Comparison between The Sims 3 and The Sims 4

The Sims 4 has some features new to the series; in the same time, some features has been lost since The Sims 3.

New features

 * Create a Sim: Hands-on interface.
 * Build mode: Improved and easier
 * The Gallery
 * Traveling across worlds / neighborhoods without losing relationships, inventory or any other data
 * Emotions: each emotion allows unique interactions
 * Multitasking
 * Museums
 * Comedy clubs

New Objects

 * Rocket ships
 * Monkey bar

CAS

 * Pants are tucked in under boots
 * Headwears and hairpieces are now separate

Little Features

 * Breastfeeding
 * Delete and move objects Sims are using without the  cheat
 * Sims can wear any hat with any hairstyles without changing the other

Returned features from previous expansion packs

 * Cowplant
 * Voodoo doll
 * Nightclubs
 * Violin
 * Grand pianos
 * Cupcake machine

Life states

 * Toddlers

NPCs

 * Repairman
 * Firefighter
 * Police
 * Burglar
 * Gardener
 * Butler
 * Social worker
 * Nanny

Objects

 * Dishwasher
 * Pool
 * Newspaper

Cheats

 * (Moveobjects is currently trying to be fixed)
 * restrainfloorelevation