How many people are playing The Sims™ 3 right now?

1,008 people are playing The Sims™ 3 on Steam right now, making it the 614th most played game on Steam. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 1,340 players. The number updates every few minutes.

What is The Sims™ 3's all-time peak player count?

The Sims™ 3's highest concurrent player count on Steam is 10,516, reached in March 2020.

Is The Sims™ 3 good? What do Steam reviews say?

85% of 31,159 Steam user reviews are positive (Very Positive).

How much does The Sims™ 3 cost on Steam?

The Sims™ 3 costs $19.99 on Steam (US).

Does The Sims™ 3 work on Steam Deck?

The Sims™ 3 is Unsupported on Steam Deck, according to Valve's Steam Deck compatibility check.

The Sims™ 3

by The Sims Studio, Maxis · published by Electronic Arts · Released Jan 27, 2011

Steam Deck UnsupportedLinux & Deck: Gold

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1,008

▼ 3.2%vs 24h ago · updates every minute

Review score

85% positive

Very Positive31,159 reviews

Owners (est.)2M–5M

24h peak

1,340

Highest seen10,516

Mar 20206.7 years ago

Price on Steam

$19.99

Lowest ever $19.99 Nov 2026

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Players -3.2% in the last 24 hoursUpdated 15:16 UTC · tracking since 2012-07-01

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Reviews

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Patches & builds

Every build released on Steam for this game since we started tracking it, with the developer's patch notes. Updated within minutes of each new build.

Nov 1, 2026, 8:30 AM UTC
Build 172264the current build when we started tracking7.8 GB on Windows

Patch notes

Jan 17, 2025
PatchUPDATE: Dragon Age: The Veilguard game director Corinne Busche is leaving BioWare, having spent 18 years at publisher EA
UPDATE (17/01/25, 4:20 PM GMT): Corinne Busche has now confirmed to Eurogamer her departure from BioWare and EA via a statement, in which she wrote: "My departure was voluntary, as I have been presented with an opportunity I couldn't turn down. I don’t want to…
Jan 14, 2025
PatchA new The Sims 3 update is here, and it fixes a longstanding issue
You'd be forgiven for thinking that EA has forgotten about The Sims 3 . It's been 16 years since launch, and The Sims 4 has been the clear focus for the past few years. Until now, anyway. A surprise update for The Sims 3 just came out of nowhere, solving a lon…

Other news (18)

