In the same spirit

Games like The Sims 2: what to play next?

18 games in the spirit of The Sims 2 (2004): same vibe, same mechanics, picked by critics and players.

In the same spirit as The Sims 2 (18)

SPORE Family by Maxis (2008) · ≈ 4h Metacritic 84★ 4.15 The Urbz: Sims in the City Simulation by Maxis (2004) Metacritic 71★ 3.65 SimCity 3000 Unlimited Simulation by Maxis (2000) · ≈ 1h Metacritic 77★ 3.85 The Sims Simulation by Maxis (2000) · ≈ 12h Metacritic 88★ 4.2 Stardew Valley Indie by Chucklefish (2016) · ≈ 13h Metacritic 89★ 4.39 Rise of Nations: Extended Edition Strategy by Big Huge Games (2014) · ≈ 5h Metacritic 89★ 4.1 Medieval II: Total War Strategy by Feral Interactive (2007) · ≈ 4h Metacritic 88★ 4.1 Factorio Casual by Wube Software (2020) · ≈ 20h Metacritic 83★ 4.35 Football Manager 2019 Simulation by Sports Interactive (2018) · ≈ 96h Metacritic 86★ 4.08 Sid Meier's Civilization III Complete Strategy by Firaxis (2001) · ≈ 1h Metacritic 90★ 3.71 Anno 1404 Strategy by Blue Byte (2009) · ≈ 4h Metacritic 82★ 4.31 Football Manager 2020 Simulation by Sports Interactive (2019) · ≈ 29h Metacritic 84★ 4.02 Anno 1800 Strategy by Blue Byte (2019) · ≈ 6h Metacritic 81★ 4.22 Assetto Corsa Racing by 505 Games (2014) · ≈ 2h Metacritic 85★ 3.91 Hearts of Iron IV Strategy by Paradox Development Studio (2016) · ≈ 8h Metacritic 83★ 4.05 Abiotic Factor Shooter by Deep Field Games (2025) · ≈ 11h ★ 4.1 Crime Scene Cleaner Indie by Grippens Castle (2024) · ≈ 9h ★ 4.08 Age of Empires III: Complete Collection Strategy by Ensemble Studios (2012) · ≈ 4h Metacritic 81★ 4.1