Sims 4 Loading Screen: 33+ Picks to Customize Your Game

Looking for a great custom Sims 4 loading screen?

There are a few great ways you can customize your game without going all-out, and changing your loading screen is one. These files are relatively small in size, and changing the one in your game is as easy as downloading it and throwing it in your mods folder.

Whether you want something that blends right into your game, or something that makes you stand out from the crowd, there’s something on this list for you.

Custom Sims 4 Loading Screens

1. Editor’s Pick: Lights Out Loading Screen by 20th Century Plumbob

Lights Out is the loading screen that I use in my own game.

The neon Plumbob makes it stand out among all the ones on my list (not that I don’t love them). It shines brightly against the dark night sky, and for someone who likes star gazing as much as I do, it’s the perfect pick.

Overall this brings me a galactic vibe to my game that I happen to love. It’s well worth the add, especially because it’s completely free!

2. Retro Pop Art Mountain Range Sunrise Loading Screen by JimBoblia

This Retro Pop Art loading screen features desert-like mountains against a whimsical blue, puffy-clouded sky. It’s inspired by (or perhaps a recreation of) the new Horse Ranch background.

In the foreground, you see a river that’s scarcely lined with desert-like bushes, all of which fits perfectly in the game. The pop art aspect comes in with the dotted design, overall it’s hella cute!

3. Bright Loading Screen by LynnAndSims

The Bright Loading Screen has a real cottagecore vibe to it. It features a sim in a cute dress and floppy hat, standing in a field of spring-colored flowers. It gives your game a cute vibe that’s a perfect fit if you’re someone who often plays a Cottage Living-style game (guilty).

4. Retro Vintage Floral Loading Screen by JimBoblia

If you’re playing a retro-themed game, this Vintage Floral Loading Screen is for you. My least favorite part of the loading screen is probably the faux rips that you see at the bottom and the top – but overall this is a cute design. It’s made of a collection of peaches, oranges and browns that give you a real 70s feel.

5. Pride Planet Loading Screen by Nekochansimmer

If you love a good throw to astronomy, these Pride Planet Loading Screens are hella cute. This set includes 9 different options based on the different pride flags – I’ve picked the rainbow flag. The planets are so cartoony-cute, and it’s the perfect celebratory background for your game.

6. Gothic Aesthetic Loading Screen by CookieBrain14

If you’re looking to add a little darkness to your game, this Gothic Aesthetic Loading Screen is for you. This is an alpha-style screen that has a photo-realistic quality and features black roses burning in the middle. It’s the perfect choice for some vampiric game play.

7. Glowing Centre Loading Screen Mega Set by JimBoblia

The Glowing Centre Loading Screen features a collection of 20 colorful screens. These screens are a solid color with a glow around the plumbob, but they DO NOT have game tips that float over them. If you’re trying to get rid of the tips or don’t care, this is the set for you.

8. Sky Loading Screens by Lotharihoe

A Sky Loading Screen is a great way to customize your game but still make it feel simsish. There are 12 choices here, 3 for each time of day to sunrise to nighttime – pictured is Sunset #2. If you love something simple and cute, this is for you.

9. Geometric Loading Screens by Amakesh

These geometric solid-colored loading screens are a great way to customize your game. There are 27 different screen colors to choose from, I’ve pictured #13 which matches the green plumbob. However, there’s almost any color you can dream of from yellow to pink!

10. Sulani Loading Screens by Katverse

For those that love the island life, these Sulani Loading Screens are perfect. I feel like I’m one of the few that truly loves the Island Living Expansion because beach life is for me – and these are a great way to represent that in your game. I’ve pictured #7, which sees an erupting volcano. Other screens include waterfalls, beach scenes and a gorgeous desert landscape.

11. Retro Inspired Loading Screens by MrsGerbit

These Retro Inspired Loading Screens are a throwback to previous versions of the Sims games. I’ve showcased The Sims 2 grid screen, but there’s everything from Bustin’ Out to adventure (seriously, 12 total to pick from). If you’re a die-hard Sims fan, this is the load screen pack for you.

