Overview

Tagline: Live freely. Explore endlessly. Create your story.

Genres: Role-playing (RPG) Simulator Strategy
Modes: Single player

The Sims 3 is an open-world life simulation game developed by Maxis and published by Electronic Arts. Players create customizable Sims and guide them through careers, relationships, and everyday adventures across a seamless neighborhood. With personality traits, aging systems, and numerous expansion packs, the game expands storytelling possibilities. From designing homes to exploring towns freely, every decision shapes your Sims’ lives and destinies.

Price summary: The Sims 3 is generally priced between $19.99 USD, with occasional discounts across digital stores. The best current price is available at Steam (≈ $19.99) compared to $19.99 on Steam. The all-time lowest recorded price is around $2.99. Prices may vary by region and promotional events.
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System Requirements (PC)

Minimum
Recommended
  • OS *: Windows XP (Service Pack 2) or Windows Vista (Service Pack 1)
  • Processor: (XP) 2.0 GHz P4 processor or equivalent; (Vista) 2.4 GHz P4 processor or equivalent
  • Memory: (XP) 1 GB; (Vista) 1.5 GB
  • Graphics: 128 MB Video Card with support for Pixel Shader 2.0
  • DirectX®:
  • Hard Drive: At least 6.5 GB of hard drive space with at least 1 GB additional space for custom content
  • Sound:
  • Built-in Graphics:
    • Intel Integrated Chipset, GMA X3000 or above.
    • 2.6 GHz Pentium D CPU, or 1.8 GHz Core 2 Duo, or equivalent
    • 0.5 GB additional RAM
  • Supported Video Cards:Nvidia GeForce series: FX5900 or greater, G100, GT 120, GT 130, GTS 150, GTS 250, GTX 260, GTX 275, GTX 280, GTX 285, GTX 295; ATI Radeon™ series: ATI Radeon 9500 series of greater, X300, X600, X700, X800, X850, X1300, X1600, X1800, X1900, X1950, 2400, 2600, 2900, 3450, 3650, 3850, 3870, 4850, 4870 series or greater; Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA): GMA 3-Series, GMA 4-Series
  • *Please note that the GeForce 6100 and 7100 cards are not supported