Summary
The spooky season is a particularly fun holiday that can be enjoyed in all sorts of ways, including in the world of video games. Whether players are looking toenjoy a scary gameor just inject a bit of spookiness with certain costumes or items, there are plenty of ways to get into the Halloween spirit while gaming.
The Sims 4has plenty of ways to add some Halloween fun to a Sims save file, thanks to the fact that there are plenty of spooky-themed Sims available to download in the gallery. With this in mind, we’re going to be looking at ten particularly noteworthy spooky Sims that are sure to bring some spookiness toTheSims 4game. Keep in mind that not all of these Sims are scary per se, but they all have a spooky vibe thanks to their design or the character they are based on.
10Gizmo from Gremlins
Created by Jazmilia
Though not exactly a spooky Sim, the gremlin Gizmo comes from the comedy horror series Gremlins. Despite his adorableness, he’s still a character that qualifies for this list. Thiskitten recreation of GizmofromJazmiliais painfully cute, but it is also an excellent remake of the character in general.
The large green eyes and big ears are perfectly Gizmo, as is the brown and white color pattern of his coat. For those who want a fun, Halloween-themed pet in theirSimsgame who is particularly cute and cuddly, this Gizmo Sim is the perfect choice.
9Slenderman
Created by plushyghost
One of the creepiest scary characters created in the last few decades is the faceless Slenderman. The character received a surge in popularity when an online game featuring him as the creepy antagonist was released in 2012. He has since hadvarious gamesand other media inspired by him.
For those who want to add a bit ofSlenderman creepinessto theirSims 4game, this recreation byplushyghostis the perfect choice. The Sim uses a mannequin base to replicate that ominous, no-faced look. It’s also wearing a suit, much like the character does. This Slenderman Sim is sure to spook out players if they see it wandering around in theirSimsgame.
8Halloween Teens
Created by M1ss-B-Haven
These next Sims fromSimmer M1ss-B-Havenaren’t based on any particular characters, but they are a great choice for those who want to set up some teenage Halloween drama in their game.
The householdis made up of four Sims, two boys and two girls. Each of them dons a particular outfit intended to look like a Halloween costume. Players can use the characters to role-play a teenage Halloween party, complete with murderous twists and turns if they so choose.
The costumes are well-chosen and the teens themselves have their own names and personalities, so there is a lot to enjoy with this Halloween-themed household.
7Emily from Corpse Bride
Created by trropico
The first of a few Tim Burton movie entries on this list is Emily from the stop-motion animation filmCorpse Bride. The Corpse Bride herself has a distinctive look in the movie, what with being a walking corpse and all. She has blue skin and various stitches to make it look like she has been sewn back together. Despite this corpse-like nature, Emily still retains her beauty from when she was alive.
The characters fromCorpse Bridehave a very unique design, so it can be difficult to get them to look right in Sim form without them becoming too creepy.Simmer trropicoperfectly replicates Emily’s stop-motion design without her Sim either becoming too bizarre or too plain.This Emilyis a great choice forCorpse Bridefans who want to give Emily the romance story that she deserves.
6Beetlejuice and Lydia Deetz
Created by jenjgolem
The cult classic filmBeetlejuice- and its recent, well-received sequel - is a favorite for many to indulge in during the Halloween season.This Sim householdallows Beetlejuice fans to go a step further by adding Beetlejuice and the protagonist of the films - Lydia Deetz - to theirSimsgames.
Both Lydia and Beetlejuice have been recreated excellently here bySimmer jenjgolem. Lydia is particularly impressive, as she looks just like the actress who plays her in the films (Winona Ryder). The black hat and long black dress that the Lydia Sim dons are also incredibly accurate to her character, who is also known as “goth girl” in the movies.
Beetlejuice himselfis also looking good, especially the interesting split between his normal Sim form and his vampire Sim form. The paleness of his skin and the protruding veins make him feel true to his character, as does the suit he wears. This household is a must forBeetlejuicefans looking to add some dark fantasy to theirSimsgame this spooky season.
5Halloween Cat
Created by Pugowned
Next is a simple yet impressive cat Simcreated by Pugowned. This cat is a must for those looking for a unique, spooky feline to add to a Sims household.
