[Top 25] Sims 4 Best Shader Presets To Make Your Game Look Awesome

Sims 4 Best Shader Presets To Make Your Game Look Awesome
In-game screenshot showing how much the game can change when using a shader preset


25. Enchanted Forest

Screenshot showing the game with and without this shader preset

A Gshade preset by LadySimmer.  There’s more shadows and the light stands out as warmer, and so do the colors. This is the perfect preset for a dark cottagecore aesthetic. There is a preset for Create-A-Sim, and a preset for gameplay.

You can download them here

 

24. Applebutter

Screenshots showing the game with and without the shader preset not only during the day but at night too.

This Gshade preset by ManaWhims also focuses on warm colors and adds a comic outline to the game. It’s cozy but vibrant.

You can download it here.

 

23. ellcrze 2.0

Three screenshots showing the game without preset, with the ellcrze 2.0 preset, and with the original ellcrze preset.

The second version of the original ellcrze,. It has changes in background focus with more brightness. It’s subtle, but the background makes it stand out.

You can download it here.

 

22. Glow Comic

In-game screenshot using the comic preset

This Gshade preset by simgirlz darkens the game a little but gives everything a comic outline, making this preset unique in its style, as most presets search for brightness.

You can download it here.

 

21. Kawaii Bloom

In-game screenshot showing the game's appearance before and after using the shader preset

A gshade preset by Kawaii Whims made to make the game brighter, more vibrant and alive. Shadows are reduced and the brightness is increased, with lighter colors.

You can download it here

 

20. Storybook

in-game screenshot of the game's appearance when using the preset

A cozy gshade preset made by ellcrze. Recently a lot of ellcrze’s content has disappeared. But fortunately, a simmer has made an archive with a lot of the missing content.

You can now download Storybook here.

 

19. Boho Dreams

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MoITv-aVT2o

A video showing how the preset looks in-game

This Reshade Preset, also made by ellcrze, makes the game brighter, lighter, and the colors are slightly saturated making it even more colorful.

You can download it here.

 

18. Cinnamon Bear

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3bXaHvSpdJg

A video showcasing the shader preset

This Gshade preset by tianaberrie is cozy and perfect for fall. The main colors are red, brown, green, and orange. All reminiscent of fall.

Download it here.

 

17. T O A S T E D

In-game screenshot with and without the shader preset

This is the second version of the gshade “toast” by toqsiic. It gives the game a simple, minimalist cozy vibe. Not too dark, not too bright, same color palette.

You can download it here.

 

16. Festive Mulled Wine

In-game screenshot with and without the shader preset

A beautiful festive Gshade preset by Lady Simmer. The game colors feel warmer and stronger. Especially red and green. Appropriate considering the winter season theme.

You can download it here.

 

15. Dopamine

In-game screenshot showcasing three shader presets, including Dopamine

This gameplay-friendly preset for Gshade and Reshade by Simdriella gives the game a light positive pastel color vibe, without being too bright or saturated.

You can download it here.

 

14. Cotton Candy

In-game screenshot with and without the shader preset

This Gshade preset by Kawaii Whims makes the world much brighter, lighter, and more colorful. The perfect amount of brightness and saturation.

Download it here.

 

13. Rose Milk Tea

In-game screenshot with and without the shader preset

This Gshade by malixacc highlights not just red but brown as well. The game feels brighter as different colors are not in the forefront. Warmer colors make the game feel cozier.

You can download it here.

 

12. Berrieforest

In-game screenshot with and without the shader preset

Simple, beautiful Gshade preset by tianaberrie. This preset makes the world just a little brighter, enough to make a difference, without completely changing the game and colors.

You can download it here.

 

11. Angel Cake

Screenshot in CAS showing a sim with and without the shader presets

A Gshade preset by Lady Simmer that makes the colors warmer. It feels like looking through a slightly red-colored lens. It’s soft and romantic. 

You can download it here.

 

10. Fuschia

Screenshot in CAS showing a sim with and without the shader presets

A Gshade preset made by AGAWIN. Made for Create-A-Sim but could be used for gameplay with a strong computer (read the website well). This preset softens game objects and adds a thin comic outline effect.

You can download it here.

 

9. Sweet + Sour

In-game screenshot with the Sweet preset and Sour preset

These are a pair of 2 Gshade presets by Asimsa. Sweet is ideal for screenshots. You can use it for gameplay and building but it would be very laggy. It has a sort of pink lens effect while sour seems to have a turquoise lens. Sour is perfect for gameplay and most in-game actions and activities. 

You can download them both here.

 

8. Tofu

in-game screenshot used as a thumbnail by ellcrze to introduce the preset

This is yet another Gshade preset by ellcrze. It makes the game seem soft and dreamy. Not too much light or saturation or the comic outline. It’s just soft and peaceful to look at. You can download it here.

 

7. Chocolate Pie

In-game screenshot with and without the shader preset

This is a Gshade preset by Dumbabie. It makes the world darker but also makes pink stand out. It’s a mix of dark and light. A specific aesthetic that, while being unusual is interesting and makes you want to see how the game would look using this preset.

Download it here.

 

6. Senshi

In-game screenshot with and without the shader preset

A Gshade preset by simsenshi that also experiments with focus. Everything is a little blurred, feels like a dream. The colors are bright but covered by the blur. If you want a very soft game, you can download this preset here.

 

5. Draincore

Screenshot in CAS showing a sim with and without the shader preset.

This Gshade preset by Gloomiee is inspired by Draincore. Darker filter, blur, and lights in specific places.  It’s designed for CAS but screenshots are possible. And if your computer can handle it, maybe if you’re feeling like playing with a darker vibe, you can download it here.

 

4. Lottie’s+ Planet

CAS screenshots with both shader presets

These two Gshade presets by moonivys give a soft, smooth, wholesome look to your game. One is sharper than the other, so it’s up to you to choose which one fits your game better.

You can download them here.

 

3. Pastel Dreams

Screenshot in CAS showing a sim with and without the shader preset.

This Gshade and Reshade preset by shinybacon have an extremely cute vibe. Almost an anime vibe with the comic outline effect. It makes the game look soft and wholesome. 

You can download them here.

 

2. Aquarium

In-game screenshot with and without the shader preset

A Gshade preset by ellcrze that is incredibly light, blue, and beautiful. Perfect for the pool, and the beach..it’s stunning.

Download it here.

 

1. Comic

In-game screenshot with and without the shader preset

This reshade is made by Joyceisfox is so bright, pastel-colored, and has a bit of a comic outline that isn’t too thick. It’s truly Beautiful.

Download it here.

 

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