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MySims™ is a single player casual simulation game. It was developed by Maxis and was released on March 18, 2025. It received positive reviews from players.

Explore a new world with MySims™ — it's your world to transform in this retro re-release with updated graphics! Move to a town that has been struggling lately. With a little creativity and some help from the locals, you can make this place thrive. Improve the town to attract characters, from Chef Gino Delicioso and DJ Candy Supergroove to arcade owner, Vic Vector and Cap'n Ginny, the town pirate. …

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87%Audience ScoreBased on 168 reviews
graphics4 positive mentions
grinding3 negative mentions

  • Strong nostalgia value with charming, cute art style and relaxing, cozy gameplay.
  • Robust and creative building and customization system allowing players to design furniture, houses, and towns creatively.
  • Good quality port with improved graphics, smooth performance, and added content compared to the original Wii version.
  • Gameplay can feel repetitive and grindy, especially with essence collection and fulfilling repetitive NPC quests.
  • Control scheme and user interface have awkward or dated elements; some players report issues with controller support, especially on Steam Deck.
  • Lack of additional features like achievements, multiplayer, and quality-of-life improvements; some technical bugs and stability issues remain.
  • graphics

    21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    19% positive mentions, 67% neutral mentions, 14% negative mentions

    The game's graphics feature a bright, colorful, and charming art style that stays faithful to the original while offering sharper, cleaner visuals in the PC re-release. Though generally praised for vibrant environments and smooth performance, some users reported occasional glitches and disappointment over updates feeling like a cash grab. Overall, the visuals complement the game’s cozy, playful atmosphere and provide a polished, accessible experience.

    • “The re-release beautifully complements the original MySims' creativity-first style, maintaining the faithful art style while offering sharper and cleaner visuals than the Wii version. The colors pop vibrantly on modern screens and the game runs smoothly.”
    • “The graphics are bright and colorful with a distinctive and charming art style, creating an appealing and enjoyable visual experience.”
    • “The environments are detailed and vibrant, with each area of the town showcasing unique aesthetics and atmospheres.”
    • “The opening cutscene was fine and ran smoothly, but after that, the graphics were incredibly glitchy, the mouse would disappear at moments and some parts of the dialog wouldn't be visible.”
    • “Was met with horrible glitchy graphics.”
    • “Mysims is my childhood game, but this version of it with 'updated' graphics deeply disappointed me.”
  • story

    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    25% positive mentions, 50% neutral mentions, 25% negative mentions

    The story in this game is considered minimal and somewhat repetitive, with a focus on simple relationship interactions and quests centered around resource gathering and building. Character development is often seen as clichéd or exaggerated, leading some players to skip dialogue. However, the game offers a richer interior decoration system and creative freedom, which may appeal more than the narrative itself.

    • “Some ideas to make it more fun for you is to create a character with a fleshed-out backstory, start a new save, and invite Sims to your town that you wouldn't typically invite. Remodel houses and areas, deck your own house out with a bunch of furniture (Sims actually visit your home depending on the essences you use on furniture).”
    • “So there's no super meaningful way to communicate with the NPCs; just a 'be nice' option to improve your relationship with them, a 'be mean' option to make your relationship worse, and a general 'talk' option which does nothing to your relationship and instead gives you a little bit of info on what the character likes or dislikes, or some little backstory nibbles.”
    • “When you move in business owners, they’ll give you quests that involve building them stuff decorated with certain essences.”
    • “There's no super meaningful way to communicate with the NPCs; just a 'be nice' option to improve your relationship with them, a 'be mean' option to make your relationship worse, and a general talk option which does nothing to your relationship and instead gives you a little bit of info on what the character likes or dislikes, or some little backstory nibbles.”
    • “Kingdom's story and character writing in particular also annoys me now, as an adult, because of how the characters were made to become even worse exaggerated trope caricatures... so the dialogue kinda grated on my nerves enough that I started skipping it on some of the islands.”
    • “Some quests can get a bit repetitive (lots of “go get this, build that”).”
  • gameplay

    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    25% positive mentions, 50% neutral mentions, 25% negative mentions

    Gameplay in this title is simple, casual, and creativity-focused, offering a relaxing, low-stress experience where players build and customize their world piece by piece. While not deep or complex, it charms with its quirky characters, accessible mechanics, and a cozy, imaginative atmosphere, though some may find tasks repetitive over time. The PC version enhances the experience with better graphics and extra content for fans seeking more depth.

    • “What makes mysims so unique is its creativity-driven gameplay. You don’t just decorate things; you build everything yourself, piece by piece, using block-based constructions that feel almost like digital Lego. Crafting furniture, designing interiors, shaping entire neighborhoods—everything you create directly affects the town’s atmosphere and the villagers who live there. It’s a relaxing, pressure-free experience where your little world slowly grows thanks to your own imagination. The villagers are goofy and over the top, each like a walking cartoon stereotype, making the experience charming and memorable. Doing quests, unlocking essences, improving relationships—it’s simple, but very charming in a way few games manage today!”
    • “The gameplay of mysims revolves around the player taking on the role of a new resident in a town that has fallen into disrepair.”
    • “Chill, low-stress gameplay – perfect wind-down game.”
    • “Very simple gameplay – don’t expect deep management or complex systems.”
    • “Some players may find the gameplay repetitive after extended play sessions, as many tasks involve similar activities such as building, designing, and fulfilling requests.”
    • “Compared to the 'Sims' series, MySims is very simple in terms of gameplay since all you do is help Sims move in and build their house, then make something they want with the essence of their liking; simple as that and doesn't need too much effort at all.”
  • music

    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    50% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 50% negative mentions

    The music in the game is generally relaxing, playful, and well-suited to its cheerful, cartoon-like atmosphere, enhancing the overall experience. However, some users note that the audio quality can be slightly crunchy and that the game lacks enough music, especially during loading screens.

