Are The Sims 4 Kits Worth It? (+ Free Alternatives!)

As they are now, the Sims 4 kits are not worth the $4.99 price. There is just simply not enough content and a lot of them are simple recolors of base game meshes (especially the clothing). The kits are the only way console players can get “custom content” on their game as the console versions don’t support user-created content.

What Are Sims 4 Kits?

Sims 4 Kits are a small DLC packs which add new objects, clothing and build items to the game. One game pack adds new gameplay interactions. They each cost $4.99 and the amount of items per pack varies.

The first Kits were released in March 2021 and most of the Sims community didn’t welcome them with open arms. Instead of tiny content packs, they would like to see bigger updates to the game and have these items be a part of future expansion packs.

The fact that the number of items vary quite significantly yet stay the same price, many think that the extra content is not worth the price tag. It seems like a quick cash grab from EA and many people say these Kits are starting to feel like the company is trying to push microtransactions.

A year later, March 2022, there are currently 11 Sims 4 Kits:

• Bust the Dust Kit
• Country Kitchen Kit
• Throwback Fit Kit
• Courtyard Oasis Kit
• Industrial Loft Kit
• Fashion Street Kit
• Incheon Arrivals Kit
• Blooming Rooms Kit
• Modern Menswear Kit
• Carnaval Streetwear Kit
• Décor To The Max Kit

That’s $54.89, which make these more costly than an expansion pack with added gameplay functionality just for a few objects, clothes and build items.

Of course the player has a choice not to buy these Kits if they don’t want to. Some players do like them and they’re good for console users who can’t get user-made custom content. However, I don’t think the price reflects the amount of items in these Kits.

Are The Sims 4 Kits Worth It?

Currently they are not worth it as they are for the full price. Some players pointed out that Game Packs and Stuff Packs already contain items that are quite similar (Sims 4 Parenthood has a country kitchen set + Cool Kitchen Stuff Pack has additional kitchen items).

If you really want to grab them, I recommend waiting until they’re on sale.

The Kits could be really good if they contained more unique items. Not recolors of existing base game meshes as can be seen in some of the clothing Kits. Overall the Kits are quite disappointing.

Sims 4 Kits vs Stuff Packs

Stuff Packs contain much more content than Kits and cost only $9.99. They offer new game interactions as well. So rather than making a quick buck for fraction of the content, EA could have developed Stuff Packs with including these instead.

Sims 4 Kits + Free Alternatives

Thanks to the creative playerbase, Sims 4 boasts with millions of custom items, hairstyles, clothing, player mods and improved gameplay hacks.

Unfortunately, there is no way to get custom content for game consoles. Only PC and Mac users can put Sims 4 user-created custom content into their game. For those of you on these platforms, I bring you free alternatives for Sims 4 Kits. Some of the items are listed on Patreon but don’t worry, they are 100% free!

In some cases, similar items to the kits can be already found in some Stuff Packs or Expansion packs and I will mention it by every kit. While that’s not a free option, these packs include much more than just a few objects, they usually add another new dimension to the game.

Please note that in some cases I have not been able to find the exact styles that are in these kits. In those cases I went for a similar look. I also do not control how creators label their items.

Bust The Dust Kit

The Bust the Dust Kit was released on March 2, 2021. It contains 5 buy mode items (vaccuum cleaners) and a whole new interaction with Sims houses as they can now gather dust and 2 new aspirations.

Free Alternative – Vacuum Cleaner Mod

This mod obviously doesn’t do the same things as the Bust the Dust Kit (such as aspirations) but it allows your Sims to vacuum any floor, piles of garbage and even puddles. It also contains a custom vaccum cleaner sounds as well.

You can download the Vacuum Cleaner Mod by Necrodog here.

Country Kitchen Kit

The Country Kitchen Kit was released on March 2, 2021. It contains 15 items – 1 flooring, 1 wall, 1 stove, 1 fridge, 3 kitchen counters, 1 sink, 1 shelf and a few decorative items.

I remember Sims 2 had a great selection of country-styled furniture in the Seasons Expansion Pack, shame that EA didn’t include it in some of the new expansion packs.

Free Alternatives

The Country Living Expansion Pack and also the Cool Kitchen Stuff Pack also offers some “country” vibe kitchen and decorations.

• S-imagination – Cottage Kitchen – 53 new objects overall, 3 counter types, 20 deco objects, Base Game compatible
• pqSim4 – Shabby Chic Style Kitchen – 5 Base Game recolors
• pqSim4 – Farmhouse Decoration Set – Base Game compatible
• Ung999 – Enya Kitchen – 8 new objects (can be downloaded separately), Base Game compatible

Throwback Fit Kit

This kit was released also on March 2, 2021. They include workout clothing, shoes and a hat. Some items are also for kids.

