Part of playing The Sims 4 is going on long custom content shopping hauls for gorgeous hairstyles, clothing, and even furniture. With all of it being free for the most part, it's easy to get lost in the sea of amazing content created by highly talented community members, who have been around and playing the game for years.
Custom content can be roughly divided into two categories: Maxis match, which is more true to the original style of the game and low-end PC friendly, and Alpha CC, which is more realistic but has higher poly counts, which can make some of the items difficult for a PC to render. For players who have beefier PCs, however, and who like a dose of immersion, here are some of the top Alpha CC creators to support.
Updated on June 30th, 2021 by Anastasia Maillot: Even if The Sims 4 as a game remains flawed and lacking in some regard, its modding community never rests when it comes to making it a better game. That not only includes gameplay-enhancing mods, but also custom content artists that bring to life clothing, accessories, and objects players have always dreamed of having in their game.
With how many artists there are, it was no question at all that the original list of alpha CC creators could be and needed to be expanded. There are new artists only just coming to the scene now, as well as veterans who deserve their name to be put out there for the immensely hard work they do for the community – for free.
15 MXIMS
Although MXIMS is a retired creator, there's no way they could not be included among the best alpha CC creators. MXIMS is focused mainly on interior design and appliances, so all of their CC is ideal for those who love build and buy mode and like to spend hours perfecting their Sims' home.
MXIMS's objects are extremely high in detail and clearly inspired by real-world styles. On their Tumblr page, you can find Apple electronics and minimalistic Scandinavian style furniture that's only been recently officially included in actual expansions and packs in The Sims 4.
14 NitroPanic
Crazy and colorful, NitroPanic's custom content is perfect for Sims who like to go out with a big statement piece. The clothing is fairly basic in design but has that super edgy street style look that only the coolest of Sims are able to pull off. Get ready for a ton of bright neon colors as well.
Although most of the clothes are wild and quite out there, some pieces work as really nice basic additions to any Simmer's CC arsenal. Have a look through NitroPanic's colorful website and chances are you'll even recognize some of the trends showcased there.
13 Leahlilith
If you're looking for gorgeous hair that has multiple tones and shades, Leahlilith is a very solid choice. Best known for their multi-dimensional hairstyles with natural and unnatural colors that perfectly mirror real-life hairstyles, there's no better source of alpha CC hairstyles than their Tumblr blog.
There's something for everyone here. Some styles are trendier than others, making them pop out more in everyday looks. Each style also comes with three basic hair colors: blonde, brown and red. You also have a fourth category for all hairstyles with other color options for your adventurous Sims. Make sure to double-check you always have the mesh, and you know how to install the CC in question.
12 Busra-Tr
Based in Turkey, Busra-Tr is among the featured artists on The Sims Resource, which is among the best sites to find alpha CC in particular. Their custom content focuses primarily on clothing, with each piece coming off as a statement piece of fashion.
Busra-Tr's clothes are extremely detailed. They come with creases, flowy sleeves, individually rendered strings and metallic details, and other cool features. They might not be your typical everyday kind of fashion, but all the clothes are absolutely gorgeous and catwalk-ready regardless.
11 Magnolia-C
Magnolia-C's custom content includes a variety of cool, unique, and edgy clothing that's sure to set your Sims apart from the rest of the townies. Each piece of clothing has a staggering amount of detail to them, including individual creases, strings, and small bows. This is the kind of realism all alpha CC lovers appreciate.
Among the clothing, however, there's also a whole selection of extremely realistic accessories. The style of Magnolia-C is ideal for fashion-savvy Sims who enjoy street styles and repurposed vintage fashion. Their creations can be found on Tumblr and on SimsDom.
10 Anto
Anto is a Spanish custom content creator who has been playing the game since The Sims 2 and providing the community with highly realistic, smooth, and trendy hairstyles. His specialty definitely lies in hair, as with every style he also includes a bunch of different colors that give them a bit more depth versus the default colors.
A lot of people have also recolored some of Anto's hairs, so his content is a go-to place for new meshes as well. To check out his content, visit his profile on TSR.
