How Many Sims Games Exist? Complete List: 4 Mainline, 14+ Spin-offs, 140+ Total Releases

There are 4 mainline games, 10+ major spin-offs, and 100+ expansion/game/stuff packs across the franchise (as of 2024).

Mainline Series (PC/Mac, later Consoles)

1. The Sims (2000) + 7 Expansions (Livin' Large, House Party, Hot Date, Vacation, Unleashed, Superstar, Makin' Magic)
2. The Sims 2 (2004) + 8 Expansions (University, Nightlife, Open for Business, Pets, Seasons, Bon Voyage, FreeTime, Apartment Life) + 9 Stuff Packs
3. The Sims 3 (2009) + 11 Expansions (World Adventures, Ambitions, Late Night, Generations, Pets, Showtime, Supernatural, Seasons, University Life, Island Paradise, Into the Future) + 9 Stuff Packs + "Store" content
4. The Sims 4 (2014) + 18+ Expansions (Get to Work, Get Together, City Living, Cats & Dogs, Seasons, Get Famous, Island Living, Discover University, Eco Lifestyle, Snowy Escape, Cottage Living, High School Years, Growing Together, Horse Ranch, For Rent, Lovestruck, Life & Death, Businesses & Hobbies) + 12+ Game Packs + 20+ Stuff Packs + 30+ Kits (ongoing)

Major Spin-Offs (Standalone Games)

• Console/Handheld: The Sims Bustin' Out (2003), The Sims 2 (PSP/DS/GCN/PS2/Xbox — distinct), The Sims 2: Castaway (2007), The Sims 2: Pets (DS/PSP — distinct), The Sims 3 (Wii/3DS/DS — distinct), MySims (2007, Wii/DS), MySims Kingdom (2008), MySims Agents (2009), MySims SkyHeroes (2010), The Sims Medieval (2011, PC/Mobile), The Sims FreePlay (2011, Mobile — ongoing), The Sims Mobile (2018, Mobile — ongoing).
• Online/Discontinued: The Sims Online (2002–2008), The Sims Social (Facebook, 2011–2013), SimCity Social.

Total Count (Approximate)

• Distinct Base Games: ~18 (4 main + 14 spin-offs)
• Expansion Packs: ~44
• Game/Stuff Packs + Kits: ~80+
• Total Distinct Commercial Releases: 140+

Best Sources for Complete Lists

• The Sims Wiki (Fandom) — exhaustive, version-specific.
• Official EA Site — current catalog.
• MobyGames — historical releases, platforms, credits.