The Sims— Guide, genres & similar games
The Sims is a sandbox game developed by Maxis, 2000. Available in single-player mode. With an iRank Score of 82/100, it ranks as a highly rated title in our catalog.
iRank Score
82/100 ↗Type
Sandbox, Simulation
Released
2000
Updated May 2026
Developer
Maxis
Publisher: TransGaming Technologies
Platforms
Linux, PC, macOS
The Sims official trailer
Genres
Vibe
Setting
Mode
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