Linux Review:

The Sims™ 4

Play with life and discover the possibilities. Unleash your imagination and create a world of Sims that’s wholly unique. Explore and customize every detail from Sims to homes–and much more.

The Sims™ 4

PROTON TIER: GOLD


The Sims™ 4 - Linux Playthrough

The Sims™ 4 is a life simulation game where you create and control virtual people, building their lives and exploring countless possibilities.

Status: Proton (Gold)

TWEAKS & TRICKS

  • Crashes on Startup: PROTON_EAC_RUNTIME=0
  • Silent Loading Failure (Zero CPU Usage): Use Proton 9.0-4 instead of Proton 9.0 or later.
  • Out of the Box with Graphics Card Warning: Ignore the “game doesn’t support” message; proceed with the default settings.
  • Crashes & OS Thread Hangs: DXVK_ASYNC=1 PROTON_EAC_RUNTIME=0 PROTON_NO_ESYNC=1 PROTON_NO_FSYNC=1
  • Performance Issues: DXVK_FRAME_RATE=60
  • Mouse Issues: PROTON_NO_RAWINPUT=1 SDL_MOUSE_RELATIVE=0
  • EA App Updates: Consider disabling the EA desktop updater with --disable-ea-desktop-updater --no-launcher-sandbox

Verdict:

Despite occasional inconsistencies and save issues, The Sims™ 4 achieves a gold rating on ProtonDB, indicating a generally stable and enjoyable experience. With the right Proton version and launch options, Linux gamers can reliably play the game. Proceed with caution regarding complex mods and be mindful of save backups.