12. Simblreen Loading Screens by StarrySimsie

If you’re a Halloween fan, these Simblreen Loading Screens are for you. The one I’ve pictured features an orange background with cats, ghosts, spiders moons and leaves – I picked it because it’s the most simsy version for me. However, there are a few other choices.

11. Henford-On-Bagley Loading Screens by Katverse

For all the Cottage Living fans out there, these Henford-On-Bagley Loading Screens are for you. I love Katverse loading screens because they’re picture perfect, and there are 11 you can choose from. I’ve pictured VI, because I love its overall cottage feel.

12. Colour Waves Loading Screens by StarrySimsie

For a more abstract loading screen, this Color Waves Set is for you. There are 3 screens that you can pick from in this pack, I’ve pictured version #2. It features a neutral color set with abstract waves on a sandy colored background.

13. Abstracts Loading Screen by Ceceswepe

Aptly titled Abstracts, this loading screen features abstract wavy lines, which include a cute combination of colors – blue, pink and yellow! I LOVE that this feels like a 3D version of stacked crafting foam. Regardless of what it is, it’s adorable and perfect for a cute, customized game.

14. [STARRY x LEMON] Summer Loading Screens by StarrySimsie

There are 10 loading screen picks in this Summer Pack, and I LOVE them all. I’ve pictured #5, which features a fun summer-inspired sunset (or rise) made with bold colors than blend well together. I also love the pool, lemon and floral options, it’s a truly fun set.

15. IceScream Loading Screens by Arowenc

The IceScream Loading Screens are perfect for some summer game play. There are 5 screen options in this download, each features a solid color background with a etching of ice cream bars printed against it. Your color choices include:

1. Orange
2. Pink
3. Teal
4. Green
5. Purple

The above numbers match the load screens available in the download folder as of the publishing of this article, the file names DO NOT contain the color, just number.

16. Rustic Flowers by Lady Simmer

For anyone looking for a spring/summer vibe background, Rustic Flowers is for you. There are 5 backgrounds, all of which features closeup of flowery scenes, which blend right into your Sims games (the graphics are Maxis Match for sure!).

I’ve pictured #3, there’s flowers, a hidden(ish) bench, and a beautiful nature-esque background. These were taken in the sims game with Lady Simmer’s “spring bloom” gshade preset. They’re a great pause before you start your game.

17. Coastal Vibes Loading Screens by Krysfatale

There are 3 loading screens to choose from in this coastal vibes set. I love the beachy costal vibe you get with this set, but I like that it’s more San Francisco than Sulani.

I’ve pictured version #2 which features a multicolor Plumbob over a harbor with a bridge in the background. It’s my favorite probably simply because of the funky Plumbob, and it’s 100% worth adding to your game.

18. Moonwood Mill Mountain Loading Screen by ghostlycc

For nature-loving Sims (or simmers), the Moonwood Mill Mountain screen is the ideal choice. It features a rocky mountain on the left-hand side with a sparse forest on the right. It’s a great image that has an edge of cartoon that blends right into your game.

19. Winter Landscape by Leandraxe

This Winter Landscape brings out all the holiday vibes. It features a bit more of a cartoony vibe than some of the others on this list, but I really like it. There’s a frozen creek nestled between two snow-covered banks and tall trees with snow-covered branches. It’s super cute and perfect for winter loving simmers.

20. Toy Story Loading Screens by Trini Simmer

If you’re a big Toy Story fan (guilty), these character loading screens are perfect for you. There are 3 backgrounds to choose from – black, white, and sky. I’ve pictured sky because it feels a bit more movie-esque to me.

21. Tartosa Town Beach Loading Screen by ghostlycc

The Tartosa Town Beach Loading Screen is PERFECT for those who want a beachy vibe to add to their game. I would LOVE houses like this (that are playable) in the game. It features beachy row-style houses in front of the boardwalk.

Off in the background, you can see a gorgeous Sulani-esque body of water that has a few rocks and palms, giving off a very vacation-friendly vibe. This is a really cute loading screen that you’ll love having in your game.

22. Cloudy Loading Screens by StarrySimsie

The Cloudy Loading Screens gives you an option of 5 loading screens, all featuring fun, puffy crowds. I’ve featured Day City, which has a city street that’s basked in orange sunlight. In the background, you get gorgeous puffy clouds. This would be another great city I would enjoy being able to use in my game.

