🧱 Sims Own Business (v0.4A – Alpha)
Sims Own Business is a business simulation mod for The Sims 4 that introduces a structured, office-style work system.
Instead of running a retail store, your Sim operates a professional business, completing assigned work, managing performance, and progressing through a structured daily workflow.
🎮 Features
- 📊 Daily Work System
Work is generated automatically and assigned each day.
- 💻 Computer-Based Work Gameplay
Work is performed through computer interactions.
- ⏱️ Time-Based Work Sessions
Tasks take in-game time to complete.
- 📈 Performance Tracking
Output and quality are tracked per task.
- ⚡ Overtime System
Work beyond business hours with performance trade-offs.
- 🧾 Business Ownership System
Start and sell your business.
(Business names are currently auto-generated.)
- 💾 Persistence System
Business data is saved and loaded automatically.
🔄 Gameplay Overview
Each day:
- Work is generated
- Tasks are assigned
- Your Sim processes work
- Performance is evaluated
Player decisions impact:
- Speed vs quality
- Overtime vs efficiency
🚧 Development Status
This mod is currently in active development (Alpha).
Current Systems
- Core business engine
- Work assignment and processing
- Computer interaction framework
- Time-based session system
- Overtime mechanics
- Business lifecycle (start/sell)
- Persistence system
⚠️ Current Limitations
- Sims may route to computers but do not yet fully sit or perform animations
- Computer interactions are currently functional prototypes
- Some features are still being expanded and refined
📦 Installation
- Download the
.zip file
- Extract contents
- Place files into:
Documents > Electronic Arts > The Sims 4 > Mods
Included Files
SimsOwnBusiness.ts4scriptSimsOwnBusiness_LayerC_Interactions.package
Important
- Do NOT place files more than one folder deep
- Enable Script Mods in game settings
- Restart the game after installing
⚙️ Requirements
- The Sims 4 Base Game
- Script Mods enabled
- XML Injector (required)
📌 Version
v0.4A (Alpha)
Tested on: Latest Sims 4 Patch (April 2026)
🔗 Community
Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/dillmcgrath
Discord:
https://discord.gg/hUHGzu6xBD
