Over its lifecycle, The Sims 4 has grown incredibly. Some worlds are small, while others are much larger. Regardless of size, each one includes its own aesthetic and focus. As new game packs and expansions have been released, the number of worlds has increased, and many players are grateful for the fact that most can be traveled to easily by using the map.
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PostsThis new way of doing things gives your Sims more flexibility than ever before. However, there are also some worlds that are only accessible via vacationing or traveling through a portal. This can affect how useful or enjoyable they are. Here is our list of all the worlds in The Sims 4, ranked.
When ranking the worlds, we've considered a number of criteria including size, looks, unique benefits, if you can live there, and how much the world reflects its purpose.
Updated December 12, 2024, By Helen Ashcroft: The Sims 4 continues to expand, pack after pack, and with it so does this list. We've continued to add every new world and the latest one is Ravenwood from Life & Death.
Magnolia Promenade - Get To Work
Small And Bland
World Type
Residential Lots
Commercial Lots
Empty Lots
Regular World
1 Neighbourhood
4 Lots
Zero
3 Retail Stores
1 Lot - 30 x 20
If you blink, you could easily miss Magnolia Promenade, blink twice, and you definitely will. It's a simple and quite bland world that comes with four lots, three of which are occupied by pre-built retail stores. Paddywack's Emporium sells trinkets and decor, JF&S Clothiers sells clothing, and The Roadstead sells not a lot in a huge space.
The world itself is not only small but also quite boring, with decor that blends in with Willow Creek. In terms of buildings, the stores are not very functional, making this world one to skip over, much like Get To Work. Here's to hoping that the next pack in line for a refresh is this one, since Magnolia Promenade needs some personality.
Granite Falls - Outdoor Retreat
Small And Outclassed
World Type
Residential Lots
Commercial Lots
Empty Lots
Destination World
1 Neighbourhood
6 Lots
3 Rental Lots
National Park
Zero
Granite Falls from Outdoor Retreat is the earliest vacation world and in places, it really shows. While we love that vacationing is an option, this destination suffers from being the first. It's small in size, with just five lots, a campsite and a national park. There's a lot of potential here, but it's sadly underutilized.
It's also full of trees that constantly block your view, leading to a frustrating vacation when you have to keep adjusting the camera. The addition of Seasons helps make it feel more alive, and it can be fun to collect the bugs and plants, but Granite Falls quickly became outclassed.
Batuu - Journey To Batuu
Star Wars Meets The Sims
World Type
Residential Lots
Commercial Lots
Empty Lots
Destination World
3 Neighbourhoods
1 Editable Lot Per Neighbourhood
Cannot change lot type - Visiting Only
Explorable Rabbit Holes
Zero
The Sims 4: Journey To Batuu is the first true collaboration between two huge franchises. It brings the world of Star Wars into The Sims 4 through Batuu and the lore surrounding it, taking heavy inspiration from the Disney Galaxy's Edge theme park. As such, the pack and the world are far more limited in appeal than most.
The world itself is accessed via a phone call and is technically a vacation world. However, Sims don't pay to stay there and can choose to reside in Batuu as long as they wish. This makes the world broad in one way, yet it is incredibly limited in others.
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PostsAs you'd expect, the entire world is themed and all the buildings are taken from existing designs for Galaxy's Edge. While it's a joy for Star Wars fans to explore, the world also has some huge restrictions. There are only three editable lots, one per neighborhood, and many buildings are rabbit holes or facades, earning it a place near the bottom of our list.
Strangerville - Strangerville
A Unique World With Bizarre Inhabitants
World Type
Residential Lots
Commercial Lots
Empty Lots
Regular World
2 Neighbourhoods
1 Secret Location
12 Lots
Secret Lab
Changes With Storyline
4 Occupied
3 Unoccupied
Bar
Library
2 Lots - 30 x 20
Strangerville as a world is nice and unique, but it ranks poorly due to its bizarre inhabitants. The 12-lot location features a library, bar, and secret lab, as well as some houses. While Strangerville looks interesting, having to play through the story mode so your neighbors no longer look possessed, it gets tiring, fast.
Unless you want interesting plumbing and the most terrifying welcome wagon we've ever seen, we recommend solving the mystery, which is enjoyable the first time, and then keeping a copy of that save game. This will literally save you a lot of time in the future!
