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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : 64 bits requis. Windows 10 Processeur : 3,3 GHz Intel Core i3-3220 (2 cœurs, 4 threads), 3,1 GHz AMD Ryzen 3 1200 (4 cœurs) ou supérieur Mémoire vive : 4 GB de mémoire Graphiques : 128 Mo de RAM vidéo et compatibilité avec Pixel Shader 3.0. Cartes graphiques compatibles : NVIDIA GeForce 6600 ou supérieure, ATI Radeon X1300 ou supérieure, Intel GMA X4500 ou supérieure DirectX : Version 11 Réseau : connexion internet haut débit Espace disque : 26 GB d'espace disque disponible

Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 64 bits Processeur : Intel Core i5 (4 coeurs), AMD Ryzen 5 ou supérieur Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : 1 Go de RAM vidéo, NVIDIA GTX 650, AMD Radeon HD 7750 ou supérieure DirectX : Version 11 Réseau : connexion internet haut débit Espace disque : 51 GB d'espace disque disponible

The Sims™ 4

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Released June 18, 2020
sample: 490 reviews posted after launch (148 AI-classified)
82/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 86 % · 198,132 reviews (« Very Positive »)

The Sims™ 4 lets players craft entire households and design limitless stories, a freedom that drives most of the conversation. Since launch, 82 % of post‑release reviews have been positive, earning it a Very Positive score overall.

What it's about: Profitez du pouvoir de créer et de contrôler des personnages dans un monde virtuel où il n'y a aucune règle. Soyez puissant et libre, amusez-vous et jouez avec la vie !

In-game

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« I love the game, but the packs are way too expensive. »
👍 anonymous review · 32 h played321
« Great game, but EA as a company sucks. Don't give them your money. Wait for sales and use creator codes. Less money for EA is better. »
👍 anonymous review · 1416 h played432
« A game the tenant can overcome their sorrow. A game the single can find their love. A game the poor can't afford to play. »
👍 anonymous review · 7 h played61
« Its the Sims. Its fun and has a lot of replay-ability. But over $1,500 for all the DLC is crazy. »
👍 anonymous review · 2 h played1
« The game itself is good, but I insist you don't waste your money on the Marketplace & just stick with mods instead for a far better experience. »
👍 anonymous review · 103 h played2
« ea is a bunch of money hungry treason weasels but this game is pretty okay »
👍 anonymous review · 269 h played32
« $1600 dollars for everything out right now on here. Thanks EA for being one of the most predatory, anti-creative, and downright corrupt gaming companies to date. »
👎 anonymous review · 24 h played731776
« Almost $1,200 USD to be able to play the game like it was meant to be played. EA deserves to go bankrupt. »
👎 anonymous review · 26 h played14752
« giving thumbs down because of the price of the DLCs. even on sale your looking at at least 1,000$. that's criminal. -5 stars EA »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played54131
« every single pack is so ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ expensive some aren't even supposed to be packs but usual features of a game. has bunch of bugs i hate this company so ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ much!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! »
👎 anonymous review · 285 h played5321
« >free game >looks inside >actually costs over $1k USD in microtransactions to have the full game You suck, EA. Please quit making games. »
👎 anonymous review · 3 h played4111
« If you love spending your hard earned money on useless things that don't work and are defintely not worth it, then this game is for you!! Please ignore my 1808hrs on this game, it was my cat. »
👍 anonymous review · 1813 h played62

