SimHomestead - a Sim Settlements add on
⚪ Last updated 2018⚠️ Install Order · 3 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 3.1% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #12 of 13 Sim Settlements mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Homesteaders addon aims to bring a bit more solidity and stability to the settlement homes.
Requires Version 2. 1. 7 or Greater of Sim Settlements
and Far Harbor DLC
[ Russian Translation: SimHomestead_RU ]
NOTICE: v4. 0+ now requires Far Harbor DLC
Contents (Newest changes in yellow)
New Settlement Leaders:
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[]Honest Dan (WIP - Unfortunately, since Bethesda "killed him off" after his quest line he's non-functional ... for now.)
New Interior Plots:
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[]Commercial Brothel (Choice Only plan - won't randomly build)
[]Commercial "Prime Meats" - Butcher L1 (Custom Meat & BBQ Vendor)
[]Commercial "Bar None" - Bar L1 (Custom Bar Vendor w/a few signature cocktails)
[]Industrial "Water Recycler" - L1 provides 33% purified water, L2: 66%, L3: 100%
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[]Industrial "Glass Recycler" - Produces mostly glass, some crystal, some ceramic, and rarely fiber optics.
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]Industrial "Explosives Lab" - Produces some Molotov Cocktails, a few grenades and some experimental explosives for settlement.
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[]2 Brick Houses (13 Level 1 variants, 4 Level 3 variants)
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]Park House w/Gardens-
[]Masonry Store (General Vendor)
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]Butcher L1 (Custom Meat & BBQ Vendor), Deli L2 (Custom Deli Vendor w/14 new food items!)New Industrial:
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[]Gravel Pit (Provides cement and occasional rare minerals)
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]Herbal Shop (L1) / Drug Factory (L2) (Provides herbs, and at L2 consumer drugs)New Martial:
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[]2x2 Heavy Tower (Beta L3) -- Beta: mounted minigun is unusable currently
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]2x2 Gatehouse (L1/L2)[]1x1 Sniper Tower
New Recreational:
[]Interior Brothel
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[]2x2 Heavy Tower (Beta L3) -- Beta: mounted minigun is unusable currently
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[]Gravel Pit (Provides cement and occasional rare minerals)
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[]Masonry Store (General Vendor)
SimHomestead is a Sim Settlements add-on that introduces homesteader settlers who invest more time and energy into building their homes, reflecting a more stable Commonwealth. With 4,430 endorsements and 145,204 downloads, it's a popular choice for players seeking deeper settlement building.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust: 4,430 endorsements and 145k downloads show it's a go-to for settlement fans.
- Fits the Sim Settlements vibe perfectly—adds settlers who actually care about their homes, not just shacks.
- Still relevant for modded playthroughs even if it's older; the concept holds up.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2018—might have compatibility issues with newer Sim Settlements versions or the base game.
- Requires Sim Settlements to work, so it's not for players who haven't already invested in that mod.
For Fallout 4 players who love Sim Settlements and want more immersive settler behavior. If you're building sprawling settlements and want settlers to feel more invested, this is for you. Skip if you're not using Sim Settlements or prefer vanilla settlement mechanics.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure you have Sim Settlements installed and updated before adding this mod, as it's a dependency.
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or NMM to handle installation and load order automatically.
- Check the mod's comments section for any known issues with current Sim Settlements versions, since it's old.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Fallout 4 Mods
- Author
- Eldarth
- Version
- 4.9
- Downloads
- 145,204
- Endorsements
- 4,430
- Category
- Sim Settlements
- Created
- 5/28/2017
- Updated
- 8/5/2018
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