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Play The Sims 4 in the cloud
Want to play The Sims 4 but don't have a gaming PC? Rent a cloud rig by the hour, install The Sims 4 with your own Steam account, and play it from any browser.
The Sims 4 runs beautifully on a rented RigRentals rig. Because it's a single-player title, it works great through our built-in launcher — you sign in with your own Steam account, it installs, and you play. No gaming hardware of your own required.
The RTX 3060 rig at $1.50/hr is our recommended tier for The Sims 4 — it delivers solid 1080p gaming on a budget.
What The Sims 4 needs on a rented rig
The Sims 4 fits in the included 50 GB, but without much room for a second game. 2 hours on an RTX 3060 rig at $1.50/hr comes to $3.00.
| Approximate install size | ~40 GB |
|---|---|
| Included disk | 50 GB on every rig |
| Storage add-on | Not needed |
| Recommended rig | RTX 3060 ($1.50/hr) |
| Genre | life simulation |
| Controller | Designed for mouse and keyboard. |
Install size is approximate and changes with patches -- check the game's Steam page for the current figure before you pick a storage option.
Which rig for The Sims 4?
The base game is light, but a heavily built lot with lots of packs installed will bog down an integrated-graphics laptop, which is what most Sims players are on.
Worth knowing before you start
About 40 GB with packs, so it fits the included disk. The cheapest rig is genuinely enough here -- no need to overspend.
How to play The Sims 4 in the cloud
- Rent a rig (we recommend the RTX 3060 for The Sims 4) and pay by the hour.
- Open your access link — a full desktop loads in your browser.
- Use the RigRentals launcher to install The Sims 4 with your Steam login.
- Play. The rig shuts down automatically when your time is up.
Frequently asked questions
Can I play The Sims 4 without a gaming PC?
Yes — The Sims 4 runs on the cloud rig and streams to your browser, so any laptop, Chromebook, phone or tablet can play it.
Do I need to own The Sims 4 already?
Yes, you install The Sims 4 with your own Steam account through the built-in launcher. RigRentals provides the hardware, not the game license.
How much does it cost to play The Sims 4 in the cloud?
From $1.50/hr on an RTX 3060 rig, billed by the hour with no subscription.
Ready when you are
Pick a rig, pay by the hour, and you're playing in minutes — no subscription.
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