Games Like The Sims™ Legacy Collection

The Sims 3: Create the perfect world with full customization at your fingertips. Refine personalities and help fulfill destinies.

Why similar: Life Sim 39.5%, Building 15.8%, Sandbox 15.4%, Character Customization 14.2%, Simulation 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: It offers the most expansive open-world life simulation experience in the franchise, allowing for deep character customization and neighborhood exploration.

Play with life and discover the possibilities. 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.

Why similar: Life Sim 23.1%, Building 18%, Sandbox 16.6%, Character Customization 14.2%, Immersive Sim 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: This modern iteration provides the most refined building tools and character creation systems in the series.

In Tiny Life, you control a set of people that live together in a household. You take care of their daily needs, build their skills, forge new relationships... or just mess up their entire life in whatever way you can think of!

Why similar: Life Sim 25.2%, Sandbox 20.6%, Building 19.6%, Character Customization 14%, Simulation 8%

Why You'll Like It: This indie title captures the classic isometric charm and gameplay loop of early life-simulation games with a focus on community and household management.

"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.

Why similar: Life Sim 30.9%, Character Customization 18.6%, Building 17.3%, Sandbox 13.5%, Simulation 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: It represents the next generation of life simulation with hyper-realistic graphics and deep, complex social systems.

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!

Why similar: Character Customization 46.2%, Immersive Sim 13.3%, Crafting 12.9%, Simulation 12.8%, Casual 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: A charming, stylized take on the life-sim genre that emphasizes creative building and social interaction in a cozy environment.

Become a landlord and deal with problematic tenants as you build your rental property empire. Decide how to react to annoyed neighbors or police interventions. Will you design your apartment for a group of gamer friends or an aspiring musician looking for a new home?

Why similar: Life Sim 23.2%, Building 19.6%, Management 19.4%, Sandbox 16.8%, Immersive Sim 11.5%

Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on the property management side of life-sims, allowing you to design, renovate, and manage rental properties for various tenants.

Little Lives is a fun, casual life-sim game. Balance your time between your career, education and relationships as you explore an exciting town filled with possibility.

Why similar: Life Sim 31.7%, Sandbox 23.8%, Character Customization 15.7%, Management 15.3%, Simulation 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: A cute, character-driven life simulator that focuses on the daily routines and social growth of your virtual avatars.

Curate and manage incredible museums! Explore to discover amazing artifacts. Design and refine the layout, keep staff happy, guests entertained, donations plentiful… and children off the exhibits

Why similar: Building 22.4%, Life Sim 20.7%, Sandbox 18.7%, Management 14.8%, Simulation 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a satisfying creative outlet through building and layout design while managing the needs of visitors and staff.

Build the university of your dreams with Two Point Campus, the sim with a twist from the makers of Two Point Hospital. Build, hire staff and run an academic institution packed with wild courses.

Why similar: Management 28.1%, Building 25.6%, Sandbox 20%, Simulation 9.9%, Cartoony 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: While more management-focused, it shares the humorous, character-driven charm and creative building aspects found in The Sims.

You've inherited your grandfather's old farm plot in Stardew Valley. Armed with hand-me-down tools and a few coins, you set out to begin your new life. Can you learn to live off the land and turn these overgrown fields into a thriving home?

Why similar: Life Sim 37.9%, Sandbox 20.1%, Building 16.6%, Crafting 12.7%, Simulation 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: While primarily a farming sim, its deep social systems, relationship building, and home decoration make it a perfect companion for fans of The Sims.

Coral Island is a vibrant, laid-back farm sim reimagined with multiplayer! Experience enchanting island life at your own pace: farm with friends, nurture animals, build relationships, hang out with a diverse cast of characters, and dive into the magical Merfolk Kingdom.

Why similar: Life Sim 32.8%, Building 15.8%, Sandbox 15.5%, Character Customization 13.4%, Crafting 10.9%

Why You'll Like It: This vibrant life-sim combines farming and community building with extensive character customization and social relationship mechanics.

