Highlights

  • The Sims 4 had a disastrous launch due to a lack of beloved features and underwhelming gameplay mechanics but has redeemed itself with updates and new content.
  • Mods for The Sims 4 can enhance the game with minor tweaks or impressive fan-made houses, providing players with even more content to enjoy.
  • Fan-made houses, such as a modern family home and a luxury penthouse, showcase the architectural prowess of Simmers and allow players to experience the lap of luxury.

The Sims 4 is a game that's been through its fair share of ups and downs. Most fans would easily concur that this game endured the most disastrous launch in the series' history, with EA having to shoulder most of the blame. The lack of beloved features coupled with the underwhelming nature of new gameplay mechanics felt like a step back in many ways, and the studio can learn from this mistake so that the launch of The Sims 5 doesn't share a similar fate.

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Thankfully, over time, The Sims 4 has redeemed itself with a steady stream of updates and new content in the form of expansion packs and DLCs that have made the title more content-rich and engaging than ever before. For players who want The Sims 4 to be loaded with even more content, mods can fill in the gap. Players can download anything from minor tweaks to impressive fan-made houses, with the latter being coveted by gamers who want to enjoy the creations of other Simmers or are just too lazy to construct their own houses.

5 Modern Family Home N1

Downloads: 162,745

Modern Family Home N1 mod for The Sims 4

A simple, nice house with all the modern amenities a family would need, this custom-made house displays immense architectural prowess and shows what Simmers are capable of. Of course, the house comes with one oddity, but that's something that players can easily rectify.

For some reason, the house only has one bathroom, which will certainly make it hard for three or four people to take care of their bathroom duties if the call for nature strikes them at inopportune moments. Thankfully, since The Sims 4 is a video game at the end of the day, most people won't mind making a family share as long as their needs don't overlap in this department.

4 Luxury Penthouse 5 Bedrooms

Downloads: 116,584

Luxury Penthouse 5 Bedrooms mod for The Sims 4

Living in the lap of luxury is something that The Sims allows players to enjoy via the medium of video gaming, and it's easy to see why most players would just want to build the biggest and most impressive houses around without really worrying about the funds required to sustain something so grandiose.

Players who want a family to enjoy the best time possible in a massive house will love this mod, which adds a penthouse to the area of San Myshuno that is ridiculously opulent. It's perfect for a group of people to stay in and enjoy an amazing lifestyle, as long as they have the funds to acquire and maintain this fan-made property.

3 Converted Warehouse Home

Downloads: 116,242

Converted Warehouse Home mod for The Sims 4

Not all homes need to be cliched in their presentation. There are times when a house needs an identity, and Simmers have risen to the occasion to ensure that players can enjoy a home with a lot of character. Such a custom house that most players should check out is the unique-looking warehouse home that admirably sticks to its art style.

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The end result is a home that looks genuinely gorgeous, letting a group of Sims enjoy a stay in a place that doesn't look like every other regular house out there. It's a beautiful area for people who have the funds to afford such a property, even if the gimmick may overstay its welcome for Sims who enjoy an extended stay in this location.

2 Modern Mansion

Downloads: 66,988

Modern Mansion mod for The Sims 4

Sometimes, a player doesn't want to spend hours upon hours looking at an experimental home with a unique design. As boring as it may seem to live in a house that doesn't try to push the boundaries of how a living space can be designed, there's something comforting about these abodes that makes them so popular.

This is why a luxury villa is something that players can spend hours in without getting bored at all. Sure, the area is a bit pricey, but it's still worth checking out for players who want their well-off Sim families to enjoy a lifestyle that's grander than anything they've ever experienced before.

1 Gym & Spa Villa

Downloads: 62,761

Gym & Spa Villa mod for The Sims 4

Bali is a cheap and beautiful holiday destination that any traveler should check out for themselves. The tourist attractions in this place are immense and let players enjoy a vibrant, tropical area that is rife with wonders of its own. People who are lucky enough to enjoy a stay in one of the area's many luxury residences know just how beautiful this area can be.

This particular custom house channels the spirit and vibe of Bali in the residence, and this is clear from the get-go. It almost looks like a tropical resort that players can get lost in, with their families enjoying a beautiful life in a place that's completely in tune with nature. Of course, this property can look out of place in an area that doesn't accommodate its vibe properly, but that's a small price the player should be willing to pay to enjoy a beautiful stay in this location.

Sims 4
Sims 4

Platform(s)
PC , PS4 , Xbox One
Released
September 2, 2014
Developer(s)
Maxis
Genre(s)
Social Simulation