The best games like The Sims

Even though Inzoi is still in early access, it has already shown the potential to be a real threat to The Sims’ crown. The first thing that separates Inzoi from any Sims-like is the graphics. This game is easily the most graphically advanced life simulator on the market, which goes a long way into selling the entire experience. There are already tons of tools and options to fully customize your Zoi (what this game calls their characters) with various hairstyles, clothing, accessories, and more to the point where you could spend hours simply crafting your ideal character. Outside of that, you are free to explore an entire city, talk and build relationships, develop skills, and generally live a second life. With the game only looking to expand its features in the future, Inzoi could be that true next-generation Sims experience you’ve been looking for.

You can’t go wrong with any game from the Two Point series, but Two Point Museum is the newest and most ambitious game yet. Each game places you in the management seat of some institution, such as a hospital, college campus, or museum. These games are perfect for those who love the management aspects of The Sims. In Two Point Museum, you can design the layout of your museum, place your exhibits, manage the staff, and more. Everything has a bright, humorous tone to it and isn’t meant to be overly stressful. There is a nice set of campaign missions to teach you the basics in some pre-built museums, but you can always go into the sandbox mode and make whatever your heart desires.