
Below are 16 single-player Steam games similar to The Sims™ 4, ranked by player overlap. Every pick carries Steam's Single-player category, so multiplayer-only titles or always-online games don't sneak in. imho.run pulls the category data from Steam directly — Single-player here matches what the store labels.
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Ranked picks
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The Sims™ 3
Single-player alternative to The Sims™ 4 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with The Sims™ 4.
The Sims 3: Create the perfect world with full customization at your fingertips. Refine personalities and help fulfill destinies.
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inZOI
Single-player alternative to The Sims™ 4 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure and Simulation with The Sims™ 4.
"Every life becomes a story" Create your unique story by controlling and observing the lives of 'Zois'. Customize characters and build houses using inZOI's easy-to-use tools to live the life of your dreams and experience the different emotions of life created by its deep and detailed simulation.
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Vivaland
Single-player alternative to The Sims™ 4 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation and Casual with The Sims™ 4.
A life sim where 1-8 players can craft their stories in a modern small-town. Create unique characters, steer their lives and careers! Let them breathe life into your unique town in Vivaland.
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Fuel Station Simulator
Single-player alternative to The Sims™ 4 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure and Simulation with The Sims™ 4.
Are you ready for the most comprehensive fuel station simulation ever? Manage your fuel station, your shop, the car wash, the workshop, your employees and much more…
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Beach Games - holidays flirt game - find love or have fun
Single-player alternative to The Sims™ 4 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation and Casual with The Sims™ 4.
Your life is like a fairy tale... You worked hard on your internet startup for the last few years. The dating site you created turned out to be a spectacular success, and you became a millionaire youngster...
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The Sims™ 2 Legacy Collection
Single-player alternative to The Sims™ 4 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with The Sims™ 4.
The game you know and love. For Windows 10/11. In The Sims 2, you direct your Sims over a lifetime. Give them a long existence, or leave their lives in shambles. Guide their characteristics from one generation to the next.
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Youtubers Life 2
Single-player alternative to The Sims™ 4 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure and Simulation with The Sims™ 4.
Start from humble beginnings and take charge of the daily life of a wannabe influencer. Balance your day between creating trend-based content, completing tasks to earn money, and building trust with your neighbors to uncover their stories. Are you ready to embark on your road to fame?
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Exotica 2: Pet Shop Simulator
Single-player alternative to The Sims™ 4 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure and Simulation with The Sims™ 4.
Exotica 2: Pet Shop Simulator is a cozy management game where you design and run your own exotic pet shop. Care for over 70 animals, raise babies, breed rare color variants, customize your store, and manage customers and staff.
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Paralives
Single-player alternative to The Sims™ 4 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with The Sims™ 4.
Paralives is a life simulation game about building homes, lives and bonds. Through both hardship and success, where will your story take you?
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House Flipper
Single-player alternative to The Sims™ 4 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with The Sims™ 4.
House Flipper is a unique chance to become a one-man renovation crew. Buy, repair and remodel devastated houses. Give them a second life and sell them at a profit!
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PowerWash Simulator
Single-player alternative to The Sims™ 4 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation and Casual with The Sims™ 4.
Release the Pressure with PowerWash Simulator! Wash away your worries with the soothing sounds of high-pressure water. Fire up your power washer and blast away every speck of dirt and grime you can find, all with the simple satisfaction of power-washing to a sparkling finish.
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Unpacking
Single-player alternative to The Sims™ 4 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation and Casual with The Sims™ 4.
Unpacking is a zen puzzle game about the familiar experience of pulling possessions out of boxes and fitting them into a new home. Part block-fitting puzzle, part home decoration, you are invited to create a satisfying living space while learning clues about the life you’re unpacking.
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The Sims™ Legacy Collection
Single-player alternative to The Sims™ 4 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation and Casual with The Sims™ 4.
The original game you know and love. For Windows 10/11. Create a neighborhood of Sims and guide their lives through careers and romance. Or create chaos with open-ended gameplay that lets you shape their destinies.
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SimCity™ 3000 Unlimited
Single-player alternative to The Sims™ 4 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation and Casual with The Sims™ 4.
SimCity 3000 Unlimited brings you the classic strategy gaming of SimCity 3000 with all-new scenarios that open up a whole world of city planning and building possibilities! The thrills of the classic SimCity 3000 are here again!
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MySims™
Single-player alternative to The Sims™ 4 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation and Casual with The Sims™ 4.
Explore a new world with MySims™ — it's your world to transform in this retro re-release with updated graphics! Move to an adorable town. With a little creativity and some help from the locals, you can make this place thrive!
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MySims™ Kingdom
Single-player alternative to The Sims™ 4 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure and Simulation with The Sims™ 4.
Meet New Friends and explore all the New Lands