    • “The soundtrack of MySims complements its visuals and gameplay, featuring a catchy and upbeat score that enhances the game's cheerful atmosphere.”
    • “The music is playful and engaging, with each track fitting seamlessly into the various environments and activities within the game.”
    • “The controls are simple, the music is relaxing, and the whole thing just has that 'Saturday morning cartoon' vibe.”
    • “The music/audio is a little bit crunchy, but it's not too bad.”
    • “Also the loading screen music is missing in a game already very very lacking in music!”
    • “Also the loading screen music is missing in a game already very very lacking in music!”
  • grinding

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    Grinding in the game, particularly for essences, is noted as tedious and sometimes feels like a chore, impacting pacing and enjoyment. While the game remains fun and relaxing overall, the repetitive nature of essence collection and slow early progression can be a downside for some players.

    • “One downside is the grinding for essences, which can be tedious and sometimes even feel like a chore.”
    • “The essence system, as much as I personally love it, can also get grindy when certain objects require ridiculous amounts of specific essences.”
    • “Grinding can be tedious and slow down the pacing, especially early on when the game sends you back and forth constantly.”
  • atmosphere

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The atmosphere of MySims is charming and relaxing, driven by creative, block-based building that allows players to craft their world piece by piece. Vibrant, detailed environments and quirky, cartoonish villagers add a lighthearted and engaging vibe, while a catchy, upbeat soundtrack enhances the overall cheerful and pressure-free experience.

    • “What makes MySims so unique is its creativity-driven gameplay. You don’t just decorate things; you build everything yourself, piece by piece, using block-based constructions that feel almost like digital LEGO. Crafting furniture, designing interiors, shaping entire neighborhoods… everything you create directly affects the town’s atmosphere and the villagers who live there. It’s a relaxing, pressure-free experience where your little world slowly grows thanks to your own imagination. The villagers are goofy and over the top, each like a walking cartoon stereotype, managing to make me smile with their personalities and ridiculous requests. Doing quests, unlocking essences, and improving relationships is simple but charming in a way very few games manage today!”
    • “The environments are detailed and vibrant, with each area of the town offering unique aesthetics and atmospheres.”
    • “The soundtrack of MySims complements its visuals and gameplay, featuring a catchy and upbeat score that enhances the game's cheerful atmosphere.”
  • stability

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    Reviews on stability are mixed: many users report persistent bugs and lack of official support or troubleshooting responses, leading to frustration. However, some players find the game stable enough to enjoy, appreciating improvements in graphics and fewer irritating glitches compared to the original.

    • “I searched about that problem, and I'm seeing a lot of other people having the same issue. However, nobody received any troubleshooting advice or at least a reply even on EA forums.”
    • “Broken and buggy, I'd rather pay 1,000,000 for the original game from eBay.”
    • “I find this to be just as fun as I remember, and the glitches that used to irritate me are gone, and the graphics and colors are great.”
  • emotional

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The emotional aspect of the game is described as wholesome, colorful, and cozy, providing a comforting and nostalgic experience that offers a pleasant escape without emotional distress.

    • “If you want something wholesome, colorful, and cozy to sink into after a long day, MySims Cozy Bundle is absolutely worth it.”
    • “Reliving my childhood and a game that doesn't make me want to cry.”
  • optimization

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game's optimization effectively modernizes the original Mysims experience, delivering sharper visuals, smooth performance, and vibrant colors on current hardware. It runs seamlessly on PC with intuitive controls and has no notable audio or performance issues, including when using Proton Experimental.

    • “It complements the creativity-first style of the original MySims really well, giving the bundle a nice sense of variety. Technically, this re-release does exactly what it needs to do: the visuals stay faithful to the original art style, but everything is much sharper and cleaner than the Wii version. The game runs smoothly, the cartoon colors pop nicely on modern screens, and the PC controls are straightforward and comfortable.”
    • “Other than this, the game runs out of the box on Proton Experimental with no audio, visual, or performance issues.”
  • replayability

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game offers a cozy experience with high replayability, making it enjoyable for players who seek long-term engagement and multiple playthroughs.

    • “I recommend this game for anyone that wants a cozy experience with a lot of replayability.”
  • humor

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The humor in the game is generally perceived as outdated and not funny, leading to a lack of enjoyment in this aspect.

  • character development

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 100% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    Character development is highlighted by charming and distinct character designs featuring exaggerated features and expressive faces, which effectively convey personality and enhance player connection to the game's inhabitants.

  • monetization

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    Users feel the monetization comes across as a blatant cash grab, particularly given the high price charged for the updated version with enhanced graphics.

    • “Now of course it feels like a blatant cash grab, especially when the price for this updated with soul and heart graphics version of a game costs a lot.”
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Play Times

15h Median play time
15h Average play time
15-15h Spent by most gamers
*Based on 1 analyzed playthroughs
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MySims™ is a casual simulation game. Common tags for MySims™ include gaming, immersive sim, family friendly, cozy, immersive and others.

MySims™ is available on PC, Steam Deck and Windows.

On average players spend around 15 hours playing MySims™.

MySims™ was released on March 18, 2025.

MySims™ was developed by Maxis.

MySims™ has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked MySims™ for its graphics but disliked it for its story.

MySims™ is a single player game.

Similar games include MySims™ Kingdom, inZOI, Disney Dreamlight Valley, STORY OF SEASONS: A Wonderful Life, Story of Seasons: Friends of Mineral Town and others.