All of the items are free to download, but a few special items are available to those who donate to keep the site up and running. Around the SimsĪround the Sims is also ‘old school.’ This French-run site (don’t worry, it’s also in English) has some pretty great Sims 3 downloads available, which were custom made by the site owner. Keep in mind that all downloads are provided by the users. They also have free downloads available, but they are not quite organized (or as ‘easy’ as downloading via The Sims Resource or the Sims 3 Store). It is the Sims forum for fans and newcomers alike. Mod the Sims is still in the form of a forum after its many years of being in existence. Additionally, they often have special sales where the items are usually half-off or more, so keep your eyes peeled for their “Daily Deal.” The coolest part about using the Sims 3 Store, however, is that you can download during game play. For those with legal versions of the Sims 3 and expansions packs, you will receive a free content package upon registration. While most of the Sims downloads here are paid, Electronic Arts will sometimes offer freebies. It is a UGC (user generated content) site, so you can get a variety of types of downloads for your Sims from here. The majority of the downloads on the Sims Resource are free, while others are reserved for “premium” members (the cost for their premium subscription is 11.95 euros for 2 months). They started with downloads for the original Sims game and still have them available, as well as downloads for the Sims 2 and Sims 3. This is truly a great resource for Sims 3 custom content.

Here are a few great websites for free Sims 3 downloads. True fangirls (and fanboys – yes, there are a few) are always looking for good quality Sims freebies online. The Sims 3 is addictive for many to the point where pre-ordering every Sims 3 expansion pack until your fan is on fire is the norm.