Pitting The Sims 4 against inZOI is a bit of an unfair fight. As an Early Access game, it shouldn't be a surprise to anyone that Krafton's life sim isn't quite on par with EA's just yet. Having played about three hours of inZOI, though, there's a lot about the new game that shows immense potential. It's already far more customizable than The Sims 4's base game was at launch, and the realistic graphics do lend it a very different aesthetic compared to the cartoonish quirk that makes Sims 4 so identifiable. Like many other things, that sense of identity is one area that inZOI is still carving out – but that's not to say it's all bad.
When comparing Sims 4 vs inZOI, there are some interesting differences I've noticed between them. If you're on the fence about whether inZOI is right for you, I'm going to try and break down how each game implements five aspects of life sim gameplay that separate the goods from the greats so you can make the decision for yourself.