Travel to the desert community of Sandrock and take on the role of a fledgling Builder. Use your trusty toolset to gather resources, construct machines, and turn your run-down workshop into a well-oiled production facility to save the town from the jaws of economic ruin!

Why similar: Life Sim 29.3%, Building 20.6%, Sandbox 18%, Crafting 11.5%, Character Customization 11.2%

Why You'll Like It: It blends life-simulation elements with building and crafting, requiring players to manage their home and social standing in a desert community.

Relax in a cozy world filled with the magic of Disney and Pixar! Discover rich stories and build the perfect Valley alongside more than 50 heroes and villains in this life-sim adventure game.

Why similar: Life Sim 28%, Sandbox 19.9%, Character Customization 17.7%, Crafting 10.9%, Immersive Sim 10.7%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers a polished life-sim experience centered on decorating, questing, and building relationships with iconic characters.

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?

Why similar: Life Sim 24.1%, Sandbox 15.2%, Management 14.8%, Character Customization 14.7%, Immersive Sim 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: It adds a modern career-focused layer to the life-sim genre, requiring you to balance social media success with personal life management.

The charming and relaxing stone-age farming sim where you live in a thriving community exploring the wonderful world of Pacha. Discover "ideas," domesticate crops, befriend animals, and help your village grow. Play co-op with friends or explore the early days of civilization in single-player.

Why similar: Life Sim 26.4%, Building 19.3%, Sandbox 18.7%, Crafting 13.5%, Immersive Sim 12%

Why You'll Like It: A prehistoric life-sim that emphasizes community growth, building, and developing social bonds within a tribe.

Take fate into your own hands in Lakeburg Legacies, a social-based village management sim where love is your favourite resource. Play matchmaker to create the most effective, and most loved up, couples and help your kingdom thrive. How long will it take you to crown a sovereign?

Why similar: Management 51.8%, Life Sim 27.2%, Simulation 9.2%, Strategy 4.6%, Funny 4%

Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on the romantic and social aspects of life-sims, tasking you with matchmaking and managing the growth of a village.

SimCity 4 Deluxe Edition includes the bestselling SimCity 4 and the all-new SimCity 4 Rush Hour Expansion Pack. Create the most massive region of cities ever, with a farming town, bedroom community, high-tech commercial center, and industrial backbone.

Why similar: Building 21.4%, Sandbox 21.2%, Management 18.3%, Immersive Sim 14.1%, Simulation 7%

Why You'll Like It: For players who enjoy the city-building and neighborhood-planning aspects of The Sims, this classic offers unparalleled depth.

Build your farm and relationships with townsfolk, or forge ahead on a quest of magic, monsters, and dragons. Level up through a skill tree in 8 person multiplayer, or adventure solo!

Why similar: Life Sim 44.7%, Character Customization 25.9%, Crafting 17.5%, Simulation 9.5%, Singleplayer 2.4%

Why You'll Like It: This fantasy-themed life-sim offers deep character progression and home customization within a magical world.

Make the dwelling of your dreams a reality in this apartment management sim!

Why similar: Life Sim 34.2%, Management 18.8%, Building 17.3%, Simulation 14.2%, Casual 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: A management-focused life-sim where you design apartments and influence the lives and relationships of your tenants.

Craft, farm, build and cook! In Travellers Rest you will have to use all the available tools to become the best tavern keeper in the realm. Create unique dishes and drinks to please your customers as you discover the world and its colorful characters.

Why similar: Life Sim 33.6%, Management 22%, Building 16.6%, Crafting 10.5%, Immersive Sim 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: It combines tavern management with life-sim elements, allowing you to build and customize your own business while interacting with locals.

Moonbury's residents need healing, and you're the best chemist around! With your trusty tools, a brewing cauldron, and a canine companion at your side, you'll need to diagnose symptoms, gather ingredients, brew potions, and cure ailments in this open-ended sim RPG.

Why similar: Life Sim 35.7%, Character Customization 20.1%, Crafting 18%, Simulation 9.3%, Colorful 8%

Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on the life of a town chemist, blending social interaction, relationship building, and home improvement.

