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 and passion of early developers. The Sims 2, in my opinion, stands as the best installment in the life simulation franchise, brimming with realistic details often absent in later versions.

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However, its age means The Sims 2 lacks modern mechanics and exciting items. Certain aspects can even hinder enjoyment. Fortunately, modifications (mods) offer a solution. This article presents 20 of the best Sims 2 mods.

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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Special Painting

Download: modthesims

This unique painting allows your Sim to transform into a vampire, werewolf, robot, etc., eliminating the need to build relationships with supernatural beings.

Turn Off Annoying Radio

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Download: modthesims

This mod allows Sims to turn off the radio from anywhere on the lot, ending the frustration of navigating the house just to silence unwanted music.

Regulate Body Temperature

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Download: modthesims

This mod maintains your Sim's body temperature within optimal levels, preventing heatstroke or freezing.

No More Newspapers

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Download: modthesims

Eliminates the constant clutter and annoyance of unwanted newspapers.

No More Digging Dogs

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Download: modthesims

Prevents dogs from digging up your meticulously landscaped yard.

Job Board

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Download: modthesims

Displays all available job offers, including custom careers, ending the frustrating job hunt.

Guest Marriage

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Download: Tumblr

Allows Sims to be married but live separately.

Expanded CAS

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Download: modthesims

Expands the Create-a-Sim interface for easier character creation.

Shared Showering

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Download: picknmixmods.com

Adds a shower allowing Sims to shower together (includes 18+ features).

Functional Vacuum Cleaner

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Download: Tumblr

Adds a functional vacuum cleaner to the game.

Book of Talent

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Download: modthesims

Instantly maxes out all Sim skills and talents.

Plumpad Sketchpad

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Download: Tumblr

Adds a sketchpad for Sims to improve their creative skills.

Wooden Flooring

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Download: simfileshare.net

Adds a collection of wooden flooring options.

Foosball Table

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Download: Tumblr

Adds a functional foosball table for entertainment.

Cocktails

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Download: Tumblr

Adds the ability to make alcoholic cocktails.

Smart Dogs

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Download: Tumblr

Adds a dog potty mat to eliminate messes.

Beer Barrel

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Download: Tumblr

Adds a functional beer barrel to bars and homes.

Air Fryers

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Download: Tumblr

Adds air fryers for quicker cooking.

Oil Diffuser

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Download: Tumblr

Adds an oil diffuser to improve mood and comfort.

Cool PC

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Download: insimenator.org

Adds a computer with various online functions.

Book Cover Customization

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Download: simfileshare.net

Adds variety to book covers.

Turning People into Toads and Frogs

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Download: simfileshare.net

Adds a spell to transform Sims into toads or frogs.

Nintendo Switch Console

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Download: jacky93sims.tumblr.com

Adds a functional Nintendo Switch console.

Sims No Longer Eat Spoiled Food

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Download: cyjon.net

Prevents Sims from consuming spoiled food.

New Underground Items

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Download: mediafire.com

Adds a wider variety of items that can be dug up underground.

Skincare Routine

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Download: jacky93sims.tumblr.com

Adds facial masks and patches for skincare.

Morning Sickness During Pregnancy

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Download: simfileshare.net

Adds more realistic morning sickness effects during pregnancy.

Literacy Levels

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Download: mortia.tumblr.com

Adds varying literacy levels to Sims.

Candle-Making

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Download: episims.tumblr.com

Adds candle-making as a new hobby.

Dangerous Radioactive Barrel

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Download: simfileshare.net

Adds a radioactive barrel with hazardous effects.

The possibilities for modding The Sims 2 are vast. This is just a starting point; many more mods await discovery.