Living in the perfect neighborhood is a must inThe Sims 4. Players wonder which world would fit their build style the most or which world comes with the coolest additions. The many expansion and game packs have added additions such as apartments, story-driven goals, and city sections. Each world also takes on a unique look.
Each world takes inspiration from a real-world area. Depending on how players want to play, they are sure to find a neighborhood that fits their needs inThe Sims 4. There is even one the player can create themselves.
Updated on June 21, 2025, by Ashely Claudino:The Enchanted by Nature expansion pack, released in July 2025, added fairies to The Sims 4 at last. This pack focuses on this type of occult, but it’s also very nature-oriented. Players who enjoy cozy packs, such as Cottage Living, will undoubtely have a good time with the Enchanted by Nature expansion pack. However, how does its world compare to the others that were already available in The Sims 4? This list has now been updated to include Enchanted by Nature’s Innisgreen.
29Batuu
Included in one of the most unpopular and controversial DLCs ever released for the game, Batuu easily takes the last and worst spot on this list. In fact,calling Batuu an actual worldwould be a lie and an overstatement because players can’t actually live or build here.
28Magnolia Promenade
Magnolia Promenade was added to theGet To Work expansion pack. The area is small, only allowing four lots to be added. Magnolia Promenade is meant for businesses, so a home or apartment would look out of place in this area.
Three lots are already occupied, meaning players only have one lot to create their own business. While not appearing as a customizable lot, the police station and hospital are also located in this neighborhood. It’s a nice world to plop down any restaurants, spas, and other community lots as well, but its size is a bit of a joke.
27Granite Falls
Granite Falls is a vacation neighborhood, meaning it will see limited usage only. Sims are able to vacation in this neighborhood for seven days but must leave when that time is up. Necessary camping materials can be bought at the ranger stations, meaning Sims do not have to be prepared.
There are also ‘Bears’ – Sims in bear costumes – roaming around the campgrounds. These bears will cause Sims to become tense, taking the place of real bears. There is also a secret Hermit’s House, allowing players to find rare collectibles. Since it was in an early DLC, the area feels lackluster and will most likely see a DLC refresh sometime in the future. For a vacation world, it also has far too many lots.
26Forgotten Hollow
Forgotten Hollow is a neighborhoodperfect for any vampire inThe Sims 4. Only the Straud and Vatore families live here at first, meaning players can move in three more vampire families. Uniquely, the neighborhood will also be darker for longer.
The sun rises later than normal and sets quicker in this neighborhood. This neighborhood is also home to two unique plants, the Plasmafruit and the Sixam Mosquito Trap. Living here, vampire Sims will not have to worry about burning up. However, that also means the world is a bit more niche compared to other ones, and regular Sims won’t really fit in here.
25Moonwood Mill
Moonwood Mill is a small world inThe Sims 4, consisting of only five lots. However, the world building is very detailed and coherent, designed by a well-knownSims Youtuber James Turner. Many lots in this world is a great option for challenges like rags to riches, homeless or an apocalypse challenge.
The world is primarily designed for Werewolves, with hidden areas, unique features, and secrets to explore. Players can customize items in specific areas and learn about the lore of Moonwood Mill through the Moonwood Mill Relics collection. However, the world is not ideal for human or other occult Sims as there are not many activities for them. Overall, Moonwood Mill is a hit or miss world depending on player preferences. While small, it offers an immersive experience for Werewolf players and can be a good option for certain challenges.
24Tartosa
Tartosa is the perfect destination for weddings and honeymoons, with its balmy Mediterranean climate and atmosphere inspired by the best of Italy and Spain. The town features a wedding flower vendor, a delightful cake shop, and a dress store where you may find the perfect look for Sims' special day.
This small world has a lot to offer with its beautiful location, its great beaches, and additional dynamic elements. Despite this, its focus on destination weddings makes it less than ideal for those looking for a place to call a permanent home. Luckily, it already comes with some rental lots that are perfect for any special occasion or holiday getaway.
23StrangerVille
StrangerVille isn’t a bad world, but it’s not a great world, either. It takes inspiration from the originalThe Sims 2’s Strangetown, which was iconic and popular among fans. It had that quirky feel to it that many fans feel like the franchise has lost over the years, and sadly, StrangerVille doesn’t manage to replicate that.
That being said, there are some really unique builds and sights in this area, including a trailer park and a crashed plane in which Sims can live. It’s nice to have some form of variety, at least, even if the pre-made builds overall are not the best quality.
22Del Sol Valley
Another major disappointment in terms of build content was Get Famous’s Del Sol Valley. The world has a beautiful backdrop inspired by real-life Los Angeles, with the suburbs, the city, and the rich neighborhood all combined into one.
However, the lack of lots in such a packed city just feels incredibly off. Many Simmers expected there to be more places to build in, especially on the right side of the world, where free lots may have initially been before they were cut from the game. Furthermore, as the lighting of this world tends to be quite harsh, it may not be the most fun world to play in.
21Innisgreen
Innisgreen was introduced with the Enchanted by Nature expansion pack. The pack is a lot of fun, as it added fairies to the game and tons of gameplay mechanics. While Innisgreen is one of the most beautiful worlds inThe Sims 4, it feels somewhat lacking.
The items in Enchanted by Nature’s Build Mode are stunning and make it possible for players to build the fairy home of their dreams. Therefore, players shouldn’t be surprised that the lots in Innisgreen are amazing. However, most of them are residential lots, and the public lots lack activities, especially for non-fairy Sims. Ultimately, it does not feel like a place where non-fairy Sims would belong, and even fairies may find that there’s little to do if they decide to live therefore.
20Newcrest
Players who like to build their own homes will love this neighborhood. Newcrest was added in an update to the main game, adding a neighborhood with no buildings. There are a total of 15 empty lots, meaning players can build up a neighborhood of their own.
While looking similar to Willow Creek, players can make it whatever style they want. The lots are big as well, meaning mansions can be built here. The variety is nice, and the different areas of the world are beautiful. It can feel a bit overwhelming to start from scratch, however. Hopefully,The Simsteam will release more empty worlds in the future for creative Simmers to fill with their own builds.
