The Best Save Files For The Sims 4

Summary

• Custom save files in The Sims 4 offer unique experiences, including revamped lots, townies, and storylines for richer gameplay.
• Downloading save files can enhance gameplay by providing fresh aesthetics, relationships, and backstory updates in the game.
• Save files like “All-in-One” or “More Drama Please!” inject creativity, new characters, clubs, and venues into The Sims 4 for dynamic play.

It took the creators of The Sims 4 an entire team full of people and several years to perfect the art of world-building. Imagine doing it all alone, and instead of getting paid, those involved are constantly being nagged by content-hungry players. This is the life of brave Simmers who commit to uploading their save files online.

In this process, creators must remodel and refurbish existing structures and families as well as create new ones, and it can take thousands of hours to complete. Those who are looking to get more out of their gameplay experience should experiment with these uniquely themed save files, made by established creators in the community, to add more depth to the game.

Updated on January 29, 2025, by Jenna Amore: Starting a new game in The Sims 4 can sometimes feel predictable, possibly boasting the same settings, familiar characters, and unchanged storylines. For those eager to shake things up, custom save files created by the community offer an exciting way to refresh gameplay. These saves re-imagine the game’s worlds with unique builds, vibrant new Sims, and engaging backstories, giving players a chance to explore something entirely different. For those seeking to overhaul existing neighborhoods or dive into fresh storylines, these curated save files unlock endless creative possibilities for Sims’ journeys.

To implement these save files into The Sims 4, players should visit the creator’s website and download the file. Extract them from zip files if needed. Then, move the “.save” files from the download folder into the following folder: Documents > Electronic Arts > The Sims 4 > Saves. (Players should be sure to change the file numbers if there is already an existing file with the same numbers.)

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Blank Save

Downloads: 76,739

The Sims 4 has been around for quite some time, and some players have grown bored with the same old townies and the bland base game builds. To begin large projects, one would have to go into each lot individually, delete the household, and bulldoze the building. Not to mention, it would take several lengthy loading screens to get there.

Players can skip this hassle by downloading SrslySims’ Blank Save file. All worlds from every DLC pack have been cleared, and it’s perfect for those who enjoy taking on build challenges or starting a new save file full of ingenious new architecture and storylines full of lore.

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Fewer Townies, Better Buildings

Downloads: 12,505

Rather than starting from scratch with a blank save file, it might be more beneficial to try BosseladyTV’s save file called Fewer Townies, Better Buildings. The creator has removed some of the less popular townies from the save file, so players have more room to move in Sims of their own. The townies that remain in the game have been given the glow-ups that they deserve, too.

Many lots in the game have also been rebuilt, such as a trailer park for the BFF household. In addition, many residential and community lots have been upgraded to match the idyllic style of neighborhoods in the game.

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10 Years Later

Downloads: 13,826

Perhaps players do enjoy some iconic Sims 4 townies like the Goths and the Pancakes but are frustrated with how stale their storylines are. Charly Pancakes has designed a save file that offers a makeover to townies and their neighborhoods as if they have aged ten years. Many households have new backstories and relationships to explain what they’ve been up to. There is also a handful of new Sims with new stories to explore.

The creator has been working on this save file for several years, perfecting each household and building new lots for Sims to inhabit. With this save file, Sims 4 players can discover updated versions of Willow Creek, Oasis Springs, and Newcrest, now available for all to explore and expand upon.

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The Maxis Fixed Lore Save File

Downloads: 6,172

The Maxis Fixed Lore Save File is perfect for players who love The Sims 4 but feel frustrated by the lack of continuity between the game’s lore and what actually appears in the game. This save file corrects inconsistencies, such as establishing Johnny Zest as a true relative of the Landgraabs and making sure Don Lothario’s romantic entanglements with the Caliente women are properly set.

It also updates and expands on family dynamics, relationships, and backstories to align better with the game’s existing lore. The creator of this save file is dedicated to maintaining it with each new game update, ensuring that new packs, features, and changes are seamlessly integrated. This save file preserves the original charm of The Sims 4 while enhancing its storytelling and character connections.

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La Dolce Vita

Downloads: 4,751

Sims 4players can transform Tartosa into the ultimate Mediterranean retreat with the stunning La Dolce Vita save file. This renovation breathes new life into the My Wedding Stories world, offering Sims a dreamy vacation haven filled with luxury and romance. With 10 completed lots, Sims can host unforgettable weddings, unwind at a wellness spa, savor gourmet meals at a seaside restaurant, and dance under the stars at an open-air nightclub.

The creator has masterfully crafted residential homes, vacation rentals, and event venues, blending charm and relaxation into every detail. Featuring custom content (listed on the save file’s page), La Dolce Vita invites players to leave the mundane behind and immerse themselves in a world of beauty and serenity.

