5 Games like The Sims 3 on Nintendo Switch that you should try

The genre is the same as The Sims 3’s, and with it a casual, approachable feel, a sandbox world and fantasy world. Both also lean on single-player focus. The distance is in progression and visuals — its own ground is a relaxing pace and open world exploration.

The common ground with The Sims 3 is structural: sandbox freedom, cozy, relaxing feel and fantasy world. To that it adds single-player focus. They part company on progression and visuals: this one brings puzzle design and a medieval setting.

It comes from the same genre as The Sims 3 and shares a casual, approachable feel, a sandbox world and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is visuals and game mode: co-op play and 2D presentation.

Genre puts it alongside The Sims 3, and so does strong narrative focus, a sandbox world and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is setting and progression: open world exploration and a contemporary setting.

Genre puts it alongside The Sims 3, and so does a casual, approachable feel, a sandbox world and single-player focus. To that it adds an isometric view. They part company on progression and tone: this one brings a relaxing pace and resource management.