The Sims 2— Guide, genres & similar games
The Sims 2 is a sandbox game developed by Maxis, 2004. Available in single-player mode. With an iRank Score of 75/100, it ranks as a highly rated title in our catalog.
iRank Score
75/100 ↗Type
Sandbox, Simulation, RPG
Released
2004
Updated May 2026
Developer
Maxis
Publisher: Aspyr Media
Platforms
PC, macOS
The Sims 2 official trailer
Genres
Vibe
Setting
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