In players' words

« I love the game, but the packs are way too expensive. »
👍 anonymous review · 32 h played321
« $1600 dollars for everything out right now on here. Thanks EA for being one of the most predatory, anti-creative, and downright corrupt gaming companies to date. »
👎 anonymous review · 24 h played731776
« Great game, but EA as a company sucks. Don't give them your money. Wait for sales and use creator codes. Less money for EA is better. »
👍 anonymous review · 1416 h played432
« Almost $1,200 USD to be able to play the game like it was meant to be played. EA deserves to go bankrupt. »
👎 anonymous review · 26 h played14752
« A game the tenant can overcome their sorrow. A game the single can find their love. A game the poor can't afford to play. »
👍 anonymous review · 7 h played61
« giving thumbs down because of the price of the DLCs. even on sale your looking at at least 1,000$. that's criminal. -5 stars EA »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played54131
« Its the Sims. Its fun and has a lot of replay-ability. But over $1,500 for all the DLC is crazy. »
👍 anonymous review · 2 h played1
« every single pack is so ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ expensive some aren't even supposed to be packs but usual features of a game. has bunch of bugs i hate this company so ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ much!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! »
👎 anonymous review · 285 h played5321
« The game itself is good, but I insist you don't waste your money on the Marketplace & just stick with mods instead for a far better experience. »
👍 anonymous review · 103 h played2
« >free game >looks inside >actually costs over $1k USD in microtransactions to have the full game You suck, EA. Please quit making games. »
👎 anonymous review · 3 h played4111
« ea is a bunch of money hungry treason weasels but this game is pretty okay »
👍 anonymous review · 269 h played32
« If you love spending your hard earned money on useless things that don't work and are defintely not worth it, then this game is for you!! Please ignore my 1808hrs on this game, it was my cat. »
👍 anonymous review · 1813 h played62

Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.

What players say, by aspect

Positive Mixed Negative
Gameplay
89 % pos · n=102
Content / longevity
55 % pos · n=33
Value for money
0 % pos · n=32
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=19
Performance
50 % pos · n=10
Graphics / art
100 % pos · n=4
Interface / UX
0 % pos · n=2
Audio / music
100 % pos · n=1
Multiplayer
100 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay1029138
Content / longevity3318411
Value for money320032
Stability / bugs190019
Performance10505
Graphics / art4400
Interface / UX2002
Audio / music1100
Multiplayer1100

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 47 h on median; those who dislike it: 46 h.

<2h
26 % (n=23)
2-10h
80 % (n=64)
10-25h
86 % (n=93)
>25h
85 % (n=310)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

📈 Up since launch (+28 pts) — updates have won players over
Nov 2025 : 53% positive53NovJun 2026 : 81% positive81JunJul 2026 : 81% positive81Jul

% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).

What creators say (YouTube)

No indexed video for this game yet.

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This game on Twitch

Small streamers to support

LIVE SimplyCozyCorner 30 viewers · EN — SIMS PACK AND MORE GIVING OUT TONIGHT TO THREE OF Y'ALL ! ILY COZY FAM 18+LIVE Thatales_ 16 viewers · PT — Subathon do Thata (Semana 1) - GTA RP ✨ | LIVE DO THATA (+18)LIVE abrilc1ta 16 viewers · ES — encontre mi casaLIVE pixelplumbobb 16 viewers · EN — chill while we play the sims 4 !discord !cc !mods

Streams snapshot from 01/08 à 07h04

Popular clips

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Strengths

  • Gameplay dominates the praise: 91 positive mentions out of 102.
  • Nostalgic vibe resonates: the keyword “childhood” appears 10 times across 490 sampled reviews.
  • Creative freedom is highlighted: “creativity” is mentioned 5 times.

Weaknesses

  • Price is a major concern: 32 negative mentions out of 32.
  • Content gaps are noted: 11 negative mentions out of 33, with 4 mixed.
  • Performance hiccups appear: 5 negative mentions out of 10.

Who is it for?

Fans of life‑simulation and players who enjoy shaping stories for virtual families will find the game rewarding. The strong emphasis on creativity and sandbox play outweighs the technical and pricing drawbacks for those who value freedom over polish.

Is The Sims™ 4 worth it in 2026?

Overall yes, the community is won over: 86% of 198,132 Steam reviews are positive (player score 82/100). Most-praised strength: Gameplay dominates the praise. The game is free to play.

Verdict

The Sims™ 4 delivers a rich, sandbox experience that keeps players engaged, despite criticism over price and occasional performance issues. Its strong gameplay and nostalgic appeal secure a solid standing, making it a worthwhile pick for simulation enthusiasts.

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