Playing The Sims 4 can be hours of fun. However, after a while, you may find yourself wanting to add something fresh to your game. That's where mods come in! In this guide, we have the best of the best Sims 4 mod recommendations for you to augment your save file.
Best Sims 4 mods of all time
WonderfulWhims
The Sims 4 can sometimes lack flair when it comes to the personalities of the sims, especially compared to the dynamism of past games. The Whims system has often been said to need an overhaul, and the WonderfulWhims mod does just that. The mod does many things, such as enhancing boredom with repetitive actions, attractiveness settings, polyamorous relationships, detailed pregnancy settings, and more!
Life Tragedies
Maybe your Sims have things a little too wonderful in their lives lately. Give them some misfortune with the Life Tragedies mod by Sacrificial Mods, which is better known as the Extreme Violence Mod. With this mod, your Sims will have a risk of becoming the victim of fatal diseases, car accidents, and other sorts of horrifying calamities. Try not to let your Sims die at the hands of a serial killer or armed burglar!
MC Command Center
MC Command Center is the quintessential mod for playing The Sims 4 with total control. With this mod, you can change just about anything in the world, from big aspects like detailed story progression to small things such as a neighbor's outfit. It's no surprise that this mod has been a fan favorite for years and seems to be around for the long haul.
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SupeSpeed
If you have played a lot of The Sims 4, you'll know how annoying it can be when you really want to go into super speed, yet some small detail (neighbor, one person awake, etc.) is keeping the function from working. SupeSpeed is a simple but very effective mod that allows players to enter super speed no matter the circumstances.
Ownable Cars
Many players of The Sims 4 deeply miss driving cars in the game and have long wished for Maxis to bring back driveable vehicles. The Ownable Cars mod does just that, with the added flair of some beautiful car options. While this mod may seem really small in scale, it is something that adds just the right level of immersion into The Sims 4 gameplay.
Realistic Pregnancy & Child Birth
Whether you're playing the 100 Baby Challenge or you're just someone who does a lot of family-oriented gameplay, you should consider using the Child Birth Mod. It doesn't just augment the experiences of pregnancy and delivery but also the postpartum experience. Take your partner to breathing classes, determine how weight gain works for your sims, and even have a more medically accurate birthing process.
Live-In Business
While you can play a variety of careers in The Sims 4, many of them require purchasing additional game packs. There are also none that are quite as playable as what you can do with the Live-In Business mod. With this mod installed, you can run a variety of businesses directly out of your house, which makes for great compartmentalized gameplay.
More Columns
Does it ever annoy you how much you need to scroll to look through your CAS catalog? Then you need to More Columns mod, which changes your CAS layout to view more items in a row at a time. This simple mod is a staple that subtly changes your gaming experience in The Sims 4. While it may not seem that big, the smallest changes can sometimes be the most impactful.
UI Cheats Extension
The UI Cheats Extension Mod is an expansive mod that gives you easy-to-access cheats over many of the minute interactions in your Sims' lives. For example, you can instantly hack the amount of fulfillment that your Sim has with bathroom needs. You also have the ability to cheat career levels, relationships, and much more with this helpful mod.
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