Can you play The Sims 3 on Mac?
No, not today. The Sims 3 needs Windows features that a Mac can’t provide yet.
Last checked · Source: Sommelier ratings, Steam Deck and anti-cheat data
Why The Sims 3 won’t run on Mac
The anti-cheat belongs to the game’s publisher, so Sommelier or any other Mac tool can’t switch it off. It also has nothing to do with how fast your Mac is.
- Mac versionNo
- Single-playerYes
- Anti-cheatNone listed
- Steam Deck ratingUnsupported
Does your Mac matter for The Sims 3?
| Will it start? | No The anti-cheat stops it, on any Mac. |
|---|---|
| Chip | Not the issue Apple Silicon or Intel makes no difference. |
| Windows in a virtual machine | Usually blocked too This kind of anti-cheat tends to refuse virtual machines as well. |
Where to get The Sims 3
- Steam
- DeveloperThe Sims Studio
- Released2011
Sommelier installs the game from your own library. You buy it in the store as usual; Sommelier does not sell games. See it on Steam
Where this rating comes from
- Steam Deck ratingUnsupported
- Last checkedOctober 24, 2026
Ratings combine Valve’s Steam Deck rating, anti-cheat data and our own checks. When the facts change, the status here follows.
This may change
Anti-cheat rules and Mac support move. If the publisher changes either one, Sommelier shows the new status here and in the app, so there is nothing for you to keep checking.
Games like The Sims 3 that run on Mac
These are rated by the same checks, and we only list games that work or should work.
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Don't Starve TogetherQuestions about The Sims 3 on Mac
Can I play The Sims 3 on Mac with Sommelier?
No. Sommelier tells you this before you download the game, so you don’t spend hours on it.
Is there a workaround?
Not a reliable one. Apple Silicon Macs can’t run Windows directly, and anti-cheat like usually blocks virtual machines too. We don’t recommend trying to get around it: it can get your account banned.
Will The Sims 3 ever work on Mac?
Only if the publisher changes its anti-cheat or the game’s Mac support. Sommelier shows the new status on this page and in the app when that happens.
Which similar games do run?
See the list above: they are rated by the same checks, and we only list games that work or should work.
See which games do run on your Mac
Sommelier is a free app that tells you before you download whether a game will run, and sets it up for you.