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It’s not a secret thatThe Sims 4has made it harder for players to kill Sims. The chances of a Sim dying by fire or drowning, for example, are not that high compared to previous games. It may seem weird, but some devious players desire to kill a certain Sim for many reasons: story progression, being annoying, or a bunch of other reasons.
The most common deaths inThe Sims 4are the ones related to real-life daily activities, like getting burned alive by a cheap stove or being electrocuted too many times. Meanwhile, uncommon deaths are extremely unexpected. For example, a Sim could be killed by a wild rabbit or crushed under a vending machine. Read on to find outall the ways to kill Sims inThe Sims 4.
Updated on July 05, 2025, by Ashely Claudino:The Enchanted by Nature expansion pack brought fairies to The Sims 4, and while they are one of the easiest occults to keep alive in this game, there are two deaths that only these creatures can go through. This article has been updated and now includes two deaths that are exclusive to the Enchanted by Nature pack: Death by Emotional Overload and Death by Emotional Starvation.
How to Kill a Sim in The Sims 4
InThe Sims 4, Sims can face a range of possible, often unexpected, deaths that can strike from accidental missteps or carefully planned schemes. While some players embrace these fates for storytelling, others prefer to guide their Sims away from danger. Players can choose death types in Create-A-Sim or take their chances based on choices made in Live Mode. Here are all of the possible deaths inThe Sims 4:
Description
Death by Anger
These Sims were so angry that they had a stroke and died. Alive Sims will gain an Angry Moodlet when in their presence.
Death by Beetles
This death is the fastest. Players won’t even have a chance to plead with Grim Reaper. It’s caused by drinking three Beetles Juice Drinks.
Death by Being Crushed By a Murphy Bed
Sims were crushed by a Murphy Bed after attempting to put it down too many times. They get their Energy from possessing other Sims.
Death by Being Swarmed By Flies
InEco Lifestyle, Simmers can bond with flies. If it goes wrong, they’ll be eaten alive. Flies will stay around this Sim even after death.
Death by a Broken Heart
Sims who experience a lot of romantic turmoil in their lives can die of heartbreak. This is caused by repeated rejection, bad dates, bad breakups, jealousy, and depressed eating (which can result in choking).
Death by Cowplant
An Adult Cowplant can eat Sims, thus killing them. When these Ghosts are angry, they can kill plants.
Death by Crow
If Sims are consistently mean or mischievous to a crow, they will be attacked by the crow and die.
Death by Drowning
By swimming while tired or building a fence around the pool, Sims will drown. These Ghosts are afraid of water and form puddles when they move.
Death by Electrocution
Fixing electrical objects while standing in a puddle or withlow Handiness Skillwill cause Sims to die by Electrocution. They can break objects by possessing them.
Death by Embarrassment
These Sims were Mortified before dying, they’ll even stay Embarrassed after death.
Death by Emotional Overload
Fairy Sims can regenerate Emotional Force by absorbing the emotions of other Sims. If a fairy Sim absorbs too many powerful emotions, they will become overloaded, which will lead to death by laughter.
Death by Emotional Starvation
Fairy Sims don’t need food in order to survive, but they do need Emotional Force. If players don’t acquire enough Emotional Force to keep their Fairy Sims content, they candie of Emotional Starvation.
Death by Falling from Heights
If Sims tried to climb with no gear, no necessary preparations, and in bad weather, there is a big chance they’ll fall to their death.
Death by Fire
Fire hazards are very common; either by cooking on a cheap stove with no Skill or by putting a rug near a lit fireplace. After death, they can set objects on fire.
Death by Flowers
Creating a Death Flower arrangement (or a normal one with the Death Flower scent) will cause Sims to age. For example, a Toddler will become a Child, while a Child will grow into a Teen. Meanwhile, Elders will die as it’s the last stage of their life.
Death by Freezing
Swimming or wearing light clothes in very cold weather can freeze Sims to death. TheseGhosts can cool hot Simsor kill them by Freezing.
