Looking for mods to spice up your gameplay? Here are the best romance mods in Sims 4 that are free to download.
With the new Sims 4 expansion ‘Lovestruck’ out, many players have longed to have a copy of their own. However, the price is slightly steep, and the pack doesn’t offer many features. Fortunately, there are many free romance mods available to download, which can make your base game better than the new expansion itself!
Best Romance Mods
It’s no secret that the growing fan community of talented artists and modders do a way better job than the EA itself. Looking at the new expansion description, it’s painfully obvious that they’re grabbing ideas from the mod makers: Date Nights, Attractions, and Love Consulting. We already saw those features modded years before the expansion was released. Why spend a buck when you can get a better version from a hardworking mod community?
5. Expand Storytelling Relationship
For a simulation game, Sims 4 storytelling is painfully lacking, and there are many opportunities and features missed despite having all the expansion in your game. Thankfully, maplebelle introduced the Expanded Storytelling Relationship Bits mod where you can experience personalized connections between Sims.
This broadens the romantic story of your creations, where Star-crossed lovers can share a forbidden kiss or create a love-hate relationship. Similarly, some of the relationship bits come with unique interactions, making the possibilities with this mod endless.
4. More Kisses Mod
Another one from maplebell, More Kisses Mod brings in new animation and in-game kiss interaction between your favorite Sims couple. There’s no denying the base game has so few kiss options, and you couldn’t help but think they should add more.
This romance mod not only expanded the options, but maplebell also added smooth transitions and interaction between Sims. Now you can give Amourous Kisses, Steamy Kisses, Hugs and Surprise Kisses, Shy Kisses, and more!
3. Bed Cuddle
Romance mods won’t be complete without the cuddle feature. Fortunately for us, thepancake1 and MizoreYukii collaborated to create this masterpiece. Bed Cuddle mod is a simple, must-have add-on that scratches the right itch. It just feels lacking to watch your married Sims sleep like a zombie in bed with no cuddling whatsoever, but with this mod, you will feel more connected to their blossoming story.
If you encounter problems installing Bed Cuddle mod, you most likely have Kiss N Grind. The two mods conflict, which prevents Bed Cuddle from working as intended. You will have to choose between the two mods until the issue is fixed.
2. Road to Romance
Road to Romance by Lumpinou brings life into the base game by expanding the ‘dating’ side of your Sims. Gone are the days when you have to spend hours completing boring flirt interactions just to impress the other Sims.
Road to Romance Mods gives you an in-depth feature for searching for your one true love by using the Online Date features. Then, you can go on Rabbit Hole dates with partners or attend counseling for couples and singles. With plenty of romance-related interactions that boost your sim points, this mod will keep you engaged for hours, especially when paired with the ‘expand storytelling relationship bit mod.’
1. Wonderful Whims
Wonderful Whims is hands-down still one of the best Romance Mods out there. Created by TURBODRIVER, Wonderful Whims is an SFW (Safe-for-Work) version of Wicked Whims. It focuses on an attraction system and dynamic approach to Sims’ romance preferences and unique connections with Sims around them. EA clearly obtained the idea of their new DLC from this romance mod, yet they still did a poor job capturing the essence.
TURBODRIVER added unique and realistic romance mods features that you won’t find anywhere else:
Attractiveness: You can customize your Sims’ style and preference, which will affect the other Sims around them. For example, if your Sims are attracted to blonds with blue eyes, they will gain a moodlet that expresses their admiration.
Impressions or Personalities: You learn the Sims’ personality archetypes, and your Sims will voice their preferences. If they dislike a certain quirk or archetype, your Sims will avoid it or express their dissatisfaction.
Menstrual Cucle: It’s still mind-boggling that EA didn’t add this to the game. Thanks to TURBODRIVER, you can experience a fully-featured Menstrual Cycle with hormonal effects, periods, and variable fertility. This also added items related to the feature, such as tampons and pads, and allowed your Sims to undergo fertility treatment when needed.
Birth Control: Of course, when there’s a Menstrual Cycle, birth control is a must. Your Sims can avoid getting pregnant by using condoms and birth control pills!
Crabs STD: If you’re not too careful, your Sims can catch diseases. You can gain Crabs through WooHoo with an infected Sims or sleeping in an infested bed. This feature comes with a Lice Killing Shampoo that can be used to remove the negative status.
Relationship Additions: There are also relationship additions where you can alter your Sims’ relationship preferences from non-committed to committed partners, go into open relationships, or even start polyamorous relationships with other Sims. The possibilities are endless!
How to Install Sims 4 Mods?
Installing the Mods is quick and simple!
Download the Mod from the trusted sites.
Open the ZIP file, then copy & paste or extract the contents
Put all the contents of the ZIP file in The Mod folder
The Mod folder is located at Documents > Electronic Arts > The Sims 4 > Mods
Start your game and click on ‘Game Options’
Open the ‘Other’ section.
Check the ‘Enable Custom Content and Mods’
Check the ‘Script Mods Allowed’ option
Click on the ‘Apply Changes’ button.
Turn the game off and on. The Sims 4 Mod should be active once you play the game.
Conclusion
With all of these amazing romance mods, you won’t need the ‘Lovestruck’ Expansion to enjoy the romance side of Sims 4. There are thousands of available mods out there that you can easily add to spice up your base game.
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