The Sims: 2 Open Source Clones Compared
Simitone describes itself in its own README as an alternative Windows frontend for The Sims 1, built on top of the FreeSO codebase — itself created for the online Sims Online — repurposed here for the original single-player game. FreeSims takes an unrelated engine-recreation approach and is cross-platform (Windows and Linux), with its own README explicitly stating it isn't intended to be an online game despite letting players visit each other's houses.
Comparison table
Availability
- Status
- Semi-playable
- Platforms
- Windows
- Play in browser
- No
- Mobile
- No
Project health
- Development status
- Sporadic
- Last updated
- 11mo ago
- Stars
- 492
- Contributors
- 5
Compatibility
- Requires original assets
- YesRequires a legitimate copy of The Sims: Complete Collection.
Availability
- Status
- Playable
- Platforms
- Windows, Linux
- Play in browser
- No
- Mobile
- No
Project health
- Development status
- Active
- Last updated
- 8d ago
- Stars
- 319
- Contributors
- 2
Compatibility
- Requires original assets
- YesRequires the original Sims 1 game files (Complete Collection or Legacy Collection); must be installed in the default path.
| Title | Simitone | FreeSims |
|---|---|---|
| Status | Semi-playable | Playable |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, Linux |
| Play in browser | No | No |
| Mobile | No | No |
| Project health | ||
| Development status | Sporadic | Active |
| Last updated | 11mo ago | 8d ago |
| Stars | 492 | 319 |
| Contributors | 5 | 2 |
| Compatibility | ||
| Requires original assets | YesRequires a legitimate copy of The Sims: Complete Collection. | YesRequires the original Sims 1 game files (Complete Collection or Legacy Collection); must be installed in the default path. |
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Known limitations
- gameplay: Does not support the entire Fame career track.
- gameplay: Saving on vacation is not supported.
- stability: Many objects have bugs that can make certain lot types unplayable.
Frequently asked questions
Are the The Sims clones on this page open source?
Yes — every clone catalogued here is an open-source project. Availability, license, and development-status details for each one are listed in the comparison table above.
Do I need to own the original The Sims to play these clones?
Simitone and FreeSims require original game assets to play.
Which The Sims clone is the most actively maintained?
FreeSims is currently under active development, based on recent commit activity. See the "Development status" row above for every clone's current status.
See the full write-up for each clone, or go back to The Sims.