Can I play The Sims 2 on PC, Mac or Linux?

There is no known port for Windows, macOS and Linux yet.

Do I need the original game?

You need your own copy of The Sims 2. Projects rebuild the game's code, not its art, audio or levels, so they read those from the copy you already own.

Is there a decompilation of The Sims 2?

Sims2DECOMP is a decompilation of The Sims 2. It turns the original machine code back into readable source, the groundwork most native ports are built on, but not something you play on its own.

Is anyone working on a port of The Sims 2?

Nobody has published one on RecompHub yet. Games people want that still have no port are listed under What to work on next.

The Sims 2: native ports & recompilations

Nintendo GameCubePlayStation 2Xbox2005by Maxis

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Decompilation projects

Sims2DECOMPDecompilation (no playable port)

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About

The console versions of The Sims 2 featured local splitscreen multiplayer, a story mode and an option to control game characters directly, as opposed to queuing options as is traditional Sims gameplay. In this videogame, you cannot have children nor age, but you are only adults (excluding elders), even though you can get married. You must earn aspiration points to unlock rewards by filling up your "goals" which will also be needed to complete story mode. Story mode is a sequence of multiple levels along with developed storylines which each character asks you to fulfill wants that pertain to their story. There is also a sandbox mode where you can live in a preset family or build your own.

Frequently asked questions

Can I play The Sims 2 on PC, Mac or Linux?: There is no known port for Windows, macOS and Linux yet.
Do I need the original game?: You need your own copy of The Sims 2. Projects rebuild the game's code, not its art, audio or levels, so they read those from the copy you already own.
Is there a decompilation of The Sims 2?: Sims2DECOMP is a decompilation of The Sims 2. It turns the original machine code back into readable source, the groundwork most native ports are built on, but not something you play on its own.
Is anyone working on a port of The Sims 2?: Nobody has published one on RecompHub yet. Games people want that still have no port are listed under What to work on next.