Even if the official system requirements don’t mention M1 or M2 Macs, our benchmarks confirm the game runs great on Apple Silicon Macs. You can absolutely play The Sims 4 on your Mac, and that includes Intel and Apple Silicon Models. Starting October 18, 2022, The Sims 4 is available for free. Create a Sim, build a house, get a job, make friends, and find love, all in the comfort of your computer.īut a lot has changed since the heady days of the 2000s, and after 3 main entries and countless expansions, developer Maxis has now delivered The Sims 4, one of the most addictive simulation games for Mac. Hell, I’ll go ahead and admit there was a brief period in my life when all I played was The Sims. While not everyone’s cup of tea, it is undeniable how popular The Sims franchise is.