The Sims 4 is not a particularly demanding game, but that shouldn’t take merit away from Maxis, a studio that, in spite of being on the receiving end of a lot of criticism, has always ensured that The Sims 4 is fully supported on macOS, even during the debacle that was moving from 32-bit to 64-bit with macOS Catalina. Even if the official system requirements don’t mention M1 or M2 Macs, our benchmarks confirm the game runs great on Apple Silicon Macs. You can absolutely play The Sims 4 on your Mac, and that includes Intel and Apple Silicon Models. Starting October 18, 2022, The Sims 4 is available for free. Create a Sim, build a house, get a job, make friends, and find love, all in the comfort of your computer.īut a lot has changed since the heady days of the 2000s, and after 3 main entries and countless expansions, developer Maxis has now delivered The Sims 4, one of the most addictive simulation games for Mac. Hell, I’ll go ahead and admit there was a brief period in my life when all I played was The Sims. While not everyone’s cup of tea, it is undeniable how popular The Sims franchise is.