Free Alternatives

The Spa Day Game Pack has a great amount of fitness clothes that would fit within the Throwback Fit Kit.

• Pipco – Caitlin sweatpants – new mesh, Base Game compatible, 29 color swatches
• Joliebean – Edie crop hoodie – new mesh, Base Game compatible, 10 color swatches
• Simsational – Slim & cuffed weatpants – new mesh, Base Game compatible, 30 color swatches
• wirefiish – High-liter collection – 8 clothing items, recolors of custom meshes, 13 color swatches
• Joliebean – Finesse t-shirt – new mesh, 30 color swatches, TS3 to TS4 conversion
• DanSimsFantasy – Sport outfit Boreal – Base Game compatible, 40 color swatches

Courtyard Oasis Kit

This kit was released on May 18, 2021. It draws inspiration from Moroccan architecture with colorful tiles and decorative archways. This kit includes a sofa, an armchair, two tables (end table, coffee table), 2 lamps (ground and wall light), two decorative objects, a fountain, two doors, three arches, two floor tiles and one wall tile.

Free Alternatives

The Sims 4 Expansion Pack “City Living” includes similar items, most notably the coffee table. If you already own the EP, you’re all set on that front. If you don’t, you can buy it and get more items and new game interactions for your buck.

• Peacemaker – Moroccan tiles – 36 colors of wall tiles and flooring
• Severinka – Moroccan bedroom – 14 new objects including doors and arches, Base Game compatible
• King Falcon – Fuvware fountain set – Base Game compatible, fountain base with 99 color swatches, 5 fountain inserts
• Kibanahnah – Morjana windows + archway – 20 color swatches, Base Game compatible
• Souris – Salon Maroc – 7 color swatches, Base Game compatible
• Tkangie – Rabat lounge – 8 new objects + 1 recolor, Base Game compatible
• Velouriah – Alhambra Arch wallpaper – 2 color swatches
• Simspiration – Morrocan tile – 12 color swatches

Industrial Loft Kit

The Industrial Loft Kit was released on August 26, 2021. Inspired by industrial style apartments converted from warehouses in cities like New York, there are decorative items like various wall and ceiling pipes. Industrial style is all about mixing metal and wood for that rugged look, exposed brick or cement walls.

Free Alternatives

Surprisingly, the game already has some industrial items in base game and expansion packs. City Living EP has a few decorative wall pipes, a few tables. Some industrial pieces can be also found in Seasons EP.

I’m absolutely loving the David sets by Soloriya!

• Soloriya – David living room set – 10 new objects, Base Game compatible
• Soloriya – David dining set – 11 new objects, Base Game compatible
• Soloriya – David office set – 10 new objects, Base Game compatible
• Severinka – Viggo living room set 1 – 10 new objects, Base Game compatible
• Severinka – Viggo living room set 2 – 8 new objects, Base Game compatible
• pqSim4 – Mares kitchen – Base Game compatible
• kardoffe – Pottery bedroom – 9 new objects, Base Game compatible
• pqSim4 – Bristol living room – Base Game compatible
• Syboulette – Charlotte windows/doors – 27 items, Base Game compatible
• mxsims – Industrial bedroom – 13 new objects, Base Game compatible

Fashion Street Kit

The Fashion Street Kit was released on October 5, 2021, drawing inspirations from Mumbai, India. The kit includes vibrant clothes with fun patterns, sandals, accessories and a Henna hand tattoo.

Free Alternatives

The Holiday Celebration Stuff Pack that comes free with The Sims 4 contains some clothing items that are very similar in style.

• LazyEyelids – Belted evening gown – new mesh, 27 color swatches
• LazyEyelids – Sequin party dress – new mesh, 23 color swatches
• LazyEyelids – Satin pants – new mesh, 16 color swatches
• ChloeMMM – Boho loose pants – new mesh, 12 color swatches

Incheon Arrivals Kit

The Incheon Arrivals Kit was released on October 5, 2021. It’s inspired by Korean fashion seen on Incheon airport near Seoul. There are mainly tops and bottoms in this kit, with 3 pairs of shoes and 4 full outfits. The colors are more neutral and the overall style is very simple.

Free Alternatives

Get to Work Expansion Pack has a great selection of fashionable clothes. You can find some cool sweaters in Pets Expansion pack as well as the Outdoor Retreat Game Pack.

