Mods have always been a part of The Sims franchise, and the fourth installment is no exception. The Sims 4 has a massive modding community that can provide nearly any experience you can think of. From giving you more options while creating your Sims to better control when building, if there’s something in the game you want to be improved, a modder has probably already added it in.
It’s hard picking the best from such a wide array, but we’ve narrowed it down to the top 10.
1. MC Command Center
For any Sims 4 save file, the MC Command Center is essential. The MC Command Center gives you full control of just about any feature in the game. You can set Sims’ relationship levels with others, set their skill levels, and give them promotions with the click of a button. While the Sims 4 has plenty of goals to achieve, the MC Command Center makes it easy to do whatever you want.
2. Wonderful Whims
There’s nothing Sims players love more than adding some realism to the game, and Wonderful Whims is the perfect mod to do it with. It gives your Sims an attractiveness system, where certain Sims will be more attractive than others. There are also impressions, which give your Sims more personality by falling into archetypes.
Wonderful Whims is the cleaner version of a certain famous mod, without all the adult content. It’s basically the same mod without the NSFW part. However, it’s still just as impressive.
3. TOOL Mod
Calling all builders: if you don’t already have the TOOL Mod, you need to download this one. While building has never been as in-depth in the series as it is in Sims 4, this mod gives you nearly full control of every object. Move an object anywhere you want, rotate it, and my personal favorite, make it as big or tiny as you need. There’s nothing like a squid being as large as a building.
4. More Columns in CAS
If your game is filled with as much custom content as mine is, the More Columns in CAS is a necessity. This mod will give you up to three more columns when you’re in Create A Sim mode. This means no more scrolling for endless amounts of time looking for that one hairstyle you need. This mod really improves CAS as a whole.
5. Better BuildBuy
Debug objects are a great little secret for builders who know about them. But, once you’ve got them, it’s nothing short of a nightmare to find the object you need. That’s where the Better BuildBuy mod comes in. It organizes the debug items and gives you the ability to expand the catalog. For interior decorators in The Sims 4, this mod is a must-have to make building and buying a much easier experience.
6. Grannie’s Cookbook
Although the Sims team has added plenty of new recipes with various packs and updates, there’s always room for more. The Grannie’s Cookbook mod is a simple way to add tons of new food to your game. You’ll get brand-new food to cook, from breakfast, lunch, and dinner, to specialty desserts.
It’s also incredibly simple to use. All you need to do is plop down the cookbook somewhere on your lot and click on it to choose your recipe. While some mods require some hassle to work, Grannie’s Cookbook is very simple, so it’s great for those just diving into Sims 4 mods.
7. Have Some Personality, Please!
Sims are often dominated entirely by their emotions in The Sims 4. This leaves your Sims’ traits in the dust and causes every Sim to act the same no matter the circumstance. Have Some Personality, Please! fixes this issue, using your Sims’ traits to dictate more of their actions. Evil Sims will perform more mean interactions, musical Sims will play instruments and write songs, and so on. With this mod, your Sims will never feel basic again.
8. Height Slider
One thing the Sims franchise has never had is the ability to change your Sims’ height. With the Height Slider, we finally get this option. Make your Sims taller or shorter with the slider this mod adds. Be aware that this mod does sometimes cause animation issues, though — clipping can occur pretty regularly.
9. More Traits in CAS
The Sims 3 lets players pick up to five traits for their Sims, a feature that Sims 4 sadly cut down. With the More Traits in CAS mod, though, you’re once again able to pick five traits for your Sims to have. With more traits, Sims feel more dynamic and fleshed-out. It’s a welcome feature that should have been included without mods.
10. Zombie Apocalypse Mod
I’ll be the first to admit that this mod doesn’t really have anything to do with the rest of the game. But, if you want to see how your Sims would fare against the undead, then get the Zombie Apocalypse mod. Infect the entire world with a zombie virus, and have survivors fight to survive. This mod is especially great for those getting bored with the regular gameplay that Sims 4 offers, and I think it’s truly one of the best mods out there given how in-depth and exciting it is. It turns The Sims 4 into an entirely different genre.