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Cozy Fall Save File

Downloads: 5,648

Sims 4 players can embrace the warm and inviting vibes of autumn with the Cozy Fall Save File. This delightful re-imagining of Willow Creek brings the magic of fall to life with charming seasonal touches and a refreshed world design. Here, players can explore new starter homes and community lots, including a cozy cafe that’s perfect for pumpkin spice lattes, a quaint restaurant for autumnal feasts, and a revamped public pool for those crisp sunny days.

The redesigned library offers the perfect nook to curl up with a good book and escape into a story. Players new and old can experience that new save file feeling by downloading this save file and starting up a new storyline. This save file sets the perfect scene for Simmers’ cozy, fall-inspired gameplay.

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Small Town Save File

Downloads: N/A

Gamers can step into the heart of small-town life with the Small Town Save File, inspired by the cozy charm of Southeastern USA. Here, Willow Creek has been transformed into a bustling yet quaint community, perfect for Sims who love country-core, university-core, or legacy-core gameplay. This save file includes 21 beautifully crafted lots — five community spaces and 16 move-in-ready homes — along with 17 households of fully fleshed-out Sims.

Each Sim has a rich backstory, defined relationships, and carefully tailored traits, including careers, skills, preferences, and even unique walk styles. With small-town political lore and endless storytelling opportunities, this save proves to be a perfect backdrop for those who love diving into detailed, immersive worlds.

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Disaster In Simhausen

Downloads: 1,854

With the Disaster In Simhausen save file, players can dive into a gripping post-apocalyptic narrative. In it, Oasis Springs has been ravaged by disaster, forcing survivors to retreat into underground bunkers to escape the contaminated air. Meanwhile, Willow Creek is a flooded wasteland after a dam explosion and devastating bomb strikes, leaving destruction in its wake.

This save file offers a hauntingly immersive world that’s perfect for storytelling, survival challenges, or creating a dystopian legacy. While no mods or custom content are required, the creator uses items from various DLC packs, so gameplay is enhanced for those with multiple expansions. For players who are ready to lead their Sims through a world of chaos and resilience, this save file provides the ultimate stage for post-apocalyptic adventures.

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All Together Now

Downloads: 2,857

Those looking to breathe community and togetherness into their game should look into the All Together Now save file. Instead of tackling the daunting task of renovating every world, the creator has honed in on Magnolia Promenade, Oasis Springs, and San Myshuno, infusing these worlds with families and households that feature complex relationships, fully fleshed-out careers, and varying levels of skills.

The All Together Now save file goes beyond beautifully decorated houses, offering a plethora of community lots designed to bring Sims together in fun and engaging ways. From bowling alleys and coffee shops to spas, restaurants, and parks, these venues provide endless opportunities for Sims to socialize, build relationships, and create memories.

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Unfadia

Downloads: N/A

Unfadia, named after the creator’s username handle, is a meticulously crafted save file that breathes new life into nearly all the worlds in The Sims 4, completely free of mods or custom content. Each world is brimming with builds, items, and designs tailored to the pack it originates from, ensuring compatibility and immersion for all players, regardless of which packs they own.

The creator has enriched the game with new Sim families, each coming with unique backstories, adding depth and intrigue to both base game and DLC worlds. Most of the builds are thoughtfully sourced from the Gallery, with credits being provided in the lot descriptions. Both seasoned players with all of the packs or those starting fresh with only the base game can enjoy Unfadia, a vibrant and dynamic foundation for endless storytelling possibilities.

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All-In-One Save File

Downloads: 7,846

The All-In-One Save File is a comprehensive save that combines the creator’s neighborhood files into a single, cohesive experience. Each world is designed using only the content from the packs it originated from, so Brindleton Bay, for example, features lots and households created strictly with the base game and the Cats & Dogs expansion.

The save file covers nearly every world in the game, with rebuilt lots and revamped households that include new backstories, skills, careers, and finances. This save makes the Sims’ lives feel richer and more dynamic. It’s a versatile save file that leaves plenty of room for players to customize to their liking. The All-In-One Save File is a great starting point for those who want more engaging gameplay.

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Lore-Filled Worlds

Downloads: 8,116

Inspired by iconic Simmers like Lilsimsie and Plumbella, the creator of the Lore-Filled Worlds save file has poured their passion into completely redoing the base game worlds, resulting in 57 new builds and 70 new families. All builds are crafted with base game content, ensuring all players can enjoy the perks of this file.

Each family, whether they are remodels of EA Sims or brand-new creations, comes with thoughtfully designed traits, skills, family trees, and life stories. The creator has even included beloved families and iconic builds from other Sims games, such as The Royal Academy from MySims Kingdom and Sunset Valley from The Sims 3.

