The Sims™ 4 vs The Sims™ 3
7/10Match score
Higher community rating
The Sims™ 3
+11
rating points
More player ratings
The Sims™ 4
658 ratings
Similarity Breakdown
Same
Game Modes
Similar
Perspective
Similar
Genres
Similar
Themes
Different
Features
Shared
Game Modes
Single player
Perspective
Bird view / Isometric
Genres
Role-playing (RPG)Simulator
Themes
ComedyFantasyRomanceSandbox
Features
life simulationmanagementbuilding
Key Differences
Perspective
The Sims™ 4
First personThird person
The Sims™ 3
-Genres
The Sims™ 4
-The Sims™ 3
Strategy
Themes
The Sims™ 4
Action
The Sims™ 3
-Features
The Sims™ 4
social simulationtime managementyou can pet the dogimmersiverealism
The Sims™ 3
yogaage progressioncontent editorexercisegibberish
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | The Sims™ 4 | The Sims™ 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Release Date | Sep 2, 2014 | Jun 2, 2009 |
| Rating | 70/100 (658 ratings) | 81/100 (638 ratings) |
| Genres | Role-playing (RPG)Simulator | Role-playing (RPG)SimulatorStrategy |
| Themes | ActionComedyFantasyRomanceSandbox | ComedyFantasyRomanceSandbox |
| Features | life simulationmanagementsocial simulationtime managementyou can pet the dogimmersiverealismbuildingcartoonycharacter customizationfamily friendlyfunnylgbtq+relaxingcute | life simulationmanagementyogaage progressioncontent editorexercisegibberishinterior designpregnancyworld buildingconstructionfictional currenciesinvisible wallpick your gendersleeping |
| Game Modes | Single player | Single player |
| Player Perspective | Bird view / IsometricFirst personThird person | Bird view / Isometric |
| Platforms | Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One | Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows) |
Comparison Summary
The Sims™ 4 and The Sims™ 3 have a 7/10 match score. Both games overlap around Single player, Bird view / Isometric, Role-playing (RPG), Simulator, Comedy, Fantasy.
The Sims™ 4 stands out for First person, Third person, Action, social simulation, while The Sims™ 3 stands out for Strategy, yoga, age progression, content editor.
The Sims™ 3 has the higher community rating in the current dataset. Players who enjoy Single player, Bird view / Isometric, Role-playing (RPG) are the most likely to find value in both.