New Sims 4 Quality of Life & Gameplay Mods You Need to Try
Sometimes the simplest Sims 4 mods are what make a game comfortable: reheating yesterday's dinner in the microwave, or meeting good-looking characters in CAS right off the bat, without EA's over-the-top makeup. This roundup is packed with exactly those must-have little extras from LittleMsSam, SimMattically, and other creators. And for those who crave big, sweeping storylines, we've added major gameplay mods from SpinningPlumbobs and SonozakiSisters.
Expandable CAS Columns by Simsiboy
This mod is a real lifesaver for anyone tired of endlessly scrolling through lists of clothes and hairstyles. With a flick of the mouse, you can now widen the default panel to five columns and see far more wardrobe items at once. It's a simple but incredibly handy fix that will save you a lot of time.
Extended Vampires by SonozakiSisters
If the default fanged sims feel a bit flat to you, the author has quite literally breathed new life into these creatures of the night, from infants to adults. The mod adds a ton of realistic detail: vampires are no longer afraid of ghosts, they learn faster at night, and little ones can bite, show off their first fangs, and pester adults with questions about their nature. A full-blown system of views on mortals, the ability to swipe donor blood from the blood bank, and even playful nods to “Twilight” turn building a vampire dynasty into a gripping roleplay experience.
Underwater Diving Mod by SpinningPlumbobs
Ever dreamed of the authentic diving from The Sims 3? Underwater Diving Mod makes that wish come true, adding a full-fledged dive simulation built around a special system of starfish markers. Your sims can now pull on wetsuits, explore the mysterious seabed, catch exotic fish, and gather seashells right in the underwater spots you've set up.
The author has shown incredible flexibility: you can design your very own diving resort in a basement in Sulani, or turn the Forgotten Grotto into a sunken cave. Regular sims will keep a close eye on the oxygen levels in their tanks, while mermaids, vampires, and ghosts can swim freely and even frolic underwater with friendly NPCs. Just be careful when setting up your locations: the special spawners add not only beautiful wildlife but real sharks, which could easily go after an unsuspecting diver!
Heat Up Leftovers by LittleMsSam
This mod adds the ability to heat up food and leftovers in the microwave for sims from childhood on up. After using it, sims get a variety of themed moodlets.
Makeup Remover by k_delk
This gem solves the long CAS grind once and for all. Instead of going into every outfit by hand to wipe off lipstick or eyeshadow, you can now clear all your looks with practically one click. The author has added a special invisible "eraser" to the makeup categories: pick it, hit copy to all outfits, and your sim's face is squeaky clean in an instant.
Starting Sims in CAS v2 by SimsLab
The default starter sims have become so overfamiliar that you want to pick them apart before you've even created anything. SimsLab offers to replace them with 38 fresh templates, 18 male and 20 female, with features from a wide range of ethnic backgrounds, from Scandinavian to Polynesian. Makeup, accessories, tattoos, and skin details have already been stripped away, leaving only neutral underwear and a neat manicure. So if you're used to spending half an hour stripping down a base Sim, this mod will save you a lot of aggravation.
CAS Background Generator by SimMattically
This isn't a mod but a handy web tool that lets you whip up your own CAS background in a couple of clicks: pick a solid color or a gradient, or upload your own image. An interactive preview shows right away how it'll look in game, whether you zoom in on a sim's face or view them full-length. At the end, the tool instantly spits out a ready-made .package file that you simply drop into your Mods folder.
Sim Story Mod V2.0. by Oduvnix & SonozakiSisters
The Sim Story V2.0 mod automatically generates a backstory, traits, skills, preferences, and lifestyle for any sim through an in-game menu. The updated version supports the newest expansions, includes a check for installed packs to avoid errors, and comes with a special add-on that gives random NPCs unique stories of their own.
