Summary
Amid the fun and chaotic lives of families inThe Sims 4, single Sim households are often overlooked. Players often gravitate towards a full house of characters to experience everything that the game has to offer. Solo Sims, however, are just as capable of living exciting lives filled with purpose, self-discovery, and personal growth.
When the hustle and bustle of family life gets to be draining or boring, consider switching to a single Sim household. In this way, players can focus on executing the story they wish to tell. Get to work by creating the Sim, building their house, and borrowing or adapting some of these storylines and objectives inThe Sims 4.
Updated August 01, 2025 by Jenna Amore:The Sims team is constantly hard at work, providing players with opportunities for new content and gameplay mechanics. The possibilities for storylines in The Sims 4 are endless, but many players find it difficult to create meaningful lives for their single-sim households.
These compelling storylines delve into the diverse aspirations, trials, and triumphs of solitary Sims navigating a world brimming with possibilities. Discover some enthralling sagas that can help drive inspiration, from pursuing improbable romances to scaling the heights of career success.
1The Globetrotter
Nomadic Dreams: A Quest Across Boundless Realms
A single-sim household gives players a unique opportunity to travel the world within the confines of the game. There are over 25 worlds across all expansion and game packs and the character of this story aspires to travel to all of them. The developers have treated players to more cultural diversity when it comes to worlds like Tomarang, San Myshuno, and Mt. Komorebi. This storyline is featured inThe Globetrotter Challenge forThe Sims 4.
The best thing about this story is that Sims don’t have to pay much in travel expenses. Rent a cheap vacation home or pitch a tent in the nearest park to experience life in a variety of different worlds.
2The Up-And-Coming Celebrity
A Solo Sim’s Journey From Zero To Stardom
WiththeGet Famousexpansioninstalled, players can take their Sims down the path to fame and stardom. Start the story with a less fortunate Sim in a rundown home or apartment and gradually treat them to the benefits of becoming a celebrity.
There are plenty of ways Sims can gain fame, including their career path, their activity on social media, or the way they act and interact with others in public. Become a famous actor, musician, influencer, or politician. Deal with challenges like maintaining fame and reputation, encounters with the paparazzi, and meetups with crazed fans. Will this Sim be a beloved icon or a spoiled brat when the cameras are off?
3Party Animal
Be The Life Of The Party
The solo Sim in this storyline has an insatiable appetite for nightlife and socialization. With no family or steady relationships to tie them down, this character is free to party all day and night. Whether they enjoy attending parties or throwing their own is up to the storyteller.
TheParty Animal aspirationis perfect for telling this story. Byattending and throwing gold-star partiesin different locations around the world, Sims can earn satisfaction points to spend in the rewards store. Perhaps this party animal begins to desire to live a quieter life and focus on building genuine connections and a long-term partner later in life. It’s all up to the player.
4Master Of Skills
From Novice To Virtuoso: One Sim, Infinite Skills
Many Sims enjoy being good at several skills in the game, but very few can master all the 50+ skills in the game. There aremany ways to fast-track skill buildingif players are up for the challenge.
The Jack-of-All-Trades Sim might begin by honing homely skills like cooking, logic, and gardening and dabbling in creative skills such as painting and knitting in their free time. Some skills like pet training and dancing only require Sims to reach level five to completely master the skill and could be finished quicker. With their newfound knowledge, the master of all skills can mentor other Sims, write books or research papers, or simply sit back and appreciate their accomplishments.
5Hero Of StrangerVille
Deducing Theories And Exposing Strange Secrets
The Sims 4: StrangerVillegame packprovided players with an exciting and eerie mystery to solve. The world is full of infected and possessed Sims, and it’s up to a strong-willed Sim to save the town. A single Sim household is perfect for attempting to uncover all the secrets that StrangerVille has to offer.
Beginning as a curious investigator, the Sim should meet and befriend the local scientists, military personnel, and conspiracy theorists. Research and collect evidence with the unstoppable team of allies before going face-to-face with the Mother Plant and fighting for the lives of those infected.
6Own A Farm
Cultivating Rural Life On The Farm
A Sim who seeks a serene lifestyle may build a farm with plentiful plants, copious crops, and adorable farm animals. Follow a Sim on their journey of transformation, growth, and agricultural adventure inscenic worlds like Henford-on-Bagley or Brindleton Bay.
The solitary farmer may choose to use their produce as ingredients for cooking meals or consider selling them to make their living and continue expanding their farm.Participate in the Finchwick Fairto showcase their hard work and earn prizes like ribbons and simoleons. This story of a Sim’s dedication and love for nature can serve as a reminder to enjoy a simpler, more connected way of living inThe Sims 4.
7Start A Business
Sole Proprietorship: A Savvy Sim’s Triumph In The Business World
A single-sim household gives players the perfect opportunity to explore the process of opening and running a business inThe Sims 4. With packs likeGet To Work, Dine Out,andNifty Knitting, a Sim can open a restaurant, retail store, orsmall online business on Plopsy.
Start with an ambitious Sim with plenty of time and energy to invest in a business. It begins with an idea and a small budget while the business owner struggles with attracting customers and managing finances. Slowly and steadily, the company grows and expands as it hires new employees to keep up with demands. This storyline exemplifies how a single Sim’s unwavering commitment can lead to a thriving business empire and a lasting legacy.
8Woo The Grim Reaper
A Romantic Tale That Transcends Life And Death
This unique and rather unusual storyline requires a Sim to be a little evil andcoincidentallybe around dying Sims. While everyone else fears the wrath of the Grim Reaper, the character in this storyline has a soft spot for the soul collector. It all began with a near-death experience when they firstromanced the iconic Grim Reaperand a flirtatious relationship blossomed.
The only problem is that Grim only appears to do his job. Therefore, this Sim must findcreative ways to kill a Simto get more time with their soulmate.
9Workaholic
A Tireless Quest For Professional Excellency
After graduating from high school, young adults must choose a career path. This Sim couldn’t decide and was never satisfied with one job. They wanted to be the best at all jobs they could inThe Sims 4. It might be beneficial to start withpart-time jobs like ababysitteror afast-food employeeor odd jobs before attempting full-time positions andother active careers.
It can be difficult to manage a work-life balance, but the thrill of starting a new job and reaching the top of their career drives this Sim like nothing else can. There are evenmods that enhance the career systemand allow a Sim to have multiple careers at a time. Just be sure this Sim can find the time to take care of themselves.
10Foster & Re-Home Animals
A Compassionate Mission To Rescue Stray Pets
Just because it’s a single Sim household doesn’t mean they have to be alone. There are lots ofstray cats and dogsthat roam Brindleton Bay looking for a good home. A single sim could benefit from having a furry companion to keep them company.
They could even start their own foster care system. Take in strays, clean them up, get them the proper care that they need, and send them to loving families. WithCottage LivingandHorse Ranch, players can alsocare for farm animalslike cows, horses, goats, sheep, llamas, and chickens. A storyline like this one celebrates the power of empathy, kindness, and the profound bond between Sims and their animals inThe Sims 4.
