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The Sims™ 4 player count chart
No, The Sims™ 4 is not dead. 19,375 people are playing it on Steam right now, with a 24-hour peak of 24,749. Over the last 30 days its player count has been stable (about the same on the month before).
History from Jun 1, 2020
The Sims™ 4 monthly player count
| Month | Avg. players | % Gain | Peak players |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | 20,684 | -3.43% | 33,476 |
| October 2026 | 21,419 | -3.01% | 35,153 |
| September 2026 | 22,084 | -2.41% | 35,863 |
| August 2026 | n/a | -2.12% | 36,748 |
| July 2026 | n/a | -1.49% | 37,545 |
| June 2026 | n/a | -0.02% | 38,114 |
| May 2026 | n/a | -1.14% | 38,122 |
| April 2026 | n/a | -12.6% | 38,561 |
| March 2026 | n/a | -7.43% | 44,118 |
| February 2026 | n/a | -1.74% | 47,660 |
| January 2026 | n/a | +10.08% | 48,506 |
| December 2025 | n/a | +21.48% | 44,064 |
| November 2025 | n/a | -12.42% | 36,272 |
| October 2025 | n/a | +5.55% | 41,414 |
| September 2025 | n/a | -12.75% | 39,235 |
| August 2025 | n/a | -2.93% | 44,967 |
| July 2025 | n/a | +5.81% | 46,323 |
| June 2025 | n/a | -4.58% | 43,780 |
| May 2025 | n/a | -11.55% | 45,882 |
| April 2025 | n/a | -5.86% | 51,876 |
| March 2025 | n/a | -6.95% | 55,104 |
| February 2025 | n/a | +15.66% | 59,219 |
| January 2025 | n/a | +2.29% | 51,203 |
| December 2024 | n/a | +8.68% | 50,057 |
| November 2024 | n/a | +6.96% | 46,060 |
| October 2024 | n/a | -4.01% | 43,061 |
| September 2024 | n/a | -10.52% | 44,859 |
| August 2024 | n/a | +5.18% | 50,133 |
| July 2024 | n/a | +6.07% | 47,664 |
| June 2024 | n/a | -0.71% | 44,935 |
| May 2024 | n/a | -0.51% | 45,255 |
| April 2024 | n/a | -6.12% | 45,489 |
| March 2024 | n/a | +3.31% | 48,454 |
| February 2024 | n/a | -6.62% | 46,903 |
| January 2024 | n/a | +4.26% | 50,230 |
| December 2023 | n/a | +7.85% | 48,177 |
| November 2023 | n/a | +13.55% | 44,672 |
| October 2023 | n/a | +2.88% | 39,342 |
| September 2023 | n/a | -8.45% | 38,242 |
| August 2023 | n/a | -4.49% | 41,771 |
| July 2023 | n/a | +10.23% | 43,736 |
| June 2023 | n/a | -4.9% | 39,678 |
| May 2023 | n/a | -13.68% | 41,721 |
| April 2023 | n/a | -11.73% | 48,332 |
| March 2023 | n/a | +8.37% | 54,756 |
| February 2023 | n/a | +1.15% | 50,528 |
| January 2023 | n/a | +6.4% | 49,952 |
| December 2022 | n/a | -16.4% | 46,948 |
| November 2022 | n/a | -41.7% | 56,157 |
| October 2022 | n/a | +364.37% | 96,328 |
| September 2022 | n/a | -20.47% | 20,744 |
| August 2022 | n/a | -5.19% | 26,084 |
| July 2022 | n/a | +7.65% | 27,512 |
| June 2022 | n/a | +10.13% | 25,556 |
| May 2022 | n/a | +9.04% | 23,205 |
| April 2022 | n/a | -18.27% | 21,282 |
| March 2022 | n/a | -28% | 26,039 |
| February 2022 | n/a | +22.34% | 36,166 |
| January 2022 | n/a | +12.78% | 29,563 |
| December 2021 | n/a | +27.84% | 26,214 |
| November 2021 | n/a | +33.91% | 20,506 |
| October 2021 | n/a | +26.38% | 15,313 |
| September 2021 | n/a | -34.44% | 12,117 |
| August 2021 | n/a | -18.79% | 18,482 |
| July 2021 | n/a | +22.62% | 22,758 |
| June 2021 | n/a | +48.52% | 18,560 |
| May 2021 | n/a | -39.38% | 12,497 |
| April 2021 | n/a | +94.44% | 20,616 |
| March 2021 | n/a | -31.11% | 10,603 |
| February 2021 | n/a | -39.41% | 15,392 |
| January 2021 | n/a | +7.51% | 25,403 |
| December 2020 | n/a | +26.14% | 23,629 |
| November 2020 | n/a | +64.77% | 18,733 |
| October 2020 | n/a | +7.11% | 11,369 |
| September 2020 | n/a | +363.29% | 10,614 |
| August 2020 | n/a | -46.46% | 2,291 |
| July 2020 | n/a | +12.81% | 4,279 |
| June 2020 | n/a | n/a | 3,793 |
How many people are playing The Sims™ 4?
