The Sims Wiki:Game guide types

There are many types of tutorials that they can fall under. Here is a list and description of each of them.

General tutorials
General Tutorials are tutorials pertaining to normal gameplay in The Sims series. They are what most players of The Sims mostly look for.

CAS tutorials
CAS Tutorial are tutorials pertaining to Create a Sim, Create a Style, and Create a Pet. They usually involve giving Sims certain appearances, or modding and creating custom clothing.

Building tutorials
Building Tutorials are tutorials the pertain to buy mode and build mode. They involve building, buying, and decorating houses and other lots.

Storytelling tutorials
Storytelling tutorials are tutorials that help make certain events in The Sims series. They involve making certain situations and visuals that aren't possible in The Sims series, usually for a video or picture.

Other tutorials
Other Tutorials are the more advanced and uncommon tutorials. They range from a large list of topics not included in any of the above tutorial types.

Walkthroughs and guides
Walkthroughs and guides are long tutorials, full of information, and pertain to one topic or game (console, handheld, and mobile versions only).