
Updated March 15, 2022, by RItwik Mitra: The Sims 4 is one of the best simulation games around right now, allowing players to basically become a god in their own right as they micromanage the lives of household members as they grow up, establish careers, fall in love, start a family, and eventually pass away.

If you, too, are a The Sims 4 addict and feel like you have nothing to do while waiting for The Sims 5 to be announced, we've got a nice list of games you should totally give a chance, with similar mechanics and themes as the original The Sims game series. It's a tough task of finding that fine balance between fun and realistic, and between building and living the life you want. RELATED: Things You Didn't Know You Could Do In The Sims 4 While the series has largely been without any real competitors, there has been a huge expansion of the life simulation genre, which continues to grow every year with even more incredible games.

The Sims franchise has been incredibly successful since its release in the early 2000s.
