The Sims 4 Occult Species, Ranked

It’s fun to play around with occult species in The Sims 4. If players are bored with the regular game, they can spice things up by introducing occult species to the mix. These supernatural beings have unique powers, making them fun additions to any household. However, some of them may also bring some problems if they are ‘outed’ to other Sims.

Not all occult species in The Sims 4 are made equal, with some species feeling more ‘fleshed out’ than others. While some occult Sims are fun to try out, the entertainment factor may not last long. Others have a deeper impact and add interesting gameplay mechanics that make the base game feel more interesting.

Updated on July 11, 2025, by Ashely Claudino: With the release of the Enchanted by Nature expansion pack, fans can now turn their Sims into fairies, the latest addition to the set of occult species available in The Sims 4. Additionally, the Life and Death expansion pack and the base game that released alongside it significantly improved gameplay for ghost Sims. This list has been updated to take into consideration these changes, and it now features fairies.

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PlantSims

Communicate with Plants through a Temporary Transformation

• Creation: Become a Plant Sim by eating the forbidden fruit – requires Gardening Skill Level 10

PlantSims are available in the base game. If a regular Sim eats a forbidden fruit in The Sims 4, their skin and hair will turn green. This changes a Sim’s genetic makeup: they need to absorb energy from the sun and no longer need to eat food. They also need access to water regularly (similar to the mermaid Sims) by taking showers or standing outside in the rain.

PlantSims are interesting, but temporary. They’ll eventually transform back into regular Sims. This makes them a unique occult species, but they don’t have much of an impact on the wider game. Their lack of longevity ranks them lower than other occult species, even though they have some cool skills.

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Ghosts

Create a Spooky Atmosphere

• Creation: It’s possible to turn Sims into ghosts after they die, creating one in Create-a-Sim, or using the séance table to turn into one temporarily (Paranormal Stuff Pack)

Want to creep out some Sims? Introduce a ghost to the family! When a Sim dies, players may find themselves face-to-face with their ghost. With the release of the Life and Death expansion pack and a free base game update that became available around this time, the gameplay for ghost Sims has improved greatly. Ghosts have become a fleshed-out occult in The Sims 4 with exclusive abilities and powers thanks to the Ghost Mastery tree.

Additionally, they’re now accessible through Create-a-Sim thanks to the base game update, but gamers can also get ghost Sims the old-fashioned way – by killing Sims. There are many ways to kill a Sim in The Sims 4, so players can get creative with this.

Drowning and fire are among the easiest ways to do it; harsh but effective.

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Aliens

Use Alien Powers to Blend In

• Creation: Aliens can be created in CAS, or an alien baby can be born to regular Sims after an abduction.

Players can access aliens in The Sims 4 if they have the Get To Work expansion pack. Aliens come from the planet Sixam, a secret lot that players can unlock by completing the Rocket Science Skill or the Scientist career. Aliens add a random element to the game that can make it more exciting. An alien-obsessed Sim can be abducted at any time, and male Sims may return pregnant.

While Aliens are pretty similar to regular Sims, they have the ability to read minds and gain key information on humans, they have empathy powers when interacting with other Sims, and they can erase others’ memories. Alien Sims have disguises and can blend into the neighborhood as regular Sims, but they may be exposed.

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Spellcasters

Learn Magic and Explore a New World

• Creation: Create spellcasters in CAS. Regular Sims can be initiated by one of the three sages.

Spellcasters were introduced in the Realm of Magic pack; they can use magic to solve problems, fight other spellcasters, and even prank other Sims. There is even an exclusive spellcasters’ skill tree. The further a Sim progresses in certain forms of magic, the more powerful they will become.

Spellcasters have some cool abilities: they can steal objects that don’t belong to them, cause other Sims to feel intense sadness, multiply objects, turn one small object into many objects, and more. They’re handy to have around in terms of making the game easier. Ultimately, though, they’re just regular Sims with some extra powers, and they lack some exciting customization features that many occults include.

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Mermaids

Change the Weather and Befriend Water Creatures

• Creation: Create a Mermaid in CAS. Eat Mermadic Kelp.

Mermaids were added to The Sims 4 with the Island Living expansion pack. Like other occult species, mermaids can hide their powers from other Sims. They need to keep their Hydration levels up, however, as their skin starts to dry out if they stay out of the water for too long. This makes the island paradise Sulani perfect for mermaid Sims, as they can go for a swim whenever they need to, but it makes it harder for them to live normal lives in other worlds.

They have some awesome powers, including the ability to summon an Ocean Threat, which can potentially drown another Sim. They can also befriend dolphins and sing melodies to influence the mood of a nearby Sim. While they have some interesting powers, mermaids can feel a little underdeveloped in terms of gameplay.

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Werewolves

Gain Access to a Rich Set of Developing Powers

• Creation: Made in CAS, or turned by being scratched, bitten, or attacked by a werewolf.

Werewolves are one of the best occult additions to The Sims 4. They can pick up dormant abilities by doing certain tasks, and these allow Sims to do some useful things, like sleeping anywhere on the ground or even becoming immortal. Starting as Pups, Sims will grow, developing their strength and power, and learning more about their ancestors.

That’s the great thing about werewolves: there’s rich lore to be discovered, and being a werewolf feels like a core part of their personality. Other occult species (excluding vampires) can feel a bit lackluster, and their paranormal abilities don’t seem to have much of an impact on the world around them. Werewolves feel different to play, and everything from their lifestyle choices to their relationship with other Sims is impacted by their wolfishness.

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Vampires

Explore a Tree of Skills and Weaknesses and Become Practically Immortal

• Creation: Can be made in CAS or Sims can be turned if bitten by an experienced vampire

If players have the Vampires game pack, they can enjoy one of the most interesting occult species in The Sims 4. Vampires have powers (casting hallucinations, turning into a bat form, and persuading other Sims to become attracted to them), but these powers come with a cost, as vampire Sims have to put up with a lot. Walking in the daylight burns their skin, they can’t enjoy regular food, and they sometimes hiss at passing Sims.

Vampires are one of the best occult species in the game. They feel balanced: their powers are useful, but they have weaknesses too. Plus, the pack introduces some incredible Create-A-Sim and Build Mode items, allowing players to build the Gothic mansion of their dreams and dress their Sims accordingly.

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Fairies

If players want an occult Sim that isn’t too high maintenance, then fairy Sims are the right species for them. Fairy Sims don’t have a Bladder or Hunger Need. Instead, they have an Emotional Force Need that is depleted throughout the day, similar to Hunger, and whenever they perform Fairy Abilities. There is a handful of ways to regenerate Emotional Force in The Sims 4, so it never feels like too much of a hassle, unlike vampire Sims.

Additionally, Fairies have a huge skill tree with an extensive and varied set of Fairy Abilities that they can use to improve their day-to-day lives or make it harder for others, depending on whether they’re Discordant or Harmonious Fairies.