30 best mods for The Sims 2

The Sims 2: 20 Must-Have Mods to Enhance Your Gameplay

Old games possess a unique charm, often evoking nostalgia and running smoothly on less powerful hardware. They also reflect the dedication of early developers. The Sims 2, in my opinion, stands as the best in the life simulation series, capturing realistic details often absent in later iterations. However, its age means it lacks some modern mechanics and items. Fortunately, modifications (mods) can address these shortcomings. This article highlights 20 top-tier Sims 2 mods.

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The Sims 2, while beloved, can be improved with mods. This curated list offers solutions to common frustrations and adds exciting new features.

Table of Contents

• Special Painting
• Turn Off Annoying Radio
• Regulate Body Temperature
• No More Newspapers
• No More Digging Dogs
• Job Board
• Guest Marriage
• Expanded CAS
• Shared Showering
• Functional Vacuum Cleaner
• Book of Talent
• Plumpad Sketchpad
• Wooden Flooring
• Foosball Table
• Cocktails
• Smart Dogs
• Beer Barrel
• Air Fryers
• Oil Diffuser
• Cool PC
• Book Cover Customization
• Turning People into Toads and Frogs
• Nintendo Switch Console
• Sims No Longer Eat Spoiled Food
• New Underground Items
• Skincare Routine
• Morning Sickness During Pregnancy
• Literacy Levels
• Candle-Making
• Dangerous Radioactive Barrel

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1. Special Painting

Download: modthesims

This unique painting allows Sims to transform into vampires, werewolves, robots, and more—eliminating the need to build relationships with supernatural beings.

2. Turn Off Annoying Radio

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Download: modthesims

This mod allows Sims to silence the radio from anywhere on the lot, providing much-needed peace and quiet.

3. Regulate Body Temperature

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Download: modthesims

Prevent heatstroke and freezing deaths by maintaining optimal body temperature for your Sims.

4. No More Newspapers

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Download: modthesims

Eliminate the constant clutter and annoyance of unwanted newspapers.

5. No More Digging Dogs

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Download: modthesims

Keep your yards pristine by preventing dogs from digging holes.

6. Job Board

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Download: modthesims

Access all available job offers, including custom careers, eliminating job hunting frustration.

7. Guest Marriage

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Download: Tumblr

Allow Sims to maintain a relationship while living separately.

8. Expanded CAS

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Download: modthesims

Provides more space and improved usability in the Create-a-Sim (CAS) mode.

9. Shared Showering

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Download: picknmixmods.com

Adds a shower for couples to use together, with optional adult content.

10. Functional Vacuum Cleaner

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Download: Tumblr

Adds a usable vacuum cleaner to the game, adding a realistic chore.

11. Book of Talent

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Download: modthesims

Instantly max out your Sims' skills and talents.

12. Plumpad Sketchpad

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Download: Tumblr

Adds a sketchpad for Sims to improve their creative skills.

13. Wooden Flooring

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Download: simfileshare.net

Adds a variety of high-quality wooden flooring options.

14. Foosball Table

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Download: Tumblr

Adds a functional foosball table for entertainment.

15. Cocktails

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Download: Tumblr

Adds alcoholic cocktails for Sims to enjoy.

16. Smart Dogs

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Download: Tumblr

Adds a dog potty mat to simplify pet care.

17. Beer Barrel

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Download: Tumblr

Adds a functional beer barrel to bars and homes.

18. Air Fryers

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Download: Tumblr

Adds air fryers for quick and easy cooking.

19. Oil Diffuser

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Download: Tumblr

Adds an oil diffuser to improve mood and comfort.

20. Cool PC

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Download: insimenator.org

Adds a computer with various online functions.

21. Book Cover Customization

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Download: simfileshare.net

Adds variety to book covers.

22. Turning People into Toads and Frogs

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Download: simfileshare.net

Adds a spell to transform Sims into amphibians.

23. Nintendo Switch Console

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Download: jacky93sims.tumblr.com

Adds a functional Nintendo Switch console.

24. Sims No Longer Eat Spoiled Food

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Download: cyjon.net

Prevents Sims from consuming spoiled food.

25. New Underground Items

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Adds a wider variety of items to find underground.

26. Skincare Routine

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Adds facial masks and patches for skin care.

27. Morning Sickness During Pregnancy

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Download: simfileshare.net

Adds all-day morning sickness to pregnancy.

28. Literacy Levels

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Download: mortia.tumblr.com

Adds varying literacy levels to Sims.

29. Candle-Making

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Download: episims.tumblr.com

Adds candle-making as a Sim hobby.

30. Dangerous Radioactive Barrel

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Download: simfileshare.net

Adds a radioactive barrel with harmful effects.

The possibilities with Sims 2 mods are vast; this is just a starting point. Enjoy!