Best Sims 4 Interface Mods: Cursors, Menus, Icons & UI Overhaul
The Sims 4 user interface is functional, but visually, it often leaves much to be desired. Fortunately, there are plenty of The Sims 4 UI mods and interface improvements that can make your game look stunning! In this guide, we’ve collected the best mods for a comprehensive visual overhaul, including custom mouse cursors, pie menu replacements, stylish phone icons, animated world icons, and unique mods folder icons.
These small but impactful Sims 4 visual mods don’t affect gameplay balance, but they enhance every session with a more engaging, personalized, and modern atmosphere – perfect for players wanting a fresh and aesthetically pleasing experience.
Headline & Visual Effects Override by @vyxated
Looking to upgrade tired bath bubbles and outdated Sims 4 icons? This headline and visual effects override refreshes all those subtle visual cues: you get fluffy, realistic bath bubbles, stylish musical notes, romantic hearts, and even crisp swear symbols. Small interface improvements like this make your entire gaming experience much more pleasant.
UI Emotions Pose Overrides by @freezerbnuuy
The original Sims 4 emotion poses tend to be too exaggerated and artificial. With these Sims 4 UI pose mods, each emotional animation is reworked to appear more natural and expressive: from inspired to flirty moods. Your Sims will now look and feel authentic regardless of their mood.
Notebook color override by @ravievy
A simple yet delightful UI mod: the default in-game notebook gets an aesthetic upgrade with two new adorable color variants. Pick the shade that best suits your style and enjoy a refreshed diary interface.
Highlight/outline override by @vyxated
Annoyed by the standard highlights during Build/Buy mode? This UI mod introduces seven stylish color alternatives: ranging from calm beige to bold purple. The new, subtle outlines are far less intrusive, creating a visually relaxed building experience.
Animated icons of the worlds by Mama-Llama
Static world icons on the Sims 4 map can look dull. Animated world icon mods replace these with vibrant moving icons, breathing life into your game’s map. There are multiple options for different locations, from tropical islands to bustling city neighborhoods – explore all choices via the link.
This handy UI mod revamps the standard mood/feeling names, making them more diverse, descriptive, and interesting, deepening your Sims' emotional experiences.
Mouse cursor replacements
The Sims 4 default cursor is quite plain. Why not swap it out for one that’s cute, stylish, or minimalist? These custom cursor mods come in a wide variety: pastel cursors with hearts and flowers, elegant monochrome options, and more. Most packs include custom cursors for every game interaction – build mode, buy mode, and more.
Cursor overrides by @vyxated
Beige Heart Sims 4 CURSOR Override by @xureilayt
Summer cursor override by Grechka
Medieval Sims 4 Cursor Override by @lonelyspellsims4
Build Buy Gizmo Overrides by @vyxated
Bulky arrows and gridlines in Build/Buy Mode can feel clunky. With Build Buy Gizmo Overrides, arrow icons are shrunk by 30%, and you can choose from 22 chic color themes. The set also includes a grid appearance replacement for a tidier building interface.
Build&Buy Tool Override by @gua-cc
Mods folder icon replacements
Give your Sims 4 Mods folder a makeover with beautiful icon sets for better organization. These modded folder icons cover CAS, furniture, gameplay, scripts, and more, making content management visually pleasing and streamlined.
Mods folder icon replacement by nikod03
Replacing icons in mods folder by bulochka
Sims icons for Mods folder by Ephiemera
The Sims phone interface is central to gameplay – why not personalize it? Mods replace stock phone icons with iOS-inspired minimalism, bold color sets, and unique wallpapers for a fresh, updated look.
Phone Icons overrides by @copperdailey
Phone Icon Override by Simmerxo
Phone Wallpaper + Icon Overrides by @margotaspen
Pastel Blue Phone Icons Override by @vyxated
Phone app icons override by @honeymoonsimmer
Relationship panel icon replacements
Gray, uniform relationships icons are easy to miss in busy panels. Sims 4 UI mods with brightly colored icons add clarity and personality to your social management, letting you quickly identify friends, enemies, family, and romantic partners.
Default relationship panel icon replacement by @simtasha
Medieval Relationship Icons Override by @lonelyspellsims4
The Pie Menu is a staple of Sims 4 gameplay. With custom replacements, you can opt for minimalist designs or playful themed variants, revamping the look of in-game actions that you use constantly.
Message bubble pie menu by @jelliberri
Dog pie menu by @kaycreame
Kawaii Pie Menu by @darkwaifu
Medieval Pie Menu Override by @lonelyspellsims4
Neapolitan set [pie menu overrides] by @cream-roll
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