From tragic accidents to supernatural forces or unfortunate mishaps, The Sims 4 offers a surprisingly wide variety of ways for your Sims to meet their untimely end. Some players may run a challenge to see how many of these possibilities you can accomplish, while others may simply looking to gain a deeper understanding of game mechanics. Either way, this guide has you covered with everything you need to know about all possible ways for Sims to die in The Sims 4.
Every Possible Way to Kill Sims in The Sims 4
IIn The Sims 4, deaths occur based on random incidents and actions that your Sims may take – leading to unfortunate circumstances, and even bizarre interactions with objects or other individuals. Some types of deaths may have multiple causes/triggers, while others may be restricted or unique to specific Expansion Packs.
Here is a complete list of all potential ways for a Sim to die, listed by related Expansion Pack.
Base Game
- Death by Cow Plant
- Death by Drowning
- Death by Electrocution
- Death by Fire
- Death by Hunger
- Death by Meteorite
- Death by Old Age (Elder Sims)
- Death by Overexertion (Elder Sims)
- Death by Anger – Cardiac Explosion
- Death by Embarrassment
- Death by Laughter – Hysteria
City Living Expansion Pack
- Death by Pufferfish
Mermaids, Aliens, Servos, and Vampires can’t die by Pufferfish.
Seasons Expansion Pack
- Death by Freezing
- Death by Overheating
- Death by Flowers – Death Flower
- Death by Lightning
Get Famous Expansion Pack
- Death by Drowning – Luminary’s Exotic Water Garden
Island Living Expansion Pack
- Death by Fire – Volcanic Activity
- Death by Drowning – Drowned by Mermaid
- Death by Drowning – Eaten by Shark
Eco Lifestyle Expansion Pack
- Death by Being Swarmed By Flies
- Death by Beetles – Beetle Juice
Snowy Escape Expansion Pack
- Death by Falling From Heights
- Death by Vending Machine
Cottage Living Expansion Pack
- Death by Killer Chicken
- Death by Killer Rabbit
High School Years Expansion Pack
- Death by Stink Capsule
- Death by Urban Myth
Lovestruck Expansion Pack
- Death by Broken Heart
Discover University Expansion Pack
- Death by Overexertion
- Death by Catastrophic Meltdown
For Rent Expansion Pack
- Death by Mold
Life & Death Expansion Pack
- Death by Murder of Crows
- Random Death – Out of Body Experience
StrangerVille Game Pack
- Consumed by the Mother
Jungle Adventure Game Pack
- Death by Poison
Spa Day Game Pack
- Death by Steam
Realm of Magic Game Pack
- Death by Spellcaster Overload
- Random Death – Night Wraith Curse
Vampires Game Pack
- Death by Sunlight (Vampires)
My First Pet Stuff Pack
- Death by Rabid Rodent Fever
Romantic Garden Stuff Pack
- Random Death – Wishing Well
Tiny Living Stuff Pack
- Death by being Crushed by a Murphy Bed
Grace is a writer from New Zealand who has been playing a wide range of games since childhood. She comes back to The Sims on occasion whenever she needs something relaxing and fun to play...though admittedly, she spends much more time in the character customizer than playing the actual game!