Right now, 19,375 players are in The Sims™ 4 on Steam. That makes it the #58 most played game on Steam at the moment. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 24,749 players. Today's peak is 12% below its 30-day average daily peak of 28,161.
The Sims™ 4 player count history
Over the last 30 days The Sims™ 4 averaged a daily peak of 28,161 players, down 1% compared with the 30 days before (28,400). Its highest point this month (35,153) is 7% below the same period last year (37,884). In its first month after release (Jun 18, 2020) it peaked at 4,279 players. Today's player count is 20% of its all-time peak of 96,328, set on Oct 23, 2022.
Best time to play The Sims™ 4
Based on the last 14 days, The Sims™ 4 is busiest around 19:00 UTC (2 PM in New York) and quietest around 07:00 UTC (2 AM in New York), when about 50% fewer people are online. For the fastest matchmaking, play close to the peak hour.
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The Sims™ 4 players by hour and weekday
When The Sims™ 4 has the most players online, by weekday and hour, shown in your time zone. Busy hours mean faster matchmaking and fuller servers; quiet hours are best for solo play.
Average players for each hour of the week over the last 28 days, from our Steam player counts.
Compare The Sims™ 4 with similar games
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About The Sims™ 4
Play with life and discover the possibilities. Unleash your imagination and create a world of Sims that’s wholly unique. Explore and customize every detail from Sims to homes–and much more.
- Developer
- Maxis
- Publisher
- Electronic Arts
- Released
- Jun 18, 2020
- Genre
- Adventure, Casual, Simulation, Free To Play
- Steam Deck
- Playable
- Languages
- 18 languages
Screenshots
The Sims™ 4 price
The Sims™ 4 is free to play on Steam.
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The Sims™ 4 reviews over time
Positive and negative Steam user reviews per month, from Steam's review history.
The Sims™ 4 on Twitch
Twitch category "The Sims 4", sampled every 30 minutes since Oct 13, 2026. Most watched games on Twitch
The Sims™ 4 Twitch viewers per day, last 90 days
Average viewers per day (line) and the highest count of each day (dotted line).
Best day: 4 Nov 2026, with a peak of 4,819 viewers and 1,219 on average.
The Sims™ 4 streamers right now
Top The Sims™ 4 streamers this week
lilsimsie2,794- Lu_K1,146
- DrGluon677
- simfinity_nina555
- cssiims442
Average viewers while live.
The Sims™ 4 DLC
The Sims™ 4 has 115 DLCs and soundtracks on Steam, newest first.
Latest The Sims™ 4 news and patch notes
- Oct 27, 2026 Order Up! The Next Quality of Life Update is here!
- Oct 20, 2026 Laundry List: Upcoming Bug Fixes, October 20, 2026
- Sep 22, 2026 Sul Sul, Smarter Sims!
- Sep 15, 2026 Share Your CAS & Build/Buy Feedback: Choose Your Favorites
- Sep 15, 2026 Laundry List: Upcoming Fixes and Features, Sept 15, 2026
- Aug 27, 2026 On Wednesdays, Sims Wear Pink
- Aug 25, 2026 Free Content and New Performance Cache! Patch notes
- Aug 18, 2026 New Mean Girls and Clueless Kits are coming to The Sims 4 on August 27
Official announcements from the developer on Steam.
The Sims™ 4 FAQ
Is The Sims™ 4 dead?
No, The Sims™ 4 is not dead. 19,375 people are playing it on Steam right now, with a 24-hour peak of 24,749. Over the last 30 days its player count has been stable (about the same on the month before).
How many people play The Sims™ 4?
19,375 people are playing The Sims™ 4 on Steam right now. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 24,749 concurrent players.
What is the all-time peak player count for The Sims™ 4?
The Sims™ 4 reached its all-time Steam peak of 96,328 concurrent players on Oct 23, 2022.
Is The Sims™ 4 growing or declining?
The Sims™ 4 is stable. Its average daily peak over the last 30 days was 28,161, about the same compared with the previous 30 days.
When is The Sims™ 4 most active?
The Sims™ 4 usually has the most players around 19:00 UTC (2 PM in New York) and the fewest around 07:00 UTC (2 AM in New York).
Is The Sims™ 4 free?
Yes, The Sims™ 4 is free to play on Steam.
Is The Sims™ 4 good?
Steam players rate The Sims™ 4 Very Positive: 86% of 201,679 reviews are positive.
When did The Sims™ 4 come out?
The Sims™ 4 was released on Steam on Jun 18, 2020.
Who made The Sims™ 4?
The Sims™ 4 was developed by Maxis and published by Electronic Arts.
Is The Sims™ 4 still worth playing?
The Sims™ 4 has a big, active player base on Steam today (19,375 playing right now), and players still rate it well (Very Positive).
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