Comparison between pets themed games

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The Sims: Unleashed, The Sims 2: Pets, The Sims 3: Pets and The Sims 4: Cats & Dogs share the same concepts, though there are significant differences.

Features in both[edit | edit source]

The ability to buy custom-made pets from pet stores. There are no pet stores in The Sims 3. EA has released a pet store that is downloadable for free in the official store, but it still does not sell pets. Cats and dogs can only be gained through adoption of computer-made ones, except for horses which can be both adopted or bought at the stable.
Werewolf (Creature) (added in The Sims 3: Supernatural)
Wolves and Pack Leader
Pets can have a job in three different careers
Skunks

Horses
Unicorn (new creature)
Small pets
- Turtles
- Lizards
- Snakes
Pets have traits
Wild animals
- Shrews
- Hedgehogs
- Squirrels
- Deer
- Raccoons
- Chinchillas
- Chipmunks
Pets have wishes
Racing (for Horses)
Pets have lifetime rewards
Sims can see and interact with ghost pets
New town to explore
Ability to control pets and cancel their actions without using cheats.
Plastic Surgery
Ice Cream Truck
Equestrian Center
Ranches
Hug Pet Interaction
- In The Sims 2: Pets, this interaction is only available with cats.