Death by Hunger
Players can delete every food source and starve their Sim to death. After death, Hunger needs decay more quickly, and they can eat even if they’re full.
Death by Killer Chicken
Repeatedly use the mischievous or mean interactions with chickens inThe Sims 4until they attack the Sims. If they survived the attack, repeat the steps until they’re dead.
Death by Killer Rabbit
Killedby a wild rabbit by using the stepsmentioned above, but on a rabbit.
Death by Laughter
If the Sim is Very Playful and, after a while, becomes Hysterical, they’ll die from laughter. Nearby Sims will get a Playful Moodlet when in the Ghost’s presence.
Death by Lightning
When there is a thunderstorm, if Sim gets struck by lightning too many times, they’ll die.
Death by Magic Overload
Spellcasters who keep performing spells while their meter is full will die from overload. Spellcasters will keep their abilities even after death.
Death by Meteor
Sims can get a scared moodlet while looking through a telescope that will send a meteor crashing into them if they do not seek cover indoors.
Death by Old Age
These Sims lived their life to the fullest and died a normal death. They take a nap most of the time as Ghosts.
Death by Overexertion
If Elders keep WooHoo’ingor exercising while tired, they’ll die from Overexertion.
Death by Overheating
During a heatwave, Simmers can force their Sim to wear heavy clothing and to warm themselves on a fireplace. This will result in their death. After death, they warm up cold Sims or kill them by overheating.
Death by Poison
While exploring a jungle, Sims might get poisoned by many things like spiders and scorpions. If players don’t treat them immediately, they’ll die. These Ghosts will often burp, making Sims around them pass out
Death by Pufferfish
If Sims had a low Cooking Skill and made a Pufferfish Nigiri, there’s a 50% chance they’ll die from poisoning.
Death by Rabid Rodent Fever
Sims can get bitten by a Rodent Pet. If not treated, they’ll die from an illness. These Ghosts will resemble a giant rodent.
Death by Steam
After theSupreme Steaming Moodletwhile being in the Sauna, if players forced their Sim to stay, they’ll eventually die from the steam.
Death by Stink Capsule
Sims can suffocate from a Stink Capsule that is set off in their locker.
Death by Sunlight
Vampires will die if they stay outtoo long in the sun.
Death by The Mother Plant
While solving the Strangerville mystery, Sims can be consumed and killed by the Mother Plant. These Ghosts’ needs don’t decay.
Death by Too Many Out Of Body Experiences
Too many dips in the Baleful Bog, which allows Sims to temporarily become ghosts, can result in a permanent death.
Death by Urban Myth
Failing to summon an Urban Myth can cause Sims to get terrified to death.
Death by Vending Machine
These Sims were crushed by a Vending Machine because they kept shaking it and climbing on it until it fell on them.
Here’s a more detailed look at some of the most common and iconic ways that Sims can die in the game:
Death By a Broken Heart
One of the most difficult deaths to achieve is death by a broken heart. Sims who experience a repeated string of bad dates, bouts of jealousy, rejection, and breakups run the risk ofdying from their sorrowful feelings. Players will have to ignore the warning notifications and intentionally sabotage dates to cause this death.
If Sims are at risk of dying as a result of their romantic turmoil, they should avoid depressed eating. Repeatedly devouring food from the Sweetheart Box can result in death by a broken heart. The Sim will be seen crying and choking on their food until they keel over and die.
Death By Drowning
Perhaps the most legendary death featured inThe Simsis one where they get stuck in a body of water before eventually drowning. This was a way for players to show their psychotic side, with people loving the idea of creating pools, telling a Sim to enter, and removing the ladder to see them drown.
The fact that poolsweren’t initially present inThe Sims 4was a source of discontent for many. However, they were added later on in a patch and let players access their dark side and sacrifice Sims once again.
Death By Electrocution
When objects are broken in a Sim’s house and their Handiness skill isn’t all that high, then players are better off calling a repairman instead. This is because Sims who try and fix electrical appliances without the know-how stand a risk of passing away after getting shocked.