Welcome to Paleo Pines, a charming island known for its friendly dinosaurs, quirky townsfolk, and mysterious past. Befriend dinos and enlist their help to fix up your ranch and farm crops to create your cozy dino sanctuary! Then set out with your companion, Lucky, to uncover the island’s secrets.

Why similar: Life Sim 39.4%, Character Customization 20.4%, Simulation 15.3%, Casual 9.4%, Colorful 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: A unique life-sim that focuses on befriending dinosaurs and building a customized ranch in a cozy, atmospheric world.

Grow your own worlds and nurture a deep natural connection with everything they hold. See your actions change the world for better! Bring the Evertree back to life in this breathtaking world-crafting sandbox, with life management and adventure elements.

Why similar: Life Sim 27.6%, Sandbox 25%, Management 18%, Simulation 9.1%, Atmospheric 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a relaxing experience centered on world-building, gardening, and managing the lives of the inhabitants in your care.

Start your own pub, serve drinks, and keep your customers happy. Unlock better beverages as you level up, expand your pub, and become the most beloved spot in town!

Why similar: Life Sim 24.3%, Management 20.7%, Sandbox 19.2%, Immersive Sim 14.3%, Simulation 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a niche management experience that requires you to balance business operations with the social atmosphere of your establishment.

A town sim where you raise generations of residents. Unlock new stores and facilities, help your residents find love, or cash in on the stock market!

Why similar: Life Sim 29.2%, Building 19.9%, Sandbox 18%, Simulation 11.2%, Management 11.1%

Why You'll Like It: A city-building simulation that emphasizes the happiness and daily lives of the citizens living in your town.

Paralives is a life simulation game about building homes, lives and bonds. Through both hardship and success, where will your story take you?

Why similar: Life Sim 31.4%, Building 23.2%, Character Customization 19.1%, Sandbox 11.3%, Simulation 8.5%

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.

Why similar: Life Sim 18.6%, Sandbox 16.6%, Building 15.3%, Management 11.7%, Character Customization 10.8%

From the creators of ‘Kitty Powers’ Matchmaker’, ‘Kitty Powers' Love Life’ is a brand new take on the community/relationship sim genre, with a very British twist. Build and run your very own village for newly matched couples, under the watchful eye of your boss, outrageous drag queen Kitty Powers!

Why similar: Simulation 51.7%, Casual 31.8%, Funny 9.8%, Singleplayer 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: This game leans into the social and romantic drama aspects of life-sims with a humorous, character-focused approach.

Life Simulator is a simulation game with relaxed atmosphere. Players will play as a college graduate getting into the big city, you will fight for your life for four years, you can be a winner with cars, houses and soul mate, or maybe a salty fish with nothing, and you can also find love...

Why similar: Life Sim 57%, Simulation 22.7%, Casual 14.2%, Funny 4.8%, Singleplayer 1.3%

Why You'll Like It: A straightforward life-sim that focuses on the daily grind of career, health, and social management.

The wildly popular Zoo Tycoon series gets set to crank up the excitement, challenge, and fun of building the ultimate zoo. Let your imagination run wild with Zoo Tycoon: Ultimate Animal Collection. Build, manage, and maintain your dream zoo alone or with up to four players.

Why similar: Management 43.9%, Sandbox 22.3%, Simulation 21.5%, Building 10.7%, Singleplayer 1.5%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a creative building experience where you manage the needs and environments of various animals and guests.

One of the best games from acclaimed Tycoon series, with well designed gameplay mechanics, appealing graphics, and really high re-playability value. There’s no limit to what you can create so design and build the most thrilling roller coaster the world has ever seen!

Why similar: Management 26.2%, Sandbox 20.3%, Classic 16.1% ★, Building 15.3%, Simulation 12.2%

Build and manage your ultimate retro arcade! Buy classic Arcade Machines, Galaxy Pinball, and Gift Claw games, or invest in Cinema 8D, Go-Karts, and Racing Simulators. Manage the economy, hire staff, and repair your machines to keep the tokens rolling in!

