The Sims Medieval is a standalone game that you could play without purchasing The Sims 3, and it received a lot of praise.
Everything about it, from the storylines to the gameplay to the graphics, was generally well received.
Fast forward to today, and we still don’t have the equivalent of it for The Sims 4. So no historical costumes, no old-timey intrigues, and no ye olde establishments to keep us entertained.
Let’s start with something simple and straightforward. If you aren’t certain of your Sim’s place in the social hierarchy, dress ‘em in this cute but common cotton peasant dress to be on the safe side.
This retexture by wiccandove assures you that the archetypical Wise Old Man of the Mountain (or his associate, the Crazy Old Soldier in the Forest Cottage) is at least stylishly dressed.
The creator also added a bunch of new swatches for the outfit, because even society’s pariahs need variety.
If your Sim is out there tending to smallpox and flu, this incredibly-detailed Medieval Doctor outfit by kennetha_v is proof of their profession.
If, unfortunately, they’re dealing with the plague, it doubles as protection.
Head on over to the Hats section of CAS to add the dreaded Plague Doctor mask to their ensemble.
Seriously gotta commend the creator’s attention to detail, by the way. This outfit has so much depth to it because of all the little accents and accessories.
I’m going to consider this outfit medieval fantasy rather than historical fantasy due to the whole witch issue in history.
Those were dark times (literally) and I refuse to let it touch TS4.
It helps that this outfit by kennetha_v looks like something straight out of a fictional fantasy game, what with the stylish use of metal, leather, and layers.
In my mind, those iconic, donut-esque bundles of hair that sit on top of both ears (like a stylish pair of headphones) are more Star Wars than medieval.
Have you seen Leia Organa or Padme Amidala? But it’s inherently medieval, so it’s staying on this list.
Don’t forget the gold and silver brocade hairnets!
I learned, through a quick Google Search, that those historical party hats (with the veil attached at the back) are apparently called “hennins”. And they were commonly worn by noblewomen.
I guess if your Sim’s children are feeling particularly noble, you can plop this on their head as a status symbol.
16. TSM Queen’s Net Hair for Little Girls by Medieval Sim Tailor & Carpenter
This is, as the creator puts it, a “cute dress” for medieval Sims.
Definitely hits that old village vibe, what with the puffed sleeves and rough cotton texture. It comes in eight styles, and I gotta say; the one with the black and orange pattern really stands out!
19. TSM Circle Braid by Medieval Sim Tailor & Carpenter
So this hairstyle was definitely a staple in medieval times. It’s the old-timey equivalent of today’s long bleached hair with beach waves. Everyone wore their hair this way.
The creator added some fun hair accessories that you can layer on, like metal hair bands and roses. More info – and all relevant download links – can be found in the creator’s description.
20. The Sims Medieval Conversions Recolored by Berryconfetti
The three items here are part of a bigger Simblreen set from Berryconfetti.
If you want the full shebang, you can visit their Patreon page for all the meshes + recolors. In fact, I highly recommend you do, because there are a lot of medieval outfit options on there!
I’m sticking to the three items pictured here to avoid redundancy: the Merchant Dress and Aris Puffy Sleeve top for Children, and the Tredony Jacket plus Striped Pants ensemble.
Don’t forget to download the mesh, otherwise the recolor won’t work!
21. TSM Cook Outfis by Medieval Sim Tailor & Carpenter
This small CC item is a clever, novel concept that I found pretty entertaining, so I decided to include it.
It’s basically a cookbook that allows your Sim to cook ye olde medieval meals like gruel, pottage, and turnip soup. No fettuccine alfredo or truffle-glazed chicken here; no sir!
Peasants may not have had access to the gold, stone, or copper tubs that royalty and military had, but their solid wooden washtubs did the job just fine.
This small stuff pack contains bits n’ things that the creator converted from The Sims Medieval—including a rather intimidating bearskin rug and a wall-mounted heraldic shield.
Most – if not all – of the items here are fit for the study of some noble or high-ranked scholar.
30. Lute (Medieval/Renaissance Guitar) by Esmeralda