23. Pastel Clouds Loading Screen by Plumbaleena

This Pastel Clouds Loading Screen is watercolor, cute and gorgeous. Designed by Plumbaleena, it features yellow, purple, blue, and pink watercolor-style clouds. If you love to live in a pastel-style world, then this is the loading screen for you.

24. Night Sea Loading Screen by Cassie1900

I’m not sure why, but this Night Sea Loading Screen reminds me of Aladdin. I usually avoid downloads from The Sims Resource because they take so long on my computer, but I couldn’t pass up this seascape night sky. It features fun cartoony clouds over a glassy sea with a bright white moon. I’ve used it in my game a few times and it’s well worth it.

25. Warm Nature Loading Screens by Sunivaa

You have 6 screens to pick from in this Warm Nature Pack. They’re a subdued forest and coastal scape that reminds me of something like Ireland or even Scotland – lush, green plant life but a bit duskier than other places. I’ve featured version #1, it has a small flowing creek beside a large aged tree in a very lush landscape.

26. Mt.Komorebi Loading Screens by Katverse

For fans of a winter landscape that like to visit Mt.Komorebi, these loading screens are for you. You have 8 to pick from when you download this pack, and they’re all gorgeous. I’ve chosen version #4, while most of the others are basic landscape scenes this one features a skiing gondola in the background. Katverse has also made matching CAS backgrounds you can pair with it.

27. Gradient Loading Screen by Renikee

I love the Plumbob you get with this gradient loading screen. I think my favorite loading screens are the ones with funky Plumbobs, and this is no exception. This gradient screen features pink, green, blue, and purple, and it bleeds onto the symbol. If you want something non-descript, then this is what you need.

28. Marie from the Aristocats Loading Screen by Trini Simmer

If you’re looking for something cute, cuddly and Disney-focused, the Marie from the Aristocats Loading Screen is perfect. It features a pink background with a cute AF white cat (obviously Marie) on the right side. I love how crisp and clear it is, as that’s not always the case with mod items.

29. Yellow Sunset Loading Screen Background by Cassie1900

Another screen from The Sims Resource I couldn’t help but sharing is this Yellow Sunset. It’s made by the same creator that designed the Aladdin-esque sea sky loading screen, and I love it just as much. It’s the shapes and colors reflecting on the water that does it for me – this is another one that I often throw into my game.

30. Cottage Loading Screens by Clover Collector

If you want choice, Clover Collector’s Cottage Loading Screens is for you. There are 102, loading screens for you to choose from. I’ve pictured Finwick 1B – it features a graveyard next to a cute little cottage with an old car parked beside it. But it’s certainly not the only choice!

31. Sky Loading Screens by DebbiePearl

The Sky Loading Screens by Debbie Pearl are cute, colorful and perfect for something that’s not too decorative. There are 6 sky loading screens, I’m showcasing #4 because I love the swirls in the clouds. It’s just enough to make it fun, without going overboard.

32. Old Loading Screen by Eca

Not a fan of changes? No problem, this Old Loading Screen can help you recoup what you lost. This simple loading screen mod takes you back to a more historic version of the Sims game, so you can feel like the world hasn’t moved too fast.

33. Custom Loading Colors by Ahinan

For something basic buy colorful, these Custom Loading Colors are for you. I’ve got the ultraviolet loading screen displayed. This is the perfect choice if you simply want a different color, but still prefer (basically) a single color. There are PLENTY of color choices in this pack, a full 24 colors.

Frequently Asked Questions

Final Thoughts: Sims 4 Loading Screens

Even if you’re not a big custom content user, loading screens provide you an easy, non-intrusive way to make the game a little bit more your own. I’m all for adding a custom Sims 4 loading screen to your game, and there’s something out there that reflects everyone’s personality.

It’s important to remember that you can only have ONE loading screen in your mods folder at a time. I usually keep my backups in another folder so I can switch my game as I please. I probably keep 2-4 different loading screen mods downloaded at a time.

It might seem like a small element, but to me custom loading screens are a great way to make your game a little more you – even if you’re not a big CC player.

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