Why similar: Life Sim 23.3%, Sandbox 19%, Immersive Sim 11.3%, Building 11.3%, Simulation 11%

Build the park of a lifetime and rediscover the critically acclaimed rollercoaster simulation bestseller. Feel the thrill of a genre-defining classic, complete with two huge expansion packs.

Why similar: Management 27.3%, Building 27%, Sandbox 21.2%, Simulation 8.7%, Cartoony 5%

Create incredible parks in the original rollercoaster sim from Chris Sawyer.

Why similar: Management 42.5%, Sandbox 14.5%, Classic 14.3% ★, Simulation 14.3%, Building 10%

This compilation includes the entire RollerCoaster Tycoon 2 series, with the original game as well as the Time Twister and Wacky Worlds expansions.

Why similar: Management 26.4%, Sandbox 18.5%, Classic 16.3% ★, Building 15.6%, Simulation 11.1%

You're the last remaining video rental store. From humble VHS clerk to rental racketeer - run your video store and explore Reshoot Springs, building an underground empire. Expand with upgrades, side hustles, store membership, and more. Whatever it takes to survive - solo or in up to 4-player co-op.

Why similar: Life Sim 20.3%, Character Customization 14.1%, Sandbox 13.6%, Management 13.4%, Simulation 9.8%

Create dream homes! From 3D plan modelling through to on-site decision-making, you must bring each project to life while giving free rein to your creativity, to take your architectural firm to the pinnacle of the profession.

Why similar: Building 19.4%, Life Sim 19.1%, Sandbox 17.8%, Management 11.6%, Immersive Sim 10%

Experience the joy of running your own cozy small business: Create stickers, pack orders and hear your customers’ stories. Time to build the cutest shop on the internet!

Why similar: Life Sim 35%, Sandbox 25.1%, Simulation 15.2%, Casual 9.6%, Colorful 7.5%

Design stunning hospitals, cure peculiar illnesses and manage troublesome staff as you spread your budding healthcare organisation across Two Point County.

Why similar: Management 31.6%, Building 28.8%, Simulation 14.7%, Sandbox 14.1%, Classic 2.2% ★

Guess who's back – and shinier than ever! House Flipper Remastered Collection lets you become a one-person renovation crew. Clean, build, decorate, and sell for profit! Now with better graphics, voice acting, all expansions in one toolbox, and some more heartfelt addition. It’s flipping time!

Why similar: Building 26.8%, Sandbox 23.2%, Management 18.3%, Immersive Sim 14.6%, Simulation 10.4%

🏢Renovate and manage a ruined office building🔨 Clean, repair, and furnish rooms, rent them to picky tenants, fix printers and coffee machines, enjoy an exaggerated office joke system, and survive daily chaos. Turn neglect into profit — money doesn’t print itself, even if the printer tries.

Why similar: Life Sim 21.7%, Sandbox 18%, Building 16.7%, Management 16.6%, Immersive Sim 13.3%

Welcome to Minami Lane! Build your own street in this tiny cozy, casual management sim! Unlock and customize buildings, manage your shops, and maximize the happiness of your villagers to complete quests and fill your street with love!

Why similar: Life Sim 31.6%, Management 23.3%, Building 20.6%, Simulation 9.1%, Casual 5.9%

Enter Pawnbroker Simulator, where every deal, appraisal, and choice forges your path to pawn shop greatness. Sharpen your instincts, unlock new talents, craft a storefront that turns heads, offer high-stakes loans, and stay one step ahead of cunning thieves.

Why similar: Life Sim 23.5%, Sandbox 19.9%, Building 15.8%, Immersive Sim 12.6%, Management 12.1%

Rollercoaster Tycoon 3 Platinum combines the excitement of rollercoasters with the fun of a great strategy simulation. RCT3 Platinum combines the roller coaster theme park fun of the Roller Coaster Tycoon 3 with included expansion packs Soaked! and Wild! Now enjoy more options than ever.

