Is The Sims 4 available on Mac?
Yes, playable on Mac. The Sims 4 has an official macOS build that runs on Apple Silicon Macs through Rosetta 2.
The Sims 4 Mac specs at a glance
| Mac compatibility | Yes, playable on Mac |
|---|---|
| How it runs | Rosetta 2 |
| Metacritic score | 70 / 100 |
| Time to beat | ~61 hours (main story) |
| Publisher | Electronic Arts |
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What does this mean?
Rosetta 2 means the Mac version is an Intel build that Apple Silicon Macs run automatically through Rosetta 2 translation. Compatibility is verified against Steam and community sources. Learn how Mac game compatibility works →
Will The Sims 4 run on your Mac?
Yes, via Rosetta 2
Official Intel build; Apple Silicon Macs run it automatically through Rosetta 2.
See everything your Mac can run →How to play The Sims 4 on Mac
The Sims 4 has an official Mac version, but it's an Intel build. On Apple Silicon Macs (M1 or newer) macOS runs it automatically through Rosetta 2, a built-in translation layer, so it's nearly as simple as a native game.
- Get the game. Buy and download The Sims 4 on Steam.
- Install Rosetta 2 (one time). The first time you open an Intel app, macOS offers to install Rosetta 2. Click Install. You can also run "softwareupdate --install-rosetta" in Terminal beforehand.
- Launch and play. Rosetta translates the game invisibly in the background. For a game like this, performance is typically excellent, and you won't notice it's happening.
Common questions about The Sims 4 on Mac
Is The Sims 4 available on Mac?
Yes. The Sims 4 has an official macOS build that runs on Apple Silicon Macs through Rosetta 2.
How do I play The Sims 4 on Mac?
The Sims 4 has an official Mac version, but it's an Intel build. On Apple Silicon Macs (M1 or newer) macOS runs it automatically through Rosetta 2, a built-in translation layer, so it's nearly as simple as a native game.
How long does The Sims 4 take to beat?
The Sims 4 takes about 61 hours to beat (main story).
What is The Sims 4's Metacritic score?
The Sims 4 has a Metacritic score of 70.