Nov 22, 2023
The Sims just got official merch and it's about as pricy as the average expansion pack
The Sims has a new official merch store and, provided you’ve got a decent amount of disposable income to spend on things with green diamonds on them, it might be worth checking out. Surprisingly, given how notorious it’s been for charging players an arm, a leg…
Nov 6, 2022
The Sims 3 Disney World community build showcases the life sim's magic
An ongoing The Sims 3 Disney World community build project is celebrating the Walt Disney World 50th anniversary by bringing together Sims creators and builders to make the ultimate playable Disney World inside the classic life game . The project initially lau…
Feb 5, 2020
10 extremely good ideas for The Sims 5
Happy Birthday the ‘ The Sims ‘ series! You re 20 years old today, which means you re finally old enough to throw an old boot full of soup right at a cop s head, and be totally immune to prosecution (seriously, it s true! If you didn t know about t…
Feb 19, 2019
The Sims is the most haunted game in the world
A year ago or so, I re-downloaded The Sims. My partner and I wanted a low-effort game to play together, and I introduced them to the life-changing videogame craze: Make yourself in The Sims and live the life you ve always wanted!!! We made ourselves, built a b…
Feb 21, 2017
Midweek Madness - The Sims 3, 75% Off
Save 75% on The Sims™ 3 during this week's Midweek Madness*! *Offer ends Friday at 10AM Pacific Time
Sep 11, 2014
Australia, win a copy of The Sims 4 Collector’s Edition
See those Sims in the picture above? They're having a nice time. Watching television, reading a book, even hugging. If you want to take part in this demonstration of good will, then you'll need a copy of The Sims 4. That's where we can help, providing you're b…
Aug 1, 2014
The Sims 4 Rewards program offers bonus content to Sims 3 owners
The Sims 4 is all about feelings, as you may have heard, and people who own The Sims 3 will enjoy or perhaps suffer even more of them than everyone else. Electronic Arts is offering a Sims 4 Rewards program that will unlock emotionally influential bonus conten…
May 6, 2014
How to eat pasta like a Sim
Are you looking for dinner plans? Do you have a weird penchant for keeping all aspects of your life relevant to your hobby? You are in luck! Our collective journey into the kitchen continues, with goopy carbonara from The Sims 3 . Check out the recipe below, a…
Apr 15, 2014
Psychotic Sims 3 speed run achieves lifetime wish in under four minutes. Watch the video
How do you beat a game about life, romance and ambition in three-and-a-half minutes? If you're thinking "well just create a charming character, pick the gold digger lifetime wish, marry a rich sim, then lock her in a tiny box and burn it down to secure her inh…
Mar 1, 2014
Daily Deal - The Sims™ 3, 60% Off
Today's Deal: Save 60% on The Sims™ 3 !* Look for the deals each day on the front page of Steam. Or follow us on twitter or Facebook for instant notifications wherever you are! *Offer ends Monday at 10AM Pacific Time
Oct 23, 2013
New DLC Available - The Sims 3 - Into the Future
The Sims 3 - Into the Future , all new content for The Sims™ 3 is Now Available on Steam! Fire up the Time Portal and send your Sims to their most exciting destination yet: a whole new world that exists hundreds of years in the future! While they are the…
Sep 10, 2013
New DLC Available - The Sims™ 3 Movie Stuff
The Sims™ 3 Movie Stuff , all new content for The Sims™ 3 is Now Available on Steam Bring all of the glitz and glamour of Hollywood straight into your Sims homes with The Sims™ 3 Movie Stuff! Set the stage for more unique stories with d…
Aug 29, 2013
Humble Origin Bundle earns nearly $10.5 million for charity before ending
The Humble Origin Bundle is over. The Electronic Arts-sponsored sale concluded yesterday with a grand total of $10.5 million in sales according to the Humble Bundle Twitter account. More than 2.1 million bundles were sold, with almost all of the proceeds (tips…
Aug 23, 2013
EA’s Humble Origin Bundle raises nearly $8.5 million, adds Red Alert 3: Uprising and Populous
EA getting a Humble Bundle sounds like a thing that should raise eyebrows, but considering how much money is being raised for charity right now - and how many normally-quite-expensive games can be had for pocket money - I'm finding that my cynicism chip is jus…
Aug 22, 2013
Sims 4 won't import Sims 3 content
Have you grown attached to the few remaining Sims that you haven't drowned in a pool, you monster? You'll just have to keep playing The Sims 3 to continue watching their lives unfold, because The Sims 4 won't import them.
Aug 14, 2013
Humble Origin Bundle worth more than $200, all of EA’s share goes to charity
The Humble Origin Bundle is live, allowing you to pay what you want for Dead Space, Dead Space 3, Burnout Paradise, Crysis 2, Mirror's Edge, and Medal of Honor. Paying more than the average (roughly $5 at the time of this post) unlocks Battlefield 3 and The Si…
Jun 18, 2013
Cocktails, sand, and life-threatening situations are all a part of Sims 3: Island Paradise
There's no escaping Death's clammy hand in the Sims 3, not even in these new screenshots of forthcoming expansion Island Paradise. Hopefully you'll get a few by-the-pool margaritas in before your untimely demise. The poor lady above seems to have confused "isl…
Jun 17, 2013
Cocktails, sand, and life-threatening situations are all a part of Sims 3: Island Paradise
There's no escaping Death's clammy hand in the Sims 3, not even in these new screenshots of forthcoming expansion Island Paradise. Hopefully you'll get a few by-the-pool margaritas in before your untimely demise. The poor lady above seems to have confused "isl…

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History

What changed on Steam for this game since we started following it: prices and sales, builds, name, release date and review score.

Review score: 85% on 2026-11-01 → 85% today (31,159 reviews)

Nov 1, 2026Price$19.99

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DLC

19 items on Steam, newest first.

The Sims 3 - Into the Future
$19.9976% positive
The Sims 3 - Movie Stuff
$19.9960% positive
The Sims 3: Island Paradise
$19.9939% positive
The Sims 3: University Life
$19.9978% positive
The Sims 3 70's, 80's and 90's
$19.9975% positive
The Sims 3: Diesel Stuff
$19.9951% positive
The Sims 3: Supernatural
$19.9982% positive
The Sims 3: Seasons
$19.9989% positive
The Sims™ 3 Showtime
$19.9960% positive
The Sims™ 3 Master Suite Stuff
$19.9977% positive
The Sims™ 3 Pets
$19.9981% positive
The Sims™ 3 Town Life Stuff
$19.9957% positive
The Sims™ 3 Generations
$19.9984% positive
The Sims™ 3 Outdoor Living Stuff
$19.9976% positive
The Sims™ 3 High-End Loft Stuff
$19.9976% positive
The Sims™ 3 Ambitions
$19.9981% positive
The Sims™ 3 Late Night
$19.9981% positive
The Sims™ 3 World Adventures
$19.9978% positive
The Sims™ 3 Fast Lane Stuff
$19.9986% positive

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The Sims™ 3 player count and quick facts

How many people are playing The Sims™ 3 right now?: 1,008 people are playing The Sims™ 3 on Steam right now, making it the 614th most played game on Steam. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 1,340 players. The number updates every few minutes.
What is The Sims™ 3's all-time peak player count?: The Sims™ 3's highest concurrent player count on Steam is 10,516, reached in March 2020.
Is The Sims™ 3 good? What do Steam reviews say?: 85% of 31,159 Steam user reviews are positive (Very Positive).
How much does The Sims™ 3 cost on Steam?: The Sims™ 3 costs $19.99 on Steam (US).
Does The Sims™ 3 work on Steam Deck?: The Sims™ 3 is Unsupported on Steam Deck, according to Valve's Steam Deck compatibility check.

Live data from Steam, tracked by SteamPlayerBase.