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Updated October 1, 2026 · live Steam data

The Sims™ 4 Player Count

The Sims™ 4 has 20,349 players in game right now and peaked at 26,420 concurrent players over the past week, placing it #70 on Steam. Below are the live number, the 30-day trend, and the full PC requirements.

Players right now
20,349
October 1, 2026
24-hour change
-2.4%
vs yesterday's peak
All-time tracked peak
27,491
since tracking began
Steam rank
#70
▼ 1 vs last week

The Sims™ 4 players over the last 30 days

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View the data as a table
DatePeak players
Oct 1, 202620,349
Sep 30, 202620,839
Sep 29, 202621,803
Sep 28, 202625,107
Sep 27, 202624,858
Sep 26, 202621,133
Sep 25, 202620,124
Sep 24, 202620,335
Sep 23, 202620,270
Sep 22, 202621,668
Sep 21, 202627,491
Sep 19, 202621,133
Sep 18, 202619,889
Sep 17, 202620,322
Sep 16, 202620,716
Sep 15, 202621,353
Sep 14, 202625,647
Sep 13, 202624,720
Sep 12, 202621,519
Sep 11, 202619,768
Sep 10, 202621,023
Sep 9, 202621,782
Sep 8, 202625,799
Sep 7, 202625,940
Sep 6, 202625,248
Sep 5, 202622,052
Sep 4, 202617,175

Trend at a glance

24 hours
-2.4%
7 days
+0.1%
30 days
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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.

DeveloperMaxis
PublisherElectronic Arts
Release date18 Jun, 2020
PriceFree to play
GenresAdventure, Casual, Simulation, Free To Play
Steam reviewsVery Positive — 86% positive of 200,950
PlatformsWindows
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Is The Sims™ 4 still popular in 2026?

Yes — it currently sits at #70 out of every game on Steam by concurrent players. A 30-day comparison appears once a month of history has been collected. The figures on this page come straight from Steam and refresh every day.

→ The Sims™ 4 system requirements (minimum & recommended)

The Sims™ 4 player count — frequently asked questions

How many people play The Sims™ 4 right now?
20,349 players are in The Sims™ 4 at the time this page was last built (October 1, 2026). The count comes straight from Steam and is refreshed once a day.
What is the all-time peak player count for The Sims™ 4?
The highest concurrent figure recorded here is 27,491 players. Over the past week Valve's own chart puts the game's peak at 26,420.
Is The Sims™ 4 dead in 2026?
No. It ranks #70 on Steam by concurrent players, which puts it among the most played games on the platform. A 30-day trend appears once a month of history is collected.
Do these numbers include console and Game Pass players?
No. Steam reports only its own concurrent users, so players on PlayStation, Xbox, Game Pass or other PC launchers are not counted. The real audience is usually larger.

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