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We filtered the 34 games similar to The Sims™ 4 down to the 21 that fit the “Simulation” category. Storyteller, Retention and Emily is Away top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to The Sims™ 4.

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GenreCasualSubgenreVisual Novel

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CozyCasualSolo

Year 2014Dev Electronic Arts

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Within the “Simulation” category, the closest game to The Sims™ 4 is Storyteller — scoring 94/100 on our similarity scale. Retention and Emily is Away follow close behind.

#1Storyteller94 #2Retention94 #3Emily is Away93 #4Venba92 #5Coffee Talk92

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The best simulation games like The Sims™ 4

21 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to The Sims™ 4. Each one has been evaluated across 14 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.

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Storyteller

GenreCasualSubgenreVisual Novel

SoloNarrativeCasualSandbox WorldOpen WorldFantasy

Steam👍 88%· 8.7KIGDB82· 4OC70· 33

Year 2023Dev Daniel Benmergui · Annapurna InteractiveOn Android · PC · iOS

✓ Shared with The Sims™ 4: adventure storytelling, visual novel storytelling and deep simulation

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design and visual 2d, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

94

Retention

GenreCasualSubgenreVisual Novel

SoloCasualNarrativeCozyExploration

Steam👍 35%· 707

Year 2015Dev Sometimes YouPlaytime ~3hOn PC

✓ Shared with The Sims™ 4: adventure storytelling, visual novel storytelling and deep simulation

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, exploration and discovery and visual 2d, while skipping sandbox freedom

#3Emily is Away

93

Emily is Away

GenreCasualSubgenreVisual Novel

SoloNarrativeCasualFree to PlayPixel Art

Steam👍 89%· 32K

Year 2015Dev Kyle SeeleyOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ Like The Sims™ 4, it's known for deep simulation, visual novel storytelling and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings visual pixel, while skipping sandbox freedom

92

Venba

GenreCasualSubgenreVisual Novel

SoloNarrativeCasualCraftingExploration

Steam👍 92%· 3.5KIGDB87· 3OC81· 56

Year 2023Dev Visai GamesOn Xbox · PC · PS5

✓ If you enjoyed The Sims™ 4, expect visual novel storytelling, deep simulation and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, crafting mechanics and exploration and discovery, while skipping sandbox freedom

92

Coffee Talk

GenreCasualSubgenreVisual Novel

SoloNarrativeRelaxingCasualFantasy

Steam👍 95%· 12KIGDB70· 4OC75· 42

Year 2020Dev Toge Productions · Chorus WorldwideOn PS4 · PC · PS5

✓ Like The Sims™ 4, it's known for visual novel storytelling, deep simulation and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with setting anime, crafting mechanics and visual pixel, while skipping sandbox freedom

#6Spirited Heart Deluxe

92

Spirited Heart Deluxe

GenreCasualSubgenreVisual Novel

SoloCasualNarrativeCozyFantasy

Steam👍 46%· 90

Year 2014Dev Winter WolvesPlaytime ~6hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Shared with The Sims™ 4: deep simulation, visual novel storytelling and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings deep RPG systems, setting anime and resource management, while skipping sandbox freedom

#7Ace Attorney Investigations: Miles Edgeworth

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Ace Attorney Investigations: Miles Edgeworth

GenreCasualSubgenreVisual Novel

SoloNarrative2DThird Person

IGDB81· 2

Year 2009Dev CapcomOn Android · iOS

✓ Like The Sims™ 4, it's known for deep simulation, visual novel storytelling and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, visual 2d and visual third person, while skipping sandbox freedom

#8Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney - Dual Destinies

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Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney - Dual Destinies

GenreCasualSubgenreVisual Novel

SoloNarrative2D

IGDB80· 10

Year 2013Dev CapcomOn Android · iOS

✓ If you enjoyed The Sims™ 4, expect deep simulation, visual novel storytelling and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, deep RPG systems and visual 2d, while skipping sandbox freedom

#9Flower Shop: Summer In Fairbrook

90

Flower Shop: Summer In Fairbrook

GenreCasualSubgenreVisual Novel

SoloCasualNarrativeCozyAnime

Steam👍 69%· 138IGDB60· 1

Year 2014Dev Winter WolvesPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Like The Sims™ 4, it's known for deep simulation, visual novel storytelling and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: setting anime and visual 2d, while skipping sandbox freedom

#10Flower Shop: Winter In Fairbrook

90

Flower Shop: Winter In Fairbrook

GenreCasualSubgenreVisual Novel

SoloCasualNarrativeCozyAnime

Steam👍 63%· 109

Year 2014Dev Winter WolvesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Shared with The Sims™ 4: deep simulation, visual novel storytelling and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, setting anime and visual first person, while skipping sandbox freedom

#11Always Remember Me

90

Always Remember Me

GenreCasualSubgenreVisual Novel

SoloNarrativeCasualCozyAnime

Steam👍 61%· 271

Year 2014Dev Winter WolvesPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ If you enjoyed The Sims™ 4, expect visual novel storytelling, deep simulation and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design and setting anime, while skipping sandbox freedom

#12VA-11 Hall-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action

90

VA-11 Hall-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action

GenreCasualSubgenreVisual Novel

SoloNarrativeCasualCozyCyberpunk

Steam👍 97%· 38KRAWG👍 89%· 441MC81IGDB84· 9OC84· 66

Year 2016Dev Wolfgame · Ysbryd GamesPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Apple Macintosh

✓ If you enjoyed The Sims™ 4, expect visual novel storytelling, adventure storytelling and deep simulation

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, setting cyberpunk and setting scifi, while skipping sandbox freedom

#13Lucy -The Eternity She Wished For- Ending Theme OST

90

Lucy -The Eternity She Wished For- Ending Theme OST

GenreCasualSubgenreVisual Novel

SoloNarrativeCasualCozyAnime

Steam👍 95%· 8.2KRAWG👍 82%· 34IGDB72· 2

Year 2016Dev Modern Visual Arts LaboratoryPlaytime ~4hOn PC

✓ Shared with The Sims™ 4: visual novel storytelling, adventure storytelling and deep simulation

≠ Its own twist: setting anime, setting scifi and visual 2d, while skipping sandbox freedom

#14Heileen 3: New Horizons

90

Heileen 3: New Horizons

GenreCasualSubgenreVisual Novel

SoloNarrativeCasualCozyAnime

Steam👍 63%· 89

Year 2014Dev Winter WolvesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Like The Sims™ 4, it's known for deep simulation, visual novel storytelling and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design and setting anime, while skipping sandbox freedom

#15planetarian HD

90

planetarian HD

GenreCasualSubgenreVisual Novel

SoloNarrativeCasualCozyAnime

Steam👍 99%· 3.3K

Year 2017Dev VisualArts/Key · VisualArtsPlaytime ~3hOn PC

✓ If you enjoyed The Sims™ 4, expect visual novel storytelling, adventure storytelling and deep simulation

≠ Where it differs: brings setting anime, setting scifi and post-apocalyptic world, while skipping sandbox freedom

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World's Dawn

Simulation · Visual Novel

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HuniePop

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Katawa Shoujo

Simulation · Visual Novel

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Visual Novel · Simulation

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Simulation · Visual Novel

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