Developer: Maxis
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Released: September 2, 2014
Last reviewed: March 2026
A life simulation game where players create and control virtual people (Sims) and guide their lives.
Based on 12 content categories
Hanafi / Shafi'i standard — toggleable categories at half weight
Pixel blur covers nudity when Sims bathe or WooHoo. Mods widely available to remove blur — vanilla game has pixelated nudity only.
No gambling mechanics.
No false god worship.
Dating, romance, and WooHoo (sex) are core life simulation mechanics. Multiple relationship types including same-sex.
Drinks with implied alcohol (juice, drinks at bars). No explicit alcohol name in base game.
Spellcaster expansion adds witchcraft as a full gameplay system.
Gender customisation allows any combination of masculine/feminine body and clothing. Same-sex relationships fully supported. Trans and non-binary representation.
No horror content.
No violence. Sims can die but not violently by player action.
Realm of Magic expansion adds magic gameplay.
No polytheistic content.
Simlish versions of popular songs on radio stations. Music integral to the game's identity.