Death by Electrocution can come out of nowhere and isn’t really a great thing to experience either. If players are obstinate about improving their Sim’s Handiness skill work by learning the same thing practically, then ensure that the Sim isn’t standing in or around water while fixing an appliance to reduce the risk of an electrical shock.
Fairy Sims, introduced toThe Sims 4with the Enchanted by Nature expansion pack, require Emotional Force in order to survive. One of the various ways to regenerate Emotional Force inThe Sims 4is to absorb the emotions of others.
While fairies can detect the emotions in the room and detect if a Sim is feeling a dangerously powerful emotion, they may skip this step entirely. If a Sim absorbs too many powerful emotions within a certain period of time, they will slowly enter a state of overload and get a deadly case of the giggles.
Death By Fire
Players would obviously panic if a fire bursts out in their house, especially since it can lead to the death of a Sim. It doesn’t help that regular Sims take ages to extinguish a fire, which can lead to the blaze spreading to other places.
Make sure to keep smoke detectors in every room of a house, especially in the kitchen. It automatically calls the fire department and ensures that players don’t have to waste precious seconds seeking out a phone to call the department.
Death By Hunger
Death by Hunger is something that most players won’t experience until they actively decide to remove any sources of food from the house. If Sims startsaying Simlish phrasessuch as “Feebee Lay!” and “Shooflee!”, it is a call for help that should not be ignored. This slow and agonizing death will make players feel like monsters if it happens.
Keep the fridge stocked and don’t be afraid to order in if a Sim’s Hunger reaches critical levels. Anything is better than letting Sims starve painfully till they eventually succumb to their needs.
Death By Old Age
Sure, it’s heartbreaking to see a beloved Sim die of old age, but players should feel proud to know they kept their Sim alive long enough to earn a peaceful death. After all, a big part ofThe Simsis creating generations, and the fact that a Sim lived a long and hearty life means that they’ve left a legacy of their own over time.
Of course, players can delay the inevitable bytrying to negotiate with the Grim Reaperwhen they come for a person’s soul. Try asking Sims who have a high Relationship with the potential victim to try and do the same, since it increases the chances of that Sim’s lifespan being extended.
Death By Anger
Themoodlet system inThe Sims 4has been a source of great contention in the series. Some people feel that this gameplay mechanic makes certain interactions more meaningful, while others felt that Sims end up changing moods so frequently that it turned everyone’s personality to be fairly similar, which was a cardinal sin in the eyes of most players.
However, over time, people have warmed up to the moodlet system and realized how it can make gameplay more engaging than even before, In fact, some of these moodlets can become so strong and overpowering that Sims can suffer from many adverse conditions as a result. A rather notable example of this is how Sims who get furious can pop a gasket and get a stroke, leading to their unexpected demise!
Death By Embarrassment
Another moodlet that can affect Sims is embarrassment, which generally happens when Sims soil themselves, get rejected, or anything else along the same lines. Sims who suffer such indignities over and over again can get mortified over time, which can be rather rough on a Sim in a way that no one would expect.
Sims who get embarrassed to a huge extent will end up dying of embarrassment, suffering from extreme mortification. It’s a rather amusing death, although players will find it rather hard to see the humor in things if a Sim they were particularly attached to ended up passing away because of this moodlet.
Death By Too Many Out Of Body Experiences
One of Ravenwood’s most compelling tourist attractions is theBaleful Bog. Dipping into the murky waters allows for Sims to have an Out Of Body Experience that will temporarilyturn them into ghosts. During this time, they can enjoy all the perks of being a ghost, including spooking other Sims and working on their Ghost Mastery. Their progression carries over to the next time the Sim becomes a ghost.
While having Out Of Body Experiences can be freeing and thrilling, overindulging in this habit can have deadly consequences. Repeated use of the Baleful Bog can result in death and permanently turn Sims into a ghost.
