Games like The Sims™ 3
by The Sims Studio, Maxis
The Sims™ 3 is a third-person 3D modern-day life simulation sandbox: character customization, building homes and managing lives. The Sims™ 4 and inZOI play most like The Sims™ 3. Of the 12 closest games below, most share its life sim, character customization and building.
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Closest matches
The Sims™ 4
Jun 18, 2020 · Maxis
Both: Life Sim · Character Customization · Building
Third-person 3D modern-day life simulation sandbox, stylized 3D animation. Customizing sims, building homes and managing lives.
Life SimFree to PlayCharacter CustomizationBuildingSimulationRomanceSingleplayerSandboxDating SimRelaxing👍 83,365inZOI
Mar 27, 2025 · inZOI Studio
Both: Life Sim · Character Customization · Building
Third-person 3D modern-day life simulation sandbox, stunning realistic graphics. Character customization, building and decorating, managing lives and relationships.
Life SimCharacter CustomizationSimulationRealisticSingleplayerBuildingFamily FriendlyRomanceSandboxSexual Content👍 30,205The Sims™ 2 Legacy Collection
Jan 31, 2025 · MAXIS
Both: Sandbox · Life Sim · Building
Third-person 3D modern-day life simulation sandbox, stylized 3D animation. Directing sims, managing life goals and building.
SandboxLife SimBuildingSimulationCharacter CustomizationManagementImmersive SimAtmosphericSingleplayerStory Rich👍 4,808The Sims™ Legacy Collection
Jan 31, 2025 · MAXIS
Both: Sandbox · Building · Life Sim
Isometric 3D modern-day life simulation sandbox, cartoony. Managing lives, building and character customization.
SandboxBuildingManagementLife SimCasualSimulationCharacter CustomizationAtmosphericSingleplayerImmersive Sim👍 2,338Live the Life
Sep 16, 2020 · One Man Behind
Both: Life Sim · Character Customization · Building
First-person 3D modern-day life simulation sandbox, 3D stylized. Character customization, exploring the city and managing survival needs.
Life SimSimulationCharacter CustomizationManagementOpen WorldBuildingSandboxEconomySurvivalEarly Access👍 607Denizen
Apr 29, 2024 · Departure Interactive
Both: Life Sim · Sandbox · Character Customization
First-person 3D modern-day life simulation RPG, realistic 3D graphics. Working jobs, driving and customizing residences.
Life SimRPGSandboxOpen WorldAdventureSimulationSurvivalDrivingFirst-PersonCharacter Customization👍 886My Time at Sandrock
Nov 2, 2023 · Pathea Games
Both: Life Sim · Building · Sandbox
Third-person 3D post-apocalyptic life sim RPG, stylized 3D animation. Building machines, gathering resources and socializing.
Life SimBuildingFarming SimMultiplayerDating SimCraftingSandboxRPGOpen WorldCharacter Customization👍 24,157