Why similar: Management 27.8%, Sandbox 24.9%, Building 23.5%, Simulation 12.5%, Classic 7.1% ★

The original Sinking Simulator from 2013 A fun lightweight Sandbox game focused on creating ships and wrecking them using soft body physics!

Why similar: Sandbox 33.4%, Building 21.7%, Simulation 14.2%, Cartoony 10.1%, Casual 8.5%

Planet Coaster® - the future of coaster park simulation games has arrived! Surprise, delight and thrill incredible crowds as you build your coaster park empire - let your imagination run wild, and share your success with the world.

Why similar: Building 30%, Sandbox 23.3%, Management 21.8%, Simulation 11.2%, Atmospheric 4.2%

Become the most successful youtuber on the planet! Create videos, get subscribers, attend events, interact with your fans… and grow your channel. Live a youtuber’s life!

Why similar: Life Sim 30.9%, Management 24%, Character Customization 20.1%, Simulation 9.1%, Casual 5.3%

RollerCoaster Tycoon World™ is the newest installment in the legendary RCT franchise. This next-generation theme park simulation and building game includes fan-favorite features along with incredible new advancements!

Why similar: Building 30.2%, Sandbox 25.3%, Management 24.9%, Simulation 14.6%, Strategy 2.3%

Meet New Friends and explore all the New Lands

Why similar: Character Customization 49.1%, Immersive Sim 15.5%, Crafting 12.7%, Simulation 10%, Casual 5.8%

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.

Why similar: Building 19.4%, Life Sim 16.3%, Immersive Sim 15.6%, Sandbox 15%, Management 14%

A pixel-art social simulation MMO where you customize your avatar, build and decorate rooms, trade rare items, and join live community events in a nostalgic yet ever-evolving virtual world.

Why similar: Life Sim 32.7%, Sandbox 31.4%, Immersive Sim 18.8%, Old School 6.7%, Simulation 6.3%

The indoor park management simulator where you can create your rides and coasters from scratch and freely design your halls. Manage, expand and develop your own park to inspire your guests. Satisfy your visitors' needs by unlocking and researching new buildings, rides, transportation and more!

Why similar: Building 26.1%, Management 23.9%, Sandbox 18.4%, Crafting 10.5%, Simulation 10%

Film and produce 1999's hottest reality TV show: The Crush House! Select a crush-worthy cast, satisfy voracious audiences and keep the show on air to uncover the sinister secrets behind this darkly comic thirst-person shooter.

Why similar: Life Sim 30.4%, Management 23.6%, Immersive Sim 18.5%, Cartoony 8.1%, Simulation 7.6%

Park Beyond is a theme park simulation game that gives you the freedom to create and manage the Parks of your Dreams! Whether you love to manage finances and visitor experience, or just create fun and cozy parks, the game has something in store just for you!

Why similar: Building 24.8%, Sandbox 23%, Management 22.6%, Simulation 10.1%, Cartoony 6.9%

Run your very own thrift shop in this laid-back management sim! Sort through boxes to find hidden treasures and arrange nostalgic displays of clothes, antiques, toys & more. Befriend the regulars, help with their requests and expand your store into a hub for the local community!

Why similar: Life Sim 55.6%, Simulation 20.6%, Casual 12.7%, Colorful 7.3%, Singleplayer 3.8%

Gamer Stop Simulator is a simulation game where you manage a video game store. Buy games and consoles from customers, repair broken devices, test games, and add rare items to your collection. Negotiate prices, expand your store, and grow your business in this exciting retail experience!

Why similar: Life Sim 27.6%, Sandbox 24.5%, Immersive Sim 13.8%, Simulation 9.7%, Old School 7.1%

Kitty Powers' special brand of matchmaking returns in this remastered version of the viral sensation Kitty Powers' Matchmaker. It's time to make love happen, again!

Why similar: Management 35.9%, Character Customization 30.2%, Simulation 9%, Cartoony 8.3%, Casual 8%