Free Games Like The Sims (Series) Similar Life Simulation Games & Simulation Games like The Sims (Series)

The best free alternative to The Sims is FreeSO, which is also Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 10 alternatives to The Sims and six of them is free so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting free alternatives to The Sims are Cozee, Simitone, MovieStarPlanet and Nend.io.

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    FreeSO

     10 likes

    While FreeSO aims to be faithful to the original game, it includes many quality of life changes such as hardware rendering, custom dynamic lighting, hi-res output and >2 floor houses.

    5 FreeSO alternatives

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    • Windows
    • GB flagUnited Kingdom
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  2. Cozee icon

    Cozee

     4 likes

    Cozee is a creative interior design game where you can decorate beautiful spaces, showcase your style, and connect with a global community of design lovers.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • SI flagSlovenia
    • European Union flagEU
    Transform empty rooms into beautifully styled interiors using an intuitive 3D design tool.
    Vote on others' designs to spark inspiration and earn rewards.
    Complete "Space Stories" multi-part design challenges with shared themes and characters.
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  4. Simitone icon

    Simitone

     1 like

    Alternative C# Windows Frontend for The Sims 1, based off of FreeSO. (REQUIRES a legitimate copy of The Sims: Complete Collection)

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    • GB flagUnited Kingdom
    Simitone screenshot 1
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  5. MovieStarPlanet icon

    MovieStarPlanet

     1 like

    Create a Movie Star today and make awesome Movies, ArtBooks, photos, design clothes and share them with your friends and fans.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
    • Online
    • DK flagDenmark
    • European Union flagEU
    MovieStarPlanet screenshot 1
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  6. Nend.io icon

    Nend.io

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    Get a job or feed in the garbage. Buy a house or sleep in a squatting area. Have fun, but don't forget to buy a worthy successor in the nursery because time goes by and you get old!.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU
    Nend.io screenshot 1
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  8. SocioTown icon

    SocioTown

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    3D virtual game world. There are a wide asortment of activities such as fishing, bug catching, missions, and much more!.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Adobe Flash Player
    SocioTown screenshot 1
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