7 RPG games like The Sims 3 that you should try

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We filtered the 32 games similar to The Sims 3 down to the 7 that fit the “RPG” category. Plantera, Everything and Harvest Moon top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to The Sims 3.

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GenreSandboxSubgenreLife Sandbox

The best rPG games like The Sims 3

7 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to The Sims 3. Each one has been evaluated across 11 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

#1Plantera

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GenreSandboxSubgenreLife Sandbox

SoloCasualCozyNarrativeSandbox World

Steam👍 89%· 5.9KRAWG👍 30%· 53IGDB39· 3

Year 2016Dev Ratalaika GamesPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · iOS

✓ Same family of life sandbox games: sandbox freedom, deep simulation and deep RPG systems

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, adventure storytelling and vibe relaxing, while skipping fantasy world

GenreSandboxSubgenreLife Sandbox

SoloCasualNarrativeSandbox WorldFantasy

Steam👍 83%· 3.8KIGDB72· 9OC73· 50

Year 2017Dev David OReillyOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Same family of life sandbox games: sandbox freedom, deep simulation and deep RPG systems

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, vibe relaxing and open world exploration, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

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#3Harvest Moon

GenreSandboxSubgenreCreative Sandbox

SoloSandbox WorldIsometric

Year 1996Dev Amccus · Natsume Inc.

✓ Like The Sims 3, it's known for sandbox freedom, deep simulation and deep RPG systems

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

GenreSandboxSubgenreCreative Sandbox

SoloNarrativeSandbox WorldFantasyIsometric

IGDB71· 7

Year 2004Dev Maxis · Aspyr MediaOn PC · Mac

✓ Nearly identical: sandbox freedom, deep simulation and deep RPG systems.

≠ Missing: cozy, relaxing feel.

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#5Warsim: The Realm of Aslona

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GenreSandboxSubgenreCreative Sandbox

SoloSandbox WorldFantasyProceduralOpen World

Steam👍 96%· 2.2K

Year 2017Dev Huw MillwardPlaytime ~4hOn PC

✓ Shared with The Sims 3: sandbox freedom, deep simulation and deep RPG systems

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, roguelike runs and procedural generation, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

GenreSandboxSubgenreCrafting Sandbox

SoloCozyCasualNarrativeSandbox WorldFantasy

Steam👍 93%· 43KIGDB70· 1OC83· 11

Year 2022Dev niceplay games · tinyBuildOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ If you enjoyed The Sims 3, expect sandbox freedom, deep simulation and deep RPG systems

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, adventure storytelling and vibe relaxing, while skipping skill tree progression

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Steam GOG Epic

#7Chicory: A Colorful Tale

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GenreSandboxSubgenreLife Sandbox

SoloCozyNarrativeSandbox WorldFantasyIsometric

Steam👍 97%· 3.9KRAWG👍 77%· 64MC89IGDB92· 3OC88· 57

Year 2021Dev Finji · Greg LobanovPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Apple Macintosh

✓ Same family of life sandbox games: sandbox freedom, deep RPG systems and cozy, relaxing feel

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, puzzle design and vibe relaxing, while skipping deep simulation

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