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Second Life VS The Sims

Compare Second Life VS The Sims and see what are their differences

Second Life logo Second Life

Second Life is a virtual reality platform where individuals interact in a virtual world. The software was developed in 2003 by Linden Labs. More than one million people now regularly use the software.

The Sims logo The Sims

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  • Second Life Landing page
    Landing page //
    2023-07-27
  • The Sims Landing page
    Landing page //
    2023-01-17

Second Life videos

SECOND LIFE IN 2020

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The Sims videos

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Category Popularity

0-100% (relative to Second Life and The Sims)
Virtual Worlds
82 82%
18% 18
Virtual Reality
84 84%
16% 16
Games
80 80%
20% 20
Social & Communications
100 100%
0% 0

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Reviews

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Second Life Reviews

Best Virtual Worlds for Adults – Top 5 Options for 18+ People
You can even create content and get paid by other players, and if you come up with something incredibly unique and famous, you can also win prizes, so your time at Second Life can really pay off in the future.
Top Ten Virtual Worlds for Adults
Second Life is currently the largest virtual world in existence. While it isn’t designed for VR, you can explore the world wearing a Virtual Reality headset. The universe was designed and created by users and people have actually been able to earn a living playing the game. In fact, Ailin Graef (better known by her game-name Anshe Chung) became a millionaire through the real...

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Social recommendations and mentions

Based on our record, Second Life should be more popular than The Sims. It has been mentiond 82 times since March 2021. We are tracking product recommendations and mentions on various public social media platforms and blogs. They can help you identify which product is more popular and what people think of it.

Second Life mentions (82)

  • Looking for Non-Violent Open World Game
    Have you tries Second life ? Its free or you can pay for it, its kind of like the sims combines with a chatroom and most of the items in it are made by the gamers. You can explore shop for items by buying lindens. Make items its entirely up to you. Would be a good starting point for her as there are people of all ages in it. https://secondlife.com that the link for you to check out. TC Darkguyver. Source: 8 months ago
  • Why are people so try hard in this game?
    I think you're literally looking for Second Life. Source: 11 months ago
  • Some music for you all: Chicane feat. Máire Brennan - Saltwater 2009 (Paul Thomas Remix) (Description in comments)
    Ok, first head over to Official Site | Second Life - Virtual Worlds, Virtual Reality, VR, Avatars, and Free 3D Chat to create your account! Source: 12 months ago
  • In some videogames there has been an option to hang with your friends in a threatre and watch a movie and chatting in voicechat together. Is there something similar for linux where you could get the cinema or gallery experience when watching videos? "multiplayer" would be cool but is not a must.
    Are you talking about Second Life? (Or am I that old...?). Source: about 1 year ago
  • For the price of the subscription, the Replikas could look a lot better
    When you consider other consumer 3D experiences like World of Warcraft or Second Life (both of which had better graphics 20 years ago than Replika has today), it becomes evident that Replika under-delivers. I'm not sure why this is, considering that these other 3D worlds can offer so much more on devices no more powerful than an average smartphone. Source: about 1 year ago
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The Sims mentions (17)

  • Is there anyone that know where is this hair cc from?
    I took this photo from the thesims3.com where you can choose a profile photo but I couldnt find this hair. So anyone here know that one? Source: 10 months ago
  • Having trouble with modding Sims 3 on new EA App.
    Hidden Springs you will need to download from thesims3.com store. It won't be under EA App. Source: 11 months ago
  • Some TS3 badge challenges are... something out of the ordinary. Twilight inspired???
    They're badges (challenges/achievements, basically). Go to thesims3.com, make an account/login, go to My Page, then My Badges - there you are! They're fun :). Source: over 1 year ago
  • So, I noticed that store content doesn't load through EA Desktop, so I decided to see if I could get any help with this. The support advisor I got was very nice and helpful, but sadly is looks like when Origin is shut down, I won't be able to use store content, including worlds, despite having disc.
    I read most of the comments here and only Origin users will be forced to EA App and..the store contents may not downloadable? Because currently, I'm not using Origin to play the sims 3. My game is installed by DVDs all. So it's likely the patch version 1.67 would be safe with the store contents, right? I can install all store contents from thesims3.com without origin. Source: over 1 year ago
  • Why is it so hard
    You don't need the Origin to send any online gift but you should be the registered member of thesims3.com I can still send any online present even though my game is installed by DVDs, but usually play offline for the better game performance. Source: over 1 year ago
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What are some alternatives?

When comparing Second Life and The Sims, you can also consider the following products

IMVU - IMVU is multiplayer online video game created by ‘IMVU Inc’.

VRChat - Create and play in virtual worlds with others

Avakin Life - Imagine a virtual world where you, the user, are an integral part of its evolution, where you can...

Habbo - Hobbo is also known as ‘Hobbo Hotel’.

Movie Star Planet - Movie Star Planet is an Online Virtual World, MMO, and RPG Simulation by MovieStarPlanet.

Space Colony - Space Colony is a Fantasy-based, Real-time Strategy and Single-player Life-Simulation developed by Firefly Studios and published by Gathering of Developers.