# Games like The Sims™ 3

> The closest matches to The Sims™ 3: The Sims™ 4, The Sims™ 2 Legacy Collection, inZOI, Stardew Valley, and RollerCoaster Tycoon® 3: Platinum. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.

## Similar games, ranked

The full ranked list, 24 games, best match first (the HTML page shows the top 8 as cards).

1. [The Sims™ 4](https://imho.run/games/1222670/the-sims-4) — Also Life Sim and Romance, like The Sims 3. 103,350 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1222670/)
2. [The Sims™ 2 Legacy Collection](https://imho.run/games/3314070/the-sims-2-legacy-collection) — Shares emergent storytelling with The Sims 3. 2,670 Steam reviews, 70% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3314070/)
3. [inZOI](https://imho.run/games/2456740/inzoi) — Shares mod support with The Sims 3. 12,929 Steam reviews, 79% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2456740/)
4. [Stardew Valley](https://imho.run/games/413150/stardew-valley) — Also Life Sim, like The Sims 3. 384,187 Steam reviews, 99% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/413150/)
5. [RollerCoaster Tycoon® 3: Platinum](https://imho.run/games/2700/rollercoaster-tycoon-3-platinum) — Same nostalgic mood as The Sims 3. 3,127 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2700/)
6. [Tiny Life](https://imho.run/games/1651490/tiny-life) — A frequent pick in The Sims 3 players' libraries, and another Indie. 270 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1651490/)
7. [Saints Row 2](https://imho.run/games/9480/saints-row-2) — Shares open world sandbox with The Sims 3. 8,283 Steam reviews, 75% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/9480/)
8. [My Time at Sandrock](https://imho.run/games/1084600/my-time-at-sandrock) — A frequent pick in The Sims 3 players' libraries, and another RPG. 9,082 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1084600/)
9. [Youtubers Life](https://imho.run/games/428690/youtubers-life) — A frequent pick in The Sims 3 players' libraries, and another Strategy. 6,985 Steam reviews, 77% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/428690/)
10. [Two Point Museum](https://imho.run/games/2185060/two-point-museum) — Also Life Sim, like The Sims 3. 4,522 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2185060/)
11. [Goat Simulator](https://imho.run/games/265930/goat-simulator) — Shares open world sandbox with The Sims 3. 30,042 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/265930/)
12. [Crusader Kings III](https://imho.run/games/1158310/crusader-kings-iii) — Also Life Sim, like The Sims 3. 48,633 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1158310/)
13. [Live the Life](https://imho.run/games/1373220/live-the-life) — Also Life Sim, like The Sims 3. 349 Steam reviews, 57% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1373220/)
14. [Planet Coaster 2](https://imho.run/games/2688950/planet-coaster-2) — Shares mod support with The Sims 3. 7,716 Steam reviews, 72% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2688950/)
15. [Cities: Skylines](https://imho.run/games/255710/cities-skylines) — Shares mod support with The Sims 3. 99,307 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/255710/)
16. [Kynseed](https://imho.run/games/758870/kynseed) — Also Life Sim, like The Sims 3. 2,516 Steam reviews, 82% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/758870/)
17. [The Guild 3](https://imho.run/games/311260/the-guild-3) — Also Life Sim, like The Sims 3. 2,643 Steam reviews, 60% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/311260/)
18. [STORY OF SEASONS: A Wonderful Life](https://imho.run/games/2111170/story-of-seasons-a-wonderful-life) — Also Life Sim and Romance, like The Sims 3. 887 Steam reviews, 82% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2111170/)
19. [DRAGON QUEST BUILDERS™ 2](https://imho.run/games/1072420/dragon-quest-builders-2) — Same emotional mood as The Sims 3. 1,795 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1072420/)
20. [Disney Dreamlight Valley](https://imho.run/games/1401590/disney-dreamlight-valley) — Also Life Sim, like The Sims 3. 15,187 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1401590/)
21. [Dude Simulator 2](https://imho.run/games/825310/dude-simulator-2) — A frequent pick in The Sims 3 players' libraries, and another Action. 523 Steam reviews, 52% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/825310/)
22. [Parkasaurus](https://imho.run/games/591460/parkasaurus) — Same cozy mood as The Sims 3. 1,905 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/591460/)
23. [SPORE™](https://imho.run/games/17390/spore) — Same whimsical mood as The Sims 3. 37,494 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/17390/)
24. [RimWorld](https://imho.run/games/294100/rimworld) — Shares mod support with The Sims 3. 116,236 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/294100/)

## Machine-readable

The same ranked list as JSON from the imho.run API for AI assistants (GET, no key, same site as this page):

- Top 20: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=47890&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=47890&n=20&coop=true
- Free games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=47890&n=20&free=true
- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=47890
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/47890
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About The Sims™ 3

The Sims 3 is a life simulation released in 2011 by The Sims Studio and Maxis. Players shape characters through extensive customization and guide them across a seamless open-world neighborhood where dynamics unfold organically. The sandbox supports emergent storytelling where players craft chaotic or heartfelt stories according to their preferences. The base experience is enhanced by robust mod support and expansion pack integration that players note extends the game's lifespan dramatically. Reviewers describe the atmosphere as cozy, nostalgic, and occasionally whimsical, with players highlighting how realistic small moments and open-world exploration without forced NPCs contribute to the appeal. The game holds an 87% positive rating from over 20,000 Steam reviews and is currently priced at $19.99 USD.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 47890
- **Developer:** The Sims Studio, Maxis
- **Publisher:** Electronic Arts
- **Genres:** Simulation
- **Categories:** Single-player, Family Sharing
- **Released:** Jan 27, 2011
- **Free to play:** no
- **Metacritic:** 86
- **Platforms:** windows

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/47890/the-sims-3)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=47890&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/47890/)
- [Personalized recommendations](https://imho.run/) — sign in with Steam or paste a SteamID for a library-aware ranking

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