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Littleroot Save File

Downloads: N/A

The Littleroot Save File is a fully revamped save that redecorates all EA lots and also adds new residential and community spaces. It introduces 29 new townie households, each with its own set of skills, careers, relationships, and backstories, bringing fresh characters and storylines into the game.

This save requires most expansion, game, and stuff packs to avoid missing objects or clothing items. The carefully crafted households and redesigned lots make this save an excellent choice for players looking to explore new stories and gameplay dynamics. The new Sims from the Littleroot Save File can be new friendships, rivalries, or romances, ensuring that the worlds are more vibrant and varied.

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The Fantasy Save File

Downloads: 10,466

Looking for a more magical Sims 4 experience? The Fantasy Save File transforms 21 different worlds into enchanting fantasy realms, each with its own unique theme and atmosphere. Players can explore re-imagined places like Gnome Creek, Elvenburg, and Monsterdale, where magic and mythical creatures bring a new dimension to gameplay.

The save file introduces new fantasy households, including beloved characters like Snow White and the seven dwarves, as well as gnome families, witches, and spellcasters. Many Sims from this save file are available for download on Curseforge. Because of the fantastical elements, players will need several expansion and game packs that include occult and supernatural content.

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SimLicy Save 2.0

Downloads: N/A

SimLicy is an established creator in The Sims 4 community for her Sims YouTube channel, unique builds on the Gallery, and custom content reblog site. Her work is featured in the Snowy Escape expansion pack and on the competition show The Sims Spark’d.

After downloading this save file, players can experience a variety of SimLicy builds and even some new townies. She has updated nearly every world in the game to include her builds and families. This is version 2.0 of SimLicy’s save file, and players are looking forward to future updates when more lots are uploaded.

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Simsie Starter Save File

Downloads: 462,619

Ever wanted to experience playing The Sims 4 like Lilsimsie? Players can now download her extensive starter save file, packed with 84 new families, 50 custom-built lots, and renovations for EA builds and community lots. Lilsimsie has remained a staple creator in the Sims community for creating challenges, building unique homes, and streaming her progress in the game. Like SimLicy, Lilsimsie’s work is featured in the game, and she has also been a part of The Sims Spark’d.

Each new lot and family has that Lilsimsie flare, filled with new skills, careers, relationships, and stories. Many people in the community experiment with other save files using this one as a starting point. Those who are interested in downloading can take a tour of the remodeled worlds by visiting Lilsimsie’s YouTube channel.

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Beyond Bloom Save File

Downloads: 81,942

The Beyond Bloom Save File enhances all the worlds in The Sims 4, giving them a fresh, polished look without relying on custom content. It rebuilds and redecorates every world, adding new lots, townies, and stories. Existing townies have been updated with skillsets, careers, and relationships that align more closely with their personalities, creating a more cohesive and dynamic world.

Players can also discover a new variety of holidays and clubs, bringing more depth and activities to their Sims’ lives. This save file is ideal for those who want a refined, immersive experience without requiring modded content. Beyond Bloom breathes new life into the game, making each neighborhood feel vibrant and thoughtfully crafted while still staying true to the original Sims aesthetic.

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Chrissie’s Corner Save File 1.0

Downloads: 39,787

ChrissieYT is another renowned Sims content creator who has uploaded a save file that was more than five years in the making. She has renovated or rebuilt every lot in the base game worlds of Willow Creek and Oasis Springs. Chrissie also gave all townies a makeover, updated their storylines, and added pets to several different families. With this save file, players can check out the Pancakes’ new kids and the Goth’s cute cat.

As promised, several other worlds like Newcrest and Windenburg are in the works. Until they become available, Sims 4 players are free to explore the hundreds of new households and families added by ChrissieYT, complete with family ties, dynamics, and unique backstories.

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Ultimate Saves Of All Worlds

Downloads: 49,258

Players looking to do without the hassle of rebuilding poorly decorated base game houses should consider the Ultimate Saves Of All Worlds save file. This save file renovates all lots in 12 different worlds, including base game locations and expansion worlds. Each lot has been meticulously updated to offer a fresh, appealing aesthetic that provides a more immersive environment for Sims.

Simmers who choose this save file can experience impressive renovations without the need for any mods or custom content. Both seasoned players looking to breathe new life into familiar settings and newcomers can install this ultimate save file for a more comprehensive and convenient way of gaming in The Sims 4.

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MSR Save File 1.0 by MissSimReno

Downloads: 151,880

Looking for a more diverse and inclusive save file? Look no further than MissSimReno’s save file, full of life and eclectic Sims. The creator has added 31 new households to the game and gave all townies a much-needed refresh. Players may notice new additions to townie households like new likes and dislikes, skills, careers, and relationships.

Like many other creators, MissSimReno reminds players that this save file is a work in progress. She is working around the clock to achieve her goal of adding custom-builds to all worlds and editing all pre-existing Sims to her style and liking.