Back in 2021, The Sims 4 began offering kits—small, theme-focused content packs designed to give players the chance to enhance their games without feeling pressured to get every kit or end up with unused items. Typically, each kit contains 15 to 20 items, each available in a variety of swatches.
The build kits for The Sims 4 are all about customizing homes and community areas within the game. Usually, these kits are crafted with a particular room theme in mind. While not every player will like every kit, the build kits can be evaluated on a few key aspects: how narrowly focused they are, their versatility across different builds, the quality of the included items, and their originality when compared to other Sims 4 packs.
Notably, in each of these categories, the variety and creativity injected into each kit can be appreciated, even if they don’t hit the mark for every kind of player. Still, there are some standout kits that many builders find essential.
S-Tier: Must-Have Sims 4 Kits for Builders
- The Sims 4: Blooming Rooms Kit
- The Sims 4: Little Campers Kit
- The Sims 4: Everyday Clutter Kit
- The Sims 4: Bathroom Clutter Kit
The Blooming Rooms Kit, for instance, brings in some versatile items that can finish off many different build styles, adding that extra touch of realism. Kits like Everyday Clutter and Bathroom Clutter play a similar role, helping your creations look lived-in and complete. Meanwhile, the Little Campers Kit caters to children, offering charming decorative items as well as gameplay additions, making a great pick for family-oriented players.
A-Tier: Great for Any Sim’s Space
- The Sims 4: Book Nook Kit
- The Sims 4: Modern Luxe Kit
- The Sims 4: Comfy Gamer Kit
- The Sims 4: Refined Living Room Kit
- The Sims 4: Artist Studio Kit
- The Sims 4: Cozy Kitsch Kit
The Book Nook Kit, with its modular furniture, allows for the creation of stunning libraries or studies, and its extra book clutter fits nicely in various home spaces. The Modern Luxe Kit might seem niche, but it brings a mix of elegant items usable in different builds, featuring some standout items like wallpaper and lovely curtains. The Comfy Gamer Kit, although sporting a different style, provides equally flexible items.
B-Tier: Nice-to-Have Items
- The Sims 4: Storybook Nursery Kit
- The Sims 4: Cozy Bistro Kit
- The Sims 4: Courtyard Oasis Kit
- The Sims 4: Riviera Retreat Kit
- The Sims 4: Greenhouse Haven Kit
- The Sims 4: Pastel Pop Kit
Infants in the game require more attention, and the Storybook Nursery Kit provides the necessary decor and furniture for an appealing nursery. Although nice, both the Cozy Bistro and Courtyard Oasis Kits suffer from being overly niche, limiting versatile usage to specific settings. The same issue applies to the Pastel Pop Kit, which is great for particular spaces but lacks broader application.
C-Tier: Niche Inclusions
- The Sims 4: Decor to the Max Kit
- The Sims 4: Basement Treasures Kit
- The Sims 4: Desert Luxe Kit
With the Decor to the Max and Basement Treasures Kits, you’ll find delightful items geared toward unique room styles. Decor to the Max embraces the maximalism trend, which not everyone will appreciate, while Desert Luxe’s neutral items have wider compatibility despite its smaller size.
D-Tier: Pieces for Specific Themes
- The Sims 4: Castle Estate Kit
- The Sims 4: Industrial Loft Kit
Both the Castle Estate Kit and the Industrial Loft Kit serve specific stylistic tastes but fall short when it comes to flexibility. The castle-themed kit invites players to elaborate on grand European structures, though it’s limited when it comes to furnishing options outside its theme.
F-Tier: Limited or Redundant Content
- The Sims 4: Country Kitchen Kit
- The Sims 4: Secret Sanctuary Kit
- The Sims 4: Casanova Cave Kit
- The Sims 4: Party Essentials Kit
The Country Kitchen Kit faced criticism due to its overly familiar items when compared to another Sims 4 expansion, with not enough content to justify it as its own entity. Meanwhile, the hybrid Secret Sanctuary and Casanova Cave Kits fell short on build functionality, making them more of a novelty than essential. As for the Party Essentials Kit, it is highly specialized, with items mostly serving specific social events rather than varied general setups.
Each kit in The Sims 4 offers something unique, whether it’s small finishing touches or elements that can complete a grand design. However, when deciding which ones to bring into your game, consider how they fit your playstyle and the type of builds you love to create.
