InZoi director admits the new game is “nowhere near comparable” to Sims 4… yet 

After decades of running the genre, The Sims finally seems to have a proper rival in the form of InZoi. Launching in early access with Steam Deck support out of the gate, could the new life simulator finally wrestle the crown away from EA’s beloved series? 

Well, according to game director Kjun, the new game doesn’t hold a candle to The Sims quite yet. With the new series about to take its “first steps”, the director explains it’s not even “comparable” to Maxis’ giant. 

InZoi director on The Sims comparison 

Speaking to PCGamesN, the InZoi game director expressed a great appreciation for The Sims. 

“The Sims is an incredible game, and I don’t think InZoi is anywhere near comparable – at least not yet,” the director said. 

As the new arrival takes its first steps towards being a true competitor to The Sims, it could one day keep EA’s series on its toes. However, for now, the two are completely different beasts, and Maxis’ juggernaut holds the crown for a reason. 

“We’re just taking our first steps along the path The Sims has paved. Every time I play The Sims, I learn something new, and I often find myself resonating with the decisions made by its development team.” Kjun said. “Just as every person leads a unique life, The Sims and InZOI each have their own meaning and value.”

The game director explained that launching with The Sims already being so established does lead to “a lot of pressure” for the team. While the game is competing in the same genre for a lot of the same audience, the director wants both to succeed. 

“As a player, I genuinely support The Sims and look forward to what it has for us in the future,” the director said. 

InZOI is set to launch in early access on Friday March 28, 2025. Starting at a price of $39.99, players will get access to all DLC for free during its lengthy early access period.