Summary
- Max Villareal is The Sims 4's most notorious child with an Evil trait for pranks and rule-breaking.
- Judith Ward, a celebrity, is a Mean, Materialistic, and a Snob, ready to ruin others' days.
- Wolfgang Munch, a rebellious teen, has Gloomy, Mean, and Dastardly traits and a tragic family backstory.
There’s always a little mischief in the air in The Sims 4, but some Townies take it several steps further, transforming everyday gameplay into all-out drama. Forget neighborly kindness; these are the Sims who will tank a reputation, derail a wedding, or turn a peaceful night into a supernatural hunt.
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Each of these infamous NPCs brings something unique to the table. Some weaponize mean streaks or family drama, others wield supernatural powers, and a few become the focal point of entire packs. These aren’t just bad neighbors; they are the wild cards of the game who are ranked and included here based on their negative traits, disruptive behaviors, and infamous in-game reputations.
8 Max Villareal
Never Trust A Student With An Evil Streak
- Game Pack: Get Together
- Trait: Evil
Don’t be fooled by the grade school uniform—Max Villareal is the most notorious child in The Sims 4. Introduced in Get Together, Max leads the Renegades club with the kind of villainous flair most Sims don’t unlock until adulthood. The Evil trait is rare for a child, and this means Max is hardwired for mischief, delighting in pranks, rule-breaking, and making life tough for every other kid in town.
Beyond schoolyard antics, Max’s villainy is amplified by his family’s shadowy legacy. His father, Jacques, is a suspected crime boss, and rumors swirl about his mother’s mysterious disappearance. With a dysfunctional home life and a club of troublemakers at his beck and call, it’s no surprise that Max Villareal made this list for worst townies in The Sims 4.
7 Judith Ward
Mean, Rich, And Ready To Ruin Someone’s Career
- Game Pack: Get Famous
- Traits: Mean, Materialistic, Snob
A five-star celebrity from the Get Famous expansion pack, Judith Ward is a legend on screen and an absolute menace off it. Her entire personality is a cocktail of antagonistic traits: she's Mean, a Snob, and Materialistic. These traits are not just for show; they fuel her constant negative interactions and her disdain for anyone she considers inferior.
Her biography openly states she will "throw you under the bus to advance her career" and has "burned her fair share of bridges" to get to the top. Her powerful status, combined with her genuinely unpleasant personality, makes her a high-profile nuisance, capable of making other Sims' lives miserable.
6 Wolfgang Munch
The Rebel Without A Cause
- Game Pack: Get Together
- Traits: Gloomy, Mean, Dastardly
Wolfgang Munch may just be the most complicated boy in Windenburg. As a teen Sim, he juggles the Gloomy, Mean, and Dastardly traits, plus a Public Enemy aspiration—meaning his default mood is somewhere between sullen and outright hostile. As a key member of the Renegades club, he always has an outlet for his delinquent activities.
Wolfgang’s villainy is steeped in family drama. A neglected middle child with a single mother who's often left to handle household chores and care for his younger brother, Lucas. This may lead some players to believe that his meanness is a coping mechanism, but that still doesn’t justify Wolfgang’s actions, and for being the Renegades’ top enforcer.
5 Agnes Crumplebottom
The Handbag-Wielding Who Hates Public Display Of Affection
- Game Pack: Cottage Living
- Traits: Loner, Hot-Headed, and Crumplebottom
Agnes Crumplebottom is famed and feared for one thing: her violent hatred of public displays of affection. In Cottage Living, she brings her unique brand of romantic repression to Henford-on-Bagley, armed with her ever-present purse. Her Crumplebottom trait triggers immediate, purse-based violence, ruining dates, weddings, and even casual flirtation.
Her aggression persists even if a Sim manages to befriend her, proving her response is a hard-coded rule. However, Agnes also has a tragic backstory. Her bitterness is rooted in a heartbreaking backstory involving the untimely death of her husband, which makes every romantic gesture a painful reminder of her own lost love.
4 Malcolm Landgraab
The Dangerous Combo of Too Much Money And Not Enough Empathy
- Game Pack: Base Game
- Traits: Evil, Snob
As the teenage heir to the fantastically wealthy Landgraab dynasty, Malcolm Landgraab is one of the most annoying Sims many players encounter in the base game. Sims 4’s Malcolm leans into his Evil and Snob traits, aiming to climb the ranks of villainy with the Public Enemy aspiration.
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Malcolm’s antagonism comes from him wielding his privilege like a weapon. His personality is derived from his ruthless mother, Nancy, positioning him as the dark inheritor of the Landgraab legacy of corporate greed and exploitation. Whether he’s throwing shade at “lesser” Sims, making mean-spirited jokes, or just being an insufferable trust fund kid, Malcolm's the perfect example of privilege gone wrong.
3 Jacques Villareal
The Don Of Windenburg Who Loves Breaking Rules
- Game Pack: Get Together
- Traits: Dastardly, Erratic, Childish, Genius
Every town needs a shadowy figure pulling the strings, and Jacques Villareal fits the bill. As the head of Windenburg’s most notorious family and leader of the Knights of the Hedge club, Jacques has the Erratic, Childish, Genius, and Dastardly traits, plus a Public Enemy aspiration. He’s not just a bad influence—he’s a full-on crime boss.
What makes Jacques a truly chilling Sim is the mystery surrounding him. The most significant shadow hanging over his head is the "mysterious circumstances" of his wife's disappearance. A mystery that’s fueled countless fan theories and debates. His villainy may be a puzzle box, but its impact is clear in the dysfunction of his children, especially the Evil Max.
2 Vladislaus Straud
He Will Steal Your Plasma And Your Peace Of Mind
- Game Pack: Vampires
- Traits: Evil, Music Lover, Loner
Vladislaus "Vlad" Straud from the Vampires game pack is the archetypal gothic horror lord of Forgotten Hollow. With his Evil, Loner, and Master Vampire traits, Vlad is engineered to disrupt. His notorious move is showing up uninvited and draining the Sim’s plasma while the rest of the household sleeps.
Vlad’s backstory runs deep: He’s the centuries-old founder of Forgotten Hollow and architect of a sprawling vampire dynasty. He’s also known for feuding with other occult Sims or waging a Cold War against the Vatore siblings. Vlad is the type of Sim who brings the conflict directly to players' doorsteps, making him an unforgettable and often infuriating character in the game.
1 Greg (Greggorius Lunvik)
The Apex Predator Of Moonwood Mill
- Game Pack: Werewolves
- Traits: Immortal, Feral Fury, Aggressive
Greggorius Lunvik is the definition of “Feral Fury.” Introduced in the Werewolves game pack, this legendary werewolf is the "true alpha" of Moonwood Mill and the ultimate challenge for any Sim who dares to approach him. Permanently in werewolf form, immortal, and fueled by tragedy, Greg attacks almost any Sim on sight.
What makes Greg so terrifying isn’t just brute strength—it’s his heartbreaking lore. Once a powerful spellcaster and loving husband, he lost everything, and his grief transformed him into the ultimate predator. He’s notoriously hard to befriend, and his aggression keeps players always in fight or flight mode.
The Sims 4
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 70 /100 Critics Rec: 26%
- Released
- September 2, 2014
- ESRB
- T for Teen: Crude Humor, Sexual Themes, Violence
- Developer(s)
- Maxis
- Publisher(s)
- Electronic Arts
- Engine
- Proprietary Engine
- Cross-Platform Play
- Xbox, PlayStation, and computer versions of Sims 4 are all separate games incompatible with each other
- Cross Save
- no