Forgotten Hollow - Vampires
Gothic, But Small And Dull
World Type
Residential Lots
Commercial Lots
Empty Lots
Regular World
1 Neighbourhood
5 Lots
3 Occupied
1 Unoccupied
Zero
1 - 30 x 30
We'd love to rank this creepy and gothic world higher, but Forgotten Hollow suffers from being so small. While the five-lot size is understandable, due to its inclusion in a well-rounded game pack, it still feels disappointing. The vampire world has so much potential that is crammed into a small space.
This is the only dark and gothic feeling world we have, and it just feels well dull, quite literally. The central garden is a nice touch, but everything grows too slowly, and there just isn't enough to explore. We need more of this vibe.
Glimmerbrook - Realm Of Magic
Small But Magical
World Type
Residential Lots
Commercial Lots
Empty Lots
Regular World
1 Neighborhood
5 Lots
Magical Realm
2 Occupied
1 Unoccupied
Bar
Magical Realm
1 Lot - 30 x 20
Glimmerbrook is another quite bland five-lot town that came with a game pack, but this one ranks higher due to its secret. A portal just outside of town will take you to the Magic Realm where you can learn spellcasting, fight duels, and buy magical ingredients.
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PostsWhile the Magical Realm isn't very editable, it is very well-built and has some beautiful scenery that bumps this world just ahead of Forgotten Hollow. Sorry vampires, but spellcasters have some unbeatable views and a whole other realm to explore.
Newcrest - Base Game
Massive With Tons Of Potential
World Type
Residential Lots
Commercial Lots
Empty Lots
Regular World
3 Neighbourhoods
15 lots
Zero
Zero
2 Lots - 20 x15
6 Lots - 30 x 20
1 Lot - 30 x 30
1 Lot - 40 x 20
4 Lots 40 x 30
1 Lot - 50 x40
It can be difficult to rank Newcrest due to the fact that the 15-lot world is completely empty. While this is a builder's dream, the world may find itself underused for other players due to it being just a pretty basic area.
It also suffers from base game blandness, making it less vibrant and rich than some newer worlds. While we love having a blank world, we'd like to see a new one, with a brand-new vibe and more life in the background.
Tartosa - My Wedding Stories
The Best Place To Get Married
World Type
Residential Lots
Commercial Lots
Empty Lots
Regular World
2 Neighbourhoods
9 Lots
Town Square With Stalls
2 Occupied
2 Unoccupied
1 Rental
Wedding Venue
Lounge
1 Lot 30 x 30
1 Lot 40 x 20
Tartosa is a nine-lot world designed with weddings in mind. It contains a store where you can buy cakes, a wedding flower vendor, and a dress store you can window-shop in. There's also a town hall for your shotgun wedding needs.
These extra additions make the town more dynamic than some worlds, and the location is beautiful. However, some of the features of this world didn't pan out as hoped, which knocks it down below other smaller worlds with adventures that don't bug out on you.
Selvadorada - Jungle Adventure
Hazardous But Beautiful
World Type
Residential Lots
Commercial Lots
Empty Lots
Destination World
3 Neighbourhoods
7 Lots
Explorable Temples
4 Rental Lots
Museum
Bar
National Park
Zero
We'd love to rank Jungle Adventure's Selvadorada more highly, due to its stunning surroundings and its unique temples, ready for exploration. However, due to the fact that it's a vacation world comprising just seven lots, including a bar, national park, and museum, it's difficult to do so.
The world also has other disadvantages, including the risk of lighting, bugs, and all manner of other hazards you may encounter while exploring. In short, Selvadorada is beautiful but deadly.
Moonwood Mill - Werewolves
More Than Meets The Eye
World Type
Residential Lots
Commercial Lots
Empty Lots
Regular World
1 Neighbourhood
5 Lots
Climbable Mountain
Tunnels
Pack Hangout Areas
1 Occupied
1 Unoccupied
Greg's Caravan (uneditable)
Underground Hideout
Bar
Library
1 Lot 30 x 30
This world is another small space, with just five lots in total. You'll find a small starter home, a larger residential lot, a library, an empty lot, and of course, the obligatory bar. However, Moonwood Mill contains a number of unique features, hidden areas, and secrets that bump it up ahead of the other small worlds. All the lots are also well-designed and intriguing.
The bar is outdoor and looks pretty sparse, but the lot also contains a werewolf hideout, deep beneath the ground. As well as this, you'll find two separate pack hangout areas, and many tunnels that span the area. The tunnels are explorable as a rabbit hole system, and the pack hangout areas can be used to interact with fellow werewolves. There are also areas in which you can place items of your choice from your inventory to customize them.
