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Cities: Skylines vs The Sims 3
Side by side on what we actually measure: scores and review counts from Steam, price against the lowest we've ever recorded, and peak concurrent players from our own hourly sampling.
Cities: SkylinesCities: Skylines is a modern take on the classic city simulation. The game introduces new game play elements to realize the thrill and hardships of creating and maintaining a real city whilst expanding on some well-established tropes of the city building experience.
The Sims 3The Sims 3: Create the perfect world with full customization at your fingertips. Refine personalities and help fulfill destinies.
| Cities: Skylines | The Sims 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Metacritic | 85/100 | 86/100 |
| Steam reviews | 219,560 | 31,014 |
| Price now | $8.99 (−70%) | $19.99 |
| Historic low | $8.99 — that's now | $19.99 — that's now |
| Peak players | 13,462 | 1,472 |
| Playing now | 8,413 | 1,145 |
| Released | 2015 | 2009 |
| Platforms | PC, PS4, Series X|S, Switch, Xbox One | Android, PC, iOS |
| Genres | Simulation, Strategy | Simulation |
| Developer | Colossal Order | The Sims Studio |
| Publisher | Paradox Interactive | Electronic Arts |
| Languages | 10 | 17 |
| DLC | 76 | 19 |
| Steam Deck | Playable | Unsupported |
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