THE ONLY SIMS 4 GUIDES YOU’LL EVER NEED
The Sims 4 guides are crowd-sourced wisdom—think of them as your virtual life coaches. They help you:
✅ Skip the trial-and-error (No more Sims peeing themselves because you forgot a toilet).
✅ Master hidden mechanics (Like why your Sim’s “Inspired” mood makes them paint masterpieces).
✅ Unlock Easter eggs (Yes, there’s a secret underground grotto in Willow Creek).
Why You Need Them:
The Sims 4 has zero tutorials (EA assumes you’re born knowing how to woohoo).
90% of gameplay depth is never explained (e.g., grafting plants to make Death Flowers).
Guides turn “Wait, HOW?!” moments into “Aha!” victories
Top 10 YouTube Guides for New Players
(No fluff, just the GOOD stuff!)
“Sims 4 Beginner’s Guide: DON’T Start Playing Without Watching This!”
Creator: lilsimsie
Why Watch? Covers CAS, building basics, and mood management with chaotic charm.
Perfect for: Players who just installed the game and are staring at the screen like 🧍.
“How to Build Your FIRST House (Without It Looking Like a Box)”
Creator: James Turner
Why Watch? Teaches roofs, room flow, and how to avoid “prison cell” aesthetics.
Perfect for: Sims whose homes currently resemble abandoned warehouses.
“All Skills Explained + Fastest Level-Up Tricks”
Creator: Plumbella
Why Watch? Breaks down every skill (even hidden ones like Herbalism) with hilarious commentary.
Perfect for: Overachievers who want a Renaissance Sim by Week 2.
“Careers Deep Dive: Which Jobs Actually Pay?”
Creator: Carl’s Sims Guides
Why Watch? Reveals highest-paying careers and how to speed-run promotions.
Perfect for: Sims tired of eating cereal for every meal.
“Secrets & Hidden Worlds You MISSED!”
Creator: Deligracy
Why Watch? Tours Sylvan Glade, Forgotten Grotto, and Sixam with step-by-step access tips.
Perfect for: Explorers who think their game is “empty.”
“Mods 101: How to Install + MUST-HAVE Mods for 2024”
Creator: Clare Siobhán
Why Watch? Demystifies CC folders, script mods, and avoiding game corruption.
Perfect for: Players ready to risk it all for prettier Sims.
“Toddlers DON’T Have to Be Hell: A Survival Guide”
Creator: FakeGamerGirl
Why Watch? Teaches toddler skills, feeding hacks, and how to stop them from yeeting food.
Perfect for: Parents (virtual or real) needing therapy.
“Ultimate Gardening Guide: From Weeds to Death Flowers”
Creator: simproved
Why Watch? Explains grafting, rare seeds, and how to grow a money tree (literally).
Perfect for: Green thumbs tired of their Sims starving.
“Create-a-Sim SECRETS You Didn’t Know Existed”
Creator: XUrbanSimsX
Why Watch? Reveals hidden sliders, skin overlays, and how to make Sims NOT look cursed.
Perfect for: Anyone whose Sims currently resemble potatoes.
“Challenges Explained: Which One Should You Try First?”
Creator: DrGluon
Why Watch? Compares Legacy, Rags to Riches, and 100 Baby with chaotic gameplay clips.
Perfect for: Players who want structure (or beautiful disasters).
💡 Pro Tip:
Bookmark The Sims 4 Official Forums and r/Sims4 on Reddit for real-time advice when guides fail you (because someone’s Sim will inevitably get stuck in the shower)