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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PC Building Simulator
Single-player alternative to The Sims™ 4 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with The Sims™ 4.
Build and grow your very own computer repair enterprise as you learn to diagnose, fix and build PCs. With real-world licensed components and comprehensive hardware and software simulation, you can plan and bring your ultimate PC to life.
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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