Summary

  • The Sims 4 offers a diverse range of pre-made families, from traditional to unique setups.
  • Players can control these families without needing to create Sims, thanks to the vast options available.
  • Expansion packs introduce engaging households like the eccentric Grove family from the Horse Ranch DLC.

As The Sims 4 approaches its fifth anniversary, it's a good time to take a look at some of the greatest pre-made families the game has given us so far. Back when it was first released, the town’s population was quite light. While franchise favorites, such as The Goths, were present and correct, there was very little variety, and most households were quite traditional. These days, players have more choices than ever before. The new worlds are filled with a variety of families, and there are many different family setups present in these pre-made families.

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As a result, any person playing through The Sims 4 doesn't necessarily need to focus on creating Sims if they want to play the family of their choice. The sheer number of options to choose from is so vast that most players don't really need to worry about having to compromise while playing as one of these pre-made Sims. In fact, some may argue that these families have way more character and nuance than any other Sims game, although that is a fiery debate indeed.

Updated on March 2, 2024 by Ritwik Mitra: The Sims 4 is a game that suffered a pretty rough launch, with many people criticizing the title for missing too many features from past games. Still, EA has turned around the reputation of this game, adding a lot of stuff in free updates and making it more of a blast to play through with every expansion and stuff pack that has been added to the title since its release. With The Sims 5 coming sooner rather than later, players will love to dabble in this game and check out the wealth of pre-made families whose lives they can control, and as such, more families have been added to this list to give those players even more great options to choose from.

25 Bougie Duo

Dream Home Decorator

The Bougie Duo in The Sims 4
  • Freddie Hatton
  • Autumn Ziegler

Each expansion pack for The Sims 4 brings with it its fair share of pre-made families that are a joy to play with. One particularly unique household that fans can mess around with is the half-sibling pair of Freddie Hatton and Autumn Ziegler, who think themselves to be the coolest Sims around and certainly dress that way.

Since this household only has two Sims, beginners can find the Boogie Duo to be easier to control if they want to come to grips with how the game works. It helps that their sense of style helps them stand out from the crowd, allowing players to help them mature together before they either grow old together or find families of their own to move in together with.

24 Simmons

Parenthood

The Simmons family in The Sims 4
  • Edgar Simmons
  • Peter Simmons
  • Tony Simmons
  • Vanessa Simmons
  • Marie Simmons
  • Tina Simmons

Players who want to challenge themselves by controlling a massive family and having to take charge of multiple Sims at once will love what the Simmons family brings to the table. Added via the Parenthood expansion, this household features six Sims who can be directed to reach their goals, have fulfilling careers, and form meaningful relationships throughout their lives.

They need to be selected from the gallery and placed in a lot, so players should be wary of the size of the lot they choose when deciding to place these Sims in a location. If the house isn't large enough, then it's only a given that these Sims won't really be happy in the long run with their cramped accommodation.

23 Eclectic Arts

StrangerVille

Eclectic Arts in The Sims 4
  • Alice Martin
  • Mark Eggleston
  • Leslie Holland

StrangerVille is a great expansion that added one of the most popular locations from the Sims lore into the game. StrangerVille is full to the brim with many mysteries and a ton of new families to boot.

One particular group that players can have a ton of fun with is the Eclectic Arts. The three roommates Alice Martin, Mark Eggleston, and Leslie Holland are pretty creative and have enough funds to make a name for themselves in the world of The Sims 4.

22 Giordano

Dine Out

Giordano family from The Sims 4
  • Art Giordano
  • Elise Giordano
  • Betsy Giordano
  • Paxton Giordano

Sometimes, all players need is a simple family to control so that they can help them prosper. Such is the case with the Giordano family, who were introduced in the Dine Out expansion.

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The Giordanos are a fun bunch to control, essentially serving as a template for players to mold the lives of these family members how they see fit. They might seem uninteresting, but it's the creativity of the player that lets this family hit their stride.

21 Keye

Parenthood

The Keye family in The Sims 4
  • Jaylen Keye
  • Karlie Keye
  • Lori Keye
  • Abbey Keye
  • Aria Keye

The Keye family has a pretty interesting backstory that makes them quite fun to control. The husband of this family lost his wife under mysterious circumstances, which meant that he would serve as the sole parent to three children.

This can be quite a handful, but the fact that two of his kids are already teenagers makes things slightly easier. Maintaining a steady source of income to support the whims and fancies of three kids is important for players to control the Keye family effectively.

20 BFF Household

Base Game

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  • Travis Scott
  • Liberty Lee
  • Summer Holiday

While it's fun to control a fully-fledged family in The Sims 4, there are times when players would prefer to just control a group of individuals who have no link other than being friends. This makes the BFF household an intriguing group for players to experiment with.

The three roommates can either transform into best friends or rivals, depending on how players govern the interactions between them. Regardless of what route players take, they can rest assured that some quality Sims 4 gameplay will be unlocked with this unique household.

19 Spencer-Kim-Lewis

Base Game

Spencer-Kim-Lewis family in The Sims 4
  • Eric Lewis
  • Vivian Lewis
  • Alice Spencer-Kim
  • Dennis Kim
  • Olivia Kim-Lewis

Complex family trees are something that most fans will lap up in The Sims 4, which is why controlling the Spencer-Kim-Lewis family makes for such an alluring prospect. There's a lot of backstory to be uncovered here, making for some unique dynamics players can uncover over the course of a playthrough with this family.

Controlling so many members can be overwhelming, making this family better suited for experienced Sims 4 players. The characters are endearing as ever and a lot of fun to see grow as their playthrough goes on.

18 Curious

Base Game

Curious family in The Sims 4
  • Pascal Curious
  • Vidcund Curious
  • Lazlo Curious

A family that has been a constant part of the game since the second entry, players love messing around with the Curious family. Aside from their pretty hilarious name, there are many other things that make the Curious family a joy to control.

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In Sims 4, the Curious family has three brothers, one of whom is pregnant. There's also another member of the family added in the Stuck in Their Shadow scenario, making for a pretty unique playthrough indeed.

17 Price

High School Years

Price Family in The Sims 4
  • Janae Price
  • Marcel Price
  • Sidney Price
  • Savannah Price
  • Jayden Price
  • Kevin Puri

A family consisting of six people, the Price family can be somewhat of a pain to control early on because of the sheer chaotic nature of controlling so many people in one go. However, for what it's worth, players can consider this family to be a great challenge to learn some of the more advanced tricks in the game.

The Price family consists of the parents, their three children, and an exchange student as well. Players who can handle this extra workload will definitely have a great time with this family!

16 Best Of Friends

Discover University

The Sims 4 Best Of Friends Household
  • Julia Wright
  • Becca Clarke

Made famous by the Discover University trailer, the Best of Friends household consists of two students living in Britechester, attending Britechester University from Wyvern Hall. According to their family description, Becca Clarke and Julia Wright have been friends for ages, and have been through everything together - now university as well.

While Julia is studying physics at the university, Becca is specializing in language and literature. Julia is generally the more outgoing and extroverted of the pair, while Becca is more the bookwormish introvert Julia has adopted as her friend. The two of them are a lot of fun to play, especially when diving straight into Discover University, as it allows players to experience dorm and student life immediately.