9 Wondymoon
Custom content isn't all just about cosmetic stuff like hairstyles and makeup. It can also be about furniture and CC lots, which is another rabbit hole many Simmers risk getting. For a good dose of Alpha CC furniture, Wondymoon is one of the best artists to go to. Wondymoon is originally from Turkey, and also has their own website for their creations.
There are so many different styles and sets that can be found on Wondymoon's artist page that it would be difficult to summarize them all. No matter what kind of look you're going for, there's most likely a furniture set for you.
8 Wingssims
One can never have too many Alpha CC hairstyles, especially when some of them are so detailed and unique that it's impossible to resist them. Chinese artist Wings Sims brings in some of the most three-dimensional-looking hairstyles the community has ever seen, with even individual wisps and strands.
The colors are also way more varied and have a more natural, washed-out look to them, rather than being blocky and cartoon-like. To support Wings, check out their artist profile on TSR.
7 GoppolsMe
The cool thing about The Sims 4 is that players have the power to create diverse and unique-looking characters. For players who would like to add some K-pop style makeup into their games, there's one somewhat new creator, GoppolsMe. They also have a Patreon for more exclusive creations, allowing the community to support them.
The makeup CC is extremely high quality and detailed, and pairs well with particularly realistic skin tones and masks as well. GoppolsMe also has some of the nicest-looking eyebrows available, with individual hairs and wisps meticulously drawn out.
6 Stealthic
Another major creator in the community is Stealthic, although they are no longer active within the Sims community and have moved on to Second Life instead. That being said, most of their creations can still be accessed and downloaded from TSR, and since they specialize in new meshes, it's a go-to place to pick up meshes for any recolors.
The colors themselves are also way better in Stealthic's hairstyles since they add more variety and depth into the game. You can find a large collection of their creations over at TSR.
5 Pinkzombiecupcakes
When it comes to clothing, it can be hard to find creators who have a whole collection worth of stuff available. However, long-time creator Pinkzombiecupcakes is the perfect person to support when it comes to realistic and trendy Alpha CC clothing. In particular, they have some cool Nike sports clothing and other real-life brands as well.
While most of their clothes are original meshes created by the artist themselves, sometimes they'll have recolors of meshes they don't own. When downloading from their artist page, make sure to check if the mesh is included or not.
4 Metens
Not all Alpha CC has to be super detailed. Even among Alpha creators, there are different styles and some are more low-end PC friendly. If you'd like to find something that's plainer and runs better on laptops, Metens is a great German artist to support. Their CC clothing not only looks gorgeous but doesn't go overboard with details.
From simple outfits to sporty clothes and adorable dresses, Metens has a pretty wide variety of original meshes available. Their creations can be found at TSR.
3 Lumy Sims
For something more unique and detailed, with an edgy style, Lumy Sims has a whole collection of clothes that are not only creative but also have a high amount of detail to them, from creases to ruffles. Lumy's unique fashion styles are especially good for players who want something out of the ordinary.
Lumy also has a Patreon where they can be supported. Patrons will be able to access some exclusive CC gifts, as well as get their hands on any of their creations early. To find all of Lumy's creations, visit their blog page.
2 PralineSims
One of the most well-known and long-time creators within The Sims community is undoubtedly PralineSims, who has been around since The Sims 2. Known for extremely realistic and aesthetically pleasing cosmetic CC, makeup, skin tones, eyes, and brows, their page is one of the most visited ones among creators.
PralineSims also creates quite a few Build Mode CC pieces, such as floors and walls. Their profile has a wide array of Alpha style lots ready to be inhabited by Alpha CC Sims. Most of their content is on TSR, but they've moved on to their own site over at Tumblr.
1 Madlen
Alpha CC shoes can be really tricky to get right and there's only a handful of artists that really nail these creations. It's why Madlen is such a vital part of the CC community because they're specialized in making shoes look gorgeous no matter what style players go for.
From intricate high heels to comfortable, chunky sneakers, Madlen has mastered just about any type of shoe one could imagine. Much of their work is over at TSR, but their primary location is on their Tumblr blog, which features some of their other work from clothing to Build Mode items.