Sims 3: Pets

Create, customize, and care for your own pets in The Sims 3: Pets, a life‑simulation adventure where your Sims raise loyal companions, teach them tricks, explore town, and uncover surprises—now in handheld form.

Key Features

• Create and customize cats and dogs with detailed breeds, colors, and traits
• Train pets to learn tricks and improve behavior
• Unique Pet Karma powers add fun bonuses or mischievous surprises
• Use the touchscreen to groom, pet, and interact with animals
• Explore town to find collectibles, complete tasks, and meet other Sims
• Fully rendered 3D environments designed for handheld play

Needs / Uses

• Great for fans of The Sims, pet‑simulation games, and creative character tools
• Encourages responsibility, creativity, and role‑playing
• Ideal for both short handheld check‑ins and longer sessions
• No internet connection or extra accessories needed
• Recommended for ages 7+

Compatible Accessories / Special Add‑Ons

(Optional accessories that pair well with simulation games)

• Nintendo 3DS/2DS protective carrying case
• Replacement stylus for grooming and menu navigation
• Screen protector for extended handheld lifespan
• Compatible with Nintendo 3DS, New 3DS, and 2DS systems

Number of Players

Single‑player

The Sims 3: Pets brings the charm and creativity of The Sims franchise to the Nintendo 3DS with an experience focused entirely on the joy of pet ownership. Players can adopt and customize cats and dogs—choosing breeds, fur patterns, colors, and personality traits—before guiding their Sims through daily life alongside their new furry companions.

Train your pets to learn tricks, improve their behavior, and unlock special pet abilities. Use the 3DS touchscreen to groom, play with, and interact directly with your animals. A built‑in Pet Karma system lets players activate powerful perks or silly twists, adding a playful and unpredictable layer to the simulation.

Explore town to find collectibles, complete pet‑focused challenges, and meet other Sims and their animals. With expressive animations, simple controls, and endless customization options, The Sims 3: Pets offers a wholesome, portable life‑sim experience perfect for pet lovers and fans of The Sims series.