• Darte77 – Double-breasted long coat – new mesh, two styles, 18/17 color swatches
• LazyEyelids – Light knitwear outfit – new mesh, 20 color swatches
• LazyEyelids – Nike Air Force One – new mesh, 24 color swatches, both male & female options
• Darte77 – Casual slim pants – new mesh, 12 color swatches
• LazyEyelids – Straight blazer – new mesh, 32 color swatches
• Solistair – Taemin pants – 2 styles, 13 color swatches
• Darte77 – Adidas shoes – new mesh, 18 color swatches
• LazyEyelids – Long sleeve tee – new mesh, 15 color swatches

Blooming Rooms Kit

The Blooming Rooms Kit was released in November 4, 2021. It contains 24 objects, out of which one is a ceiling light with a plant, end table and a couple of surfaces to put your plants on.

Free Alternatives

My friend infected me with the plant craze and since I fail to keep plants alive in real life, I decided to decorate my Sims’ houses with a lot of cool plants. There is a nice selection of house plants in the base game and the expansion packs but I absolutely adore the following custom content.

My favorite plants are by Nynaeve and the Naturalis set is so gorgeous too!

• Simcredible – Naturalis set – 16 new meshes, Base Game compatible, can be downloaded separately
• Nynaeve – Plants – 60+ new meshes, Base Game compatible, downloaded separately
• Darasims – Flower set – 7 new meshes, Base Game compatible
• TheKalino – Urban jungle plants – 7 new meshes, Base Game compatible

Modern Menswear Kit

The Modern Menswear Kit was released on December 2, 2021. It includes clothing items that were inspired by designer Stefan Cooke.

Free Alternatives

I couldn’t find custom content inspired by this designer. There’s custom content that’s inspired by other designers but I picked some clothes that are the most similar to the style and type of clothing as in the kit. If you’d like your male Sim to wear a skirt or any other clothing or accessory marked “feminine”, simply cancel the “masculine” filter in Create-a-Sim. It also works in reverse. 🙂

• Magpiesan – Doryeong Shoes – new mesh, 15 color swatches
• LazyEyelids – Open coat – new mesh, 21 color swatches
• Darte77 – Racer leather jacket – new mesh, 8 color swatches
• Birba32 – Willy Pants – new mesh, 8 color swatches
• MmSims – Norae loafers – 2 styles, new mesh, 10 color swatches each
• Darte77 – Navy pea coat – new mesh, 12 color swatches

Carnaval Streetwear Kit

The Carnaval Streetwear Kit was released on February 3, 2022. Inspired by Brazil’s Carnaval, it includes colorful and fun clothing pieces, accessories, nails, and makeup.

Free Alternatives

City Living Expansion Pack includes a lot of nice, colorful and fun outfits, reflecting the various cultures and styles in the city. It includes fun accessories, which are similar to the Carnaval Kit.

Spa Day Game Pack surprisingly contains also vibrant clothing and some extra fun nails.

• Oranos – Revere short shirts – new mesh, 8+8 color swatches
• LazyEyelids – Cross top – new mesh, 12 color swatches
• Sims House – Mesh top – 10 color swatches
• Anonimux – Eyeshadow N09 – 15 eyeshadows, color slider compatible
• LazyEyelids – Drawstring split hem skirt – new mesh, 25 color swatches
• Nitropanic – Male fishnet crop top – new mesh, 5 color swatches

Décor To The Max Kit

The Décor To The Max Kit was released on March 21, 2022. As the name suggests, you can find a plethora of patterns, colors and prints and sometimes over-the-top color combinations.

Free Alternatives

One of great alternatives is the Movie Hangout Stuff Pack, which includes a Boho-inspired living room and the Seasons Expansion Pack has some nice sofas as well.

• Peacemaker – Violette seating – 3 seating objects, 32+18 color swatches (solid/pattern), Base Game compatible
• Padre – Zenotta lounge 2 – new mesh, Base Game compatible
• Pralinesims – Floral wallpapers – 10 wallpapers, can be downloaded separately
• Soloriya – Bojena living room set – 13 new objects, 2 color swatches, Base Game compatible, can be downloaded separately
• Nynaeve – Pokémon decor – 10 new objects, Base Game compatible
• Gellysims – Japanese wallpaper – 9 wallpapers
• ShinoKCR – Boho living set – 8 new objects, 4 colors, Base Game compatible, can be downloaded separately
• Onyxsims – Delicate geometry wallpaper – 15 + 15 wallpapers (with/without trim)

Conclusion

I think that the Sims 4 Kits are not worth it if you use a PC or a Mac. There are so many wonderful creations that people share and create for free and will enrich your gameplay.

Sims 4 Kits are suitable for console users who can’t get custom content but I think they’re a bit overpriced for what’s included in them. EA should include these items as parts of an expansion pack or even a game pack with added gameplay functionality.

Do you share the same opinion? Let me know what you think!