HT Games
The limit depends on the game. Here's a comparison across the main series entries:
| Game | Playable Sims per Household | Max Households per Save | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sims 4 | 8 | Unlimited (manage via "Manage Worlds") | Only 1 household playable at a time; others are "unplayed" NPCs. |
| The Sims 3 | 8 | 16 (soft limit; more possible with mods) | Open world; all households simulate simultaneously. |
| The Sims 2 | 8 | Varies by RAM/save size (practically 20–30+) | Each neighborhood is a separate save file. |
Mods/Cheats to Raise Limits:
testingcheatsenabled true + householdsize [number] (Sims 2/3)Caution: Raising the household cap can cause lag, routing issues, save bloat, and instability. The 8-Sim limit exists for performance reasons.