How many people are playing The Sims™ 4?

The Sims™ 4 has 25,186 players in-game on Steam right now, and peaked at 25,952 concurrent players in the last 24 hours. The live count updates hourly.

Is The Sims™ 4 on Steam?

Yes. The Sims™ 4 is on Steam, and its live concurrent player count is tracked on this page and updated hourly.

Is The Sims™ 4 still popular?

The Sims™ 4 is holding steady. Over the past 30 days its player count is up 1%.

When did The Sims™ 4 release?

The Sims™ 4 was first released on June 18, 2020.

The Sims™ 4

Jun 18, 2020AdventureCasualSimulationPlayStation 4PC (Microsoft Windows)MacXbox One Xbox Series X|S

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The Sims™ 4player count & live stats

The Sims™ 4 has 25,186 players in-game on Steam right now and peaked at 25,952 in the last 24 hours. Counts update hourly — last checked 56 minutes ago.

Holding steadyIts player count is up 1% over the last 30 days.

Platforms: PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Xbox One +2
First released: Jun 18, 2020

The Sims™ 4 player count

The Sims™ 4 has 25,186 players in-game on Steam right now — up 2% from 24 hours ago. Its 24-hour peak was 25,952 concurrent players. Updated hourly.

Playing right now

25.2K+2% vs 24h ago

Steam concurrent players

Watching on Twitch

493

Concurrent viewers · hourly

25,952 24-hour peak

34,985 7-day peak

35,834 30-day peak

38,010 all-time peak

#52 most played on Steam

Steam most-played rank: #52

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Live stats last updated 56 minutes ago.

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The Sims™ 4 monthly peaks

Highest concurrent players recorded each month, most recent first.

Peak players reached 38,010 in May 2026 and has since fallen 6%, to 35,834 in September.

Month	Peak players	Peak viewers	Share of peak
October 2026so far	35,120	7,558	92%
September 2026	35,834	7,244	94%
August 2026	36,748	12,656	97%
July 2026	37,175	24,469	98%
June 2026	36,522	5,032	96%
May 2026	38,010	14,517	100%

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The Sims™ 4 — frequently asked questions

How many people are playing The Sims™ 4?: The Sims™ 4 has 25,186 players in-game on Steam right now, and peaked at 25,952 concurrent players in the last 24 hours. The live count updates hourly.
Is The Sims™ 4 on Steam?: Yes. The Sims™ 4 is on Steam, and its live concurrent player count is tracked on this page and updated hourly.
What platforms is The Sims™ 4 on?: The Sims™ 4 is available on PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5.
Is The Sims™ 4 still popular?: The Sims™ 4 is holding steady. Over the past 30 days its player count is up 1%.
When did The Sims™ 4 release?: The Sims™ 4 was first released on June 18, 2020.

About The Sims™ 4

Unleash your imagination and create a unique world of Sims that's an expression of you! Explore and customize every detail from Sims to homes, and much more with The Sims 4. Life, and Sims, are yours to control. Customize your unique Sims, design their homes & take them on wild adventures through celebdom, romance, holidays and more.

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Game details

Platforms: PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S (s), PlayStation 5
Developer: The Sims Studio
Publisher: Electronic Arts
ESRB rating: T
Game modes: Single player
Themes: Action, Fantasy, Comedy, Sandbox, Romance
Series: The Sims
Official site: Visit

Details via IGDB.

Reception

Steam reviews

Very Positive

201,439 reviews · 86% positive

IGDB rating

70/100

from 658 ratings

Every version compared

Prices, contemporary reception and the studio credited for each release

Also released on: PlayStation 4 · PC (Microsoft Windows) · Mac · Xbox One · Xbox Series X|S · PlayStation 5. We haven’t priced or authenticated those versions yet.