Which DLCs add actual new content to the game?

[Daevinski]

I mean like new maps or new mechanics; you know things that actually expand and improve the game and not just cosmetics and furniture.

[Synopse]

Those with the highest price tag do.

[Xeriath]

Your question is hard to answer because you don’t write down what gameplay you prefer. As an example: I dislike almost everything which goes about family gameplay. So if somebody would say I should get Parenthood, Growing Together or HSY because it ads the most gameplay for family I would not be happy with it because I don't have any interest in this gameplay.

Edit: Whatever your want to purchase don’t purchase For Rent. They still have not fixed the corruption issue which more likely will happen if you create/play with residential rentals.

[Daevinski]

Originally posted by Xeriath:

Your question is hard to answer because you don’t write down what gameplay you prefer. As an example: I dislike almost everything which goes about family gameplay. So if somebody would say I should get Parenthood, Growing Together or HSY because it ads the most gameplay for family I would not be happy with it because I don't have any interest in this gameplay.

Edit: Whatever your want to purchase don’t purchase For Rent. They still have not fixed the corruption issue which more likely will happen if you create/play with residential rentals.

When I made this post I didn't have any particular playstyle in mind, but now that you mentioned, personally I would like the family mechanics, legacy and such. I also like the funny, paranormal stuff like Vampires and Werewolves.

I was checking the list and it seems like anything that's not a Pack or Stuff is an actual expansion, especially the ones name Expansion, hehe.

[Jehane]

Expansion and most gameplay packs come with new maps, but like Xeriath said, it really depends on what you are looking for in your game. If you like paranormals, the vampire gameplay pack is a good place to start; Realm of Magic, too, if you like spellcasters. Werewolves are a bit of a mixed bag, at least for me. I like the world, CAS and build/buy, but I'm still not a fan of how the werewolves look.

If you like to play with families, Parenthood and Growing Together add a few very nice mechanics, and with Growing Together you get a new map, too.

[Daevinski]

Originally posted by Jehane:

Expansion and most gameplay packs come with new maps, but like Xeriath said, it really depends on what you are looking for in your game. If you like paranormals, the vampire gameplay pack is a good place to start; Realm of Magic, too, if you like spellcasters. Werewolves are a bit of a mixed bag, at least for me. I like the world, CAS and build/buy, but I'm still not a fan of how the werewolves look.

If you like to play with families, Parenthood and Growing Together add a few very nice mechanics, and with Growing Together you get a new map, too.

Okay, thanks. I'll start with these. Game has too many DLCs, can get them all at once.

[Darling_Dahlia]

Expansion Packs offer the most new gameplay. Then Gameplay Packs offer some new play, but not as much as Expansion Packs. Stuff Packs are basically just that, and what you're not looking for....stuff.

Expansion packs I recommend (I do not own all, but I have a lot): Cottage Living, Growing Together, Seasons, City Living.

[ajfusch]

Cottage living gives you the option to ONLY cook with fresh ingredients (so you actually have to go and buy them or grow your own food) and it includes some animals to keep and some to interact with.

Same with the animals with the Horseranch. If you like horses, next to Red Dead Redemption 2 the Horse expansion in sims 3 and 4 are considered by many to be among the best horse games out there (as "real" horsegames are either made for little girls or crap alltogether).
Horses like cats and dogs are family members (not controllable without mods, though), other animals are more like interactable, moving items. But cute items.

I love the werwolves.

Batuu offers a whole new world with its own gameplay. Unfortunately it's not all that interesting and of course the wrong era to be interesting in the first place, but if you want to play a SW household, the lightsabers and clothes are worth it.

Strangervillle also has a unique storyline that's nice for at least playing once (I'm in the middle of it right now). It's like you're in the middle of the X-Files or in Stranger Things, but funny ;-)

[Marks fun]

Become a Rock star Get Famous! You get 3 or 4 stars and the other sims follow you wherever you go.

[Coffee Addict]

every expansion adds new worlds and gameplay

game packs are the same as expansion packs except not as much content and they dont all add a new map

for stuff packs
these all add new items to play with some of them with their own skill to level, stuff packs not listed add no gameplay
crystal creations
home chef hustle
paranormal
nifty knitting
tiny living
moschino
laundry day
bowling night
kids room stuff
movie night
spooky
cool kitchen

for kits bust the dust adds new gameplay
restoration workshop allows you to fix up a broken stove/coffee maker/microwave/fridge
kitchen clutter allows you to put a few interactable objects down but no new gameplay

none of the kits are worth it unless you feel you must have them

[Coffee Addict]

when deciding on which pack to buy watch a youtube review like LGR to see if the content is worth it or not as not everyone will find the same packs as fun as someone else

[DP Bowie]

like Xeriath said, that depends on your playstyle.
My most recommendation DLC :
- Seasons

If you want pets?
- Cats and Dogs

If you like family playstyle that raising your baby, infant, and children until they grow adulthood :
- Growing Together
- Parenthood

If you wanna be a writer or musician with the max royalty and influence (Fame Mechanics) :
- Get Famous

If you like playing as supernatural creatures :
- Vampires
- Realm of Magic
- Island Living
- Life and Death

Start your own business
- Business and Hobbies
- Get To Work
- Dine Out
- For Rent

[Unfit]

DLC for cats and dogs, seriously. I already pay for my cats and dogs IRL. I want to know how tf this game even got in my library. I won't give EA any of time let alone any of my money. And don't get it twisted, this game is good, the content being carved out and sold desperately is the bad part.. All who condone and normalize this are the problem. and of course they have their stupid third party launcher because anti-consumer behavior is profitable.

[scharmaine]

Please don't listen to the commmet above as it counts as piracy i belive. Even if buying isn't owning Its still someones hard work.

[Daevinski]

Originally posted by DP Bowie:

like Xeriath said, that depends on your playstyle.
My most recommendation DLC :
- Seasons

If you want pets?
- Cats and Dogs

If you like family playstyle that raising your baby, infant, and children until they grow adulthood :
- Growing Together
- Parenthood

If you wanna be a writer or musician with the max royalty and influence (Fame Mechanics) :
- Get Famous

If you like playing as supernatural creatures :
- Vampires
- Realm of Magic
- Island Living
- Life and Death

Start your own business
- Business and Hobbies
- Get To Work
- Dine Out
- For Rent

I choose this reply as "answer" just because it's a very summarized version of everything that was discussed so far. Thank you all for the explanation, I'll get the DLCs slowly during the next sales, but now I have a better idea on where to start.

[scharmaine]

Originally posted by scharmaine:

Please don't listen to the commmet above as it counts as piracy i belive. Even if buying isn't owning Its still someones hard work.

Update: Comment got deleted. Ignore this :p