Over the years, The Sims has given us a number of iconic characters. In the franchise's fourth main game, this list of lovable sims is still growing as each expansion or game pack with a new world offers a chance to meet new families and characters.
The Sims 4 has also seen some milestones in terms of the representation and diversity shown in its colorful cast of characters. In this article, we take a look at sims old and new from the game that have truly made a lasting impression on us as players. These are our choice of the very best characters in The Sims 4 who already were or have become iconic within the franchise.
Updated December 23, 2020, by Helen Ashcroft: As The Sims 4 continues to expand with new DLC we've also gained some extra worlds. These new locations are home to even more characters that have made quite the impression on us for different reasons. The Sims 4 now has so many iconic characters living within its worlds that we couldn't leave this list at just 10. As a result we've added more of the very best Sims characters. These include faces new and old, the first ever player created family to ship with an expansion and more. Find out if your favorite made the cut.
15 Lilith Pleasant
Lilith Pleasant first appeared back in The Sims 2 as a child, along with her twin sister Angela. In The Sims 4, she's all grown up and studying a Villainy degree at Foxbury Institute. She lives with her sister in Britechester town as Angela attends Britechester University.
Her gothic nature and dastardly tendencies make her a fantastic Sim to play and she really throws herself into University life. It's great to see her back and living her mischievous life to the max.
14 Judith Ward
Arguably Del Sol Valley's biggest celebrity, Judith Ward is mostly known for her many marriages and divorces as well as her ruthless pursuit of fame at any cost. She's also known to appear constantly in random places.
Regardless of if you think she's a legend or a loser, you won't fail to spot her around town. It often seems like she's attend the opening of an envelope. You may not like her but you have to admire her persistence.
13 Yamachan
Now we know that Snowy Escape's epic mascot Yamachan doesn't live in Mt. Komorebi but he is a character and there's no denying that he's become truly iconic in the short time we've known him.
He loves to dance, cheers up kids, runs the Voidcritter festival, looks amazing and even has statues dedicated to him. Can you name a more iconic celebration of greatness? Yamachan has captured the hearts of Sims fans everywhere and he absolutely deserves to be on this list. If it was ranked he'd surely be in the number one spot.
12 The Greenburgs
Don't make us choose between these Sims! When The Sims 4: Eco Lifestyle dropped we fell in love with their beautiful home and unique story. Mary and Blossom are an elder lesbian couple and Knox is their adopted grandson who has a desire to change the world.
They stood out for all the right reasons and a few months later we found out why. The family were actually created on The Sims Spark'd by The English Simmer and Plumbella, with their home being built by Simproved. Now they will always have a legacy as the first ever player created family in game.
11 Yuki Behr
While Candy Behr from Get Together may be the famous DJ, it's younger sister Yuki who has our hearts. From her vibrant turquoise hair to her loner geek personality she's cuter and more relatable to us than her sister.
We love exploring the life of the youngest Behr sister as she makes a path for herself with her more unconventional interests and skills, which include hacking!
10 Morgyn Ember
Morgyn Ember has cemented himself as our favorite sage and spellcaster since he first caught our eye in the Realm of Magic trailers. A true icon, he has a feminine style that suits him perfectly and an eye for chaos.
As the Sage of Untamed Magic, he can teach your sims some truly amazing spells and he is also great fun to chat with. An outgoing personality, quirky nature and incredibly spellcasting prowess make him an easy choice for this list.
9 Akira Kibo
Akira has become a legend in more than just karaoke due to his outgoing personality and his good looks. Throughout simmers games, he has also no doubt fathered a large number of children. He is friendly, cute and likes to chat, meaning he's an obvious target for lonely sims in the city.
While his bio suggests Miko adores him, he is unaware and will happily romance a sim of your choice and easily move into your household. A tribute to him would likely read "The Sims 4 City Living's default baby daddy."
8 Nancy Landgraab
Love her or hate her, The Sims 4 would be literally nothing without her since her family owns a large number of properties in the town. They also appear to own several apartment buildings, given their names.
She works as a minor crimelord, which explains the money, and is the absolute boss of the household. Her husband Malcolm is very much under her thumb and her sassy personality and shady career make her a (mob) legend in the game.
7 Don Lothario
Don Lothario is very aptly named and his role in The Sims seems to be to upset the balance of the Caliente household. The Caliente's themselves have been through a few troubles and it doesn't look set to stop in The Sims 4.
If you venture into this household you'll soon see Don living up to his surname by romancing both Caliente sisters, while being romantically tied to their mother. Don has become iconic due to his drama ensuring and yet predictable behavior. He adds spice to any Sims game and we love him for it.
6 Bob Pancakes
Bob Pancakes is a living icon. He starred in the game's trailer and is a much-loved presence in the game. He lives with his wife Eliza, and there is another version of his household that includes a toddler named Iggy.
Most players will have directly controlled or interacted with this legend, many of them to save him from Eliza, who has also become equally iconic as a sim players love to get rid of in interesting ways.
5 OIiana Ngata
Oliana and her wife Leila are the first lesbian couple to be featured in the main game, with the only previous one being The Shears, who came with Sims 3's Roaring Heights, the final world available on the Sims 3 store.
Oliana has a son, who appears to be from a previous relationship, suggesting she is the bisexual icon we're all been waiting for. Her wife Leila has a different surname but the pair are married. They live in Sulani with Tane, Oliana's son.
4 Lia Hauata
Lia Huata lives in Sulani with their grandmother. They are a young adult with a masculine body frame but the ability to get pregnant. The Sims considers them to be the first pre-made non-binary character in the game.
Their status is iconic as a mark of diversity within the game. Island Living introduced many new cultural elements to the game and Lia's inclusion has also been suggested as a reference to māhū, the third gender in Polynesian and Hawaiian culture.
3 Brant & Brent Hecking
We cannot choose between this iconic couple, the franchise's first pre-made gay couple. Brant and Brent are total relationship goals and live happily in Brindleton Bay, together with their dog Rosie.
Since we first saw Brent on the cover of Cats & Dogs we knew he was a legend. He pursues a career as a painter, while Brant is a personal trainer. If anyone splits this pair up in their game then we consider you to be truly chaotic evil.
2 Bella Goth
No list of iconic Sims characters would be complete without the queen herself, Bella Goth. In The Sims 4, the family history is considered an alternative universe but yet Bella herself continues to shine through the chaos.
This time around she is a wife and mother, living in a suitably dark and old-fashioned mansion with her husband and two children. Despite the time slip, she's still a lady of prestige, class, and mystery and remains a firm fan favorite.
1 Count Vladislaus Straud IV
Count Vladislaus Straud IV is a legend in Forgotten Hollow. He brings wisdom, age, and knowledge to the town which boasts a huge statue of him in the center. While he is foreboding and intense, many players have been enjoying bringing out his lighter side.
Vlad, as he is usually known as, has been given makeovers and a new lease of life. However, for others, he is hated for his tendency to sneak into your home at night. Love him or hate him you cannot deny he is an icon for supernaturals in The Sims 4.