The cat - known only asHalloween Cat- has been given a particularly spooky design thanks to the ability to paint freely on pets in thecreate-a-pet systeminThe Sims 4. Pugowned has painted a skull design onto the cat’s head as well as various bones in different places to make it look like some of the cat’s bones are on the outside.
It’s fantastically done, making for a pet that looks like it’s halfway between life and death. The cat also has a design that is reminiscent of the skull motifs popular around Cinco de Mayo in Mexico, offering an extra spooky, spirit-like vibe.
4Freddy, Bonnie, Chica, Foxy, The Cupcake, The Puppet, Mangle, and Springtrap from the Five Nights At Freddy’s series
Created by MissKowaidesu
One of the most popular video game series of the last decade isFive Nights At Freddy’s, which is known for its memorable, animatronic characters and shameless jump scares. The animatronics in question have become iconic characters in gaming, and they have been remade here bySimmer MissKowaidesuinThe Sims 4in animal form.
The aforementioned create-a-pet system inThe Sims 4has been utilized excellently to bring theFive Nights At Freddy’sanimatronics to life as dogs and cats. MissKowaidesu has perfectly crafted the intricate designs of the characters, right down to the seams where their mechanical body parts attach.
The patterns, colors, and design elements of each character have also been recreated perfectly, such as Chica’s Let’s Eat bib, the Puppet’s mask, and Springtrap’s creepy patches of flesh.
Although theseFNAFSims are all made by the same Simmer, some of them are separate households. Players can download them here:Freddy, Chica, Bonny, Foxy and Cupcake,the Puppet,Mangle, andSpringtrap.
3The Addams Family
Created by Els757
The Addams Familyare one of the most well-known fictional families in pop culture, thanks to their love of all things macabre. They are an obvious pick for Simmers looking to add some spookiness to their game.
There are a lot of different versions of The Addams Family inThe Sims 4gallery, as well as households that only have a few members. This version of the family bySimmer Els757makes our list thanks to how accurate they are as a whole. The family members are instantly recognizable, but they also have hints of the actors that have played them in various media too.
The only downside to this household is that it is going to take a lot of packs for those who want to download them in full. For players that have all the necessary add-ons though, this take onThe Addams Familymakes for a great Halloween Sims treat.
2Freddy Krueger
Created by JimothySimothy
Freddy Kruegeris arguably one of the most famous horror movie antagonists ever created. He’s right up there with Jason Voorhees, Ghostface, and Michael Myers. For players looking to add this murderous dream stalker to their game, this is a fantastic choice.
Created bySimmer JimothySimothy, this take on Kruger is particularly impressive thanks to the distinctive facial markings designed to look like the severe burns that the character has. The facial features and outfit are also spot on, especially his infamous striped sweater.
Pair this Sim with some other famous movie murderers and start terrorizing the other Sims in the neighborhood this spooky season.
1Jack Skellington, Sally, and Zero
Created by AmbrosiaPeach
Last but not least isa Sim householdthat recreates Jack Skellington, Sally, and ghost dog Zero from Tim Burton’s iconic Disney movieThe Nightmare Before Christmas. As is the case with the Emily Sim mentioned earlier, the characters inThe Nightmare Before Christmashave a unique design. This can make the Sims based on those characters look a little creepy at times. Some Simmers don’t try to emulate the style at all though, which leads to the characters looking like everyday Sims. The trick is to find the right balance, andSimmer AmbrosiaPeachhas done just that with these Sims.
The Jack Skellington Sim has skeleton face makeup and a bald head to recreate the character’s design. He also wears a suit that is strikingly similar to the one the character wears in the movie. The skinny, bone-like body proportions are also replicated well.
Sally also looks great, as she has her classic blue skin and facial sewing scars that make her look like a stitched-together rag doll. Her dress is also similar to her stitched-together movie attire. Ghostly pooch Zero also looks fantastic and as close to the movie version as it’s possible to be. The long, flowing ears are particularly well crafted.The Nightmare Before Christmasfans are sure to love this Sim household, but it’s also a great choice for those who want a spooky addition to their game that doesn’t go too far into scary territory.
