Originally launched in 2011, Minecraft is one of the most popular and instantly-recognizable video games of all time. Mojang has released an endless number of content updates over the years, but even then, you may have spent so many hours in the game, you find yourself wanting even more new content to explore.
That's where mods come in — other Minecraft enthusiasts have gone in and made their own brand-new content for others to enjoy. Thanks to the community, even the most well-loved and played games out there can get a fun, fresh coat of paint every once in a while.
9 Philip’s Ruins
If you’re looking to add some mysterious, adventurous vibes to your Minecraft world, one new mod to consider is Philip’s Ruins by philipmoddev. This mod adds a whole slew of ruins around the map for you to explore, and come with loot to plunder.
To keep the Indiana Jones fantasy going, the ruins also have some booby traps, so watch out! Philip’s Ruins feels like a natural extension of the base Minecraft gameplay, so it’ll make for some nice variety next time you load up a new world.
8 Collector’s Album
For all the completionists out there, this one’s for you! If you’ve ever wanted a way to signify your collection of items in the game, you should check out Collector’s Album by modder Toma106. You’ll need pieces of paper, a book, and purple carpet to craft it, and then you’ll be able to keep track of all of the items you’ve collected by their corresponding cards.
The cards have different rarities, as well as a way for you to translate those rare cards into abilities and buffs. Now’s your chance to add some collect-athon fun to your vanilla Minecraft world.
7 Castle In The Sky
As the name suggests, this mod allows you to travel to and explore a castle that is floating in the sky. Accessing the castle requires some prep work, and a bit of a mini-quest, making the whole thing feel more like an adventure.
It’s basically a mod that allows you to dungeon crawl, including some environmental puzzles and some mobs to battle along the way. If you’re looking for some more structured exploration in Minecraft, the Castle in the Sky mod by songxia23 would make a great addition to your game.
6 Candylands
If you’re a fan of the classic board game of the same, you’re in for a treat with this Candylands mod by battingguide841. To access this sugary new world, the mod has you craft a “warped pop” and eat it. It gives you access to 12 biomes, 16 new mobs, buildings to explore, and goodies to collect.
Some of the landscapes include a lollipop jungle, candy corn mountains, and a chocolate tower guarded by cookie witches. It sounds like something straight out of a fairytale, which is exactly why it’s a perfect way to refresh the same old landscapes.
5 Atlantis
Looking for an epic adventure that feels like it’s out of an old-school Zelda game? Then you’ll want to check out the Atlantis mod by mysticpasta1. This mod adds a whole new “underwater dimension” where you can fight three elder guardians in a giant ocean monument.
There are also all kinds of beautiful reefs to explore, as well as new enemies, items, and ores. The best part is, you won’t have to worry about swimming because the mod automatically grants you permanent water breathing, haste, and night vision effects.
4 AnyPet
One of the most fun features in Minecraft is fighting off enemies in the dead of night, but what if your goal was to befriend these dastardly creatures instead? That's exactly what the AnyPet mod by DanielPolish will allow you to do.
You'll be able to tame any mob in the game, and even better, this add-on also supports new mobs from other mods as well. Who wouldn't want an adorable Enderman as a pet? Suddenly, Creepers become much less menacing when you know they're on your side.
3 Zombie Extreme
Fighting the mobs in Minecraft can make for some chaotic fun, but sometimes you just need some more zombies to make something even better. That’s exactly what the Zombie Extreme mod by pyroplay_twitch provides.
On top of the tons of new zombie and infected types that Zombie Extreme introduces, you’ll also get to check out some new weapons, armor, and tools. In classic zombie apocalypse style, there are also dilapidated ruins of buildings to rid of terrifying-looking infected (or at least as terrifying as something can look in Minecraft).
2 Ultimate Car Mod
The world of Minecraft is pretty expansive, especially after all of the extra content that’s been released for the title over the years, but there’s still one thing missing: cars. The Ultimate Car Mod by henkelmax helps out with this problem, including 54,000 “different car options” into the game to take for a spin.
The mod also includes asphalt for you to lay down for an authentic, smooth-riding experience. All you have to do to get started is craft your own car workshop, and then you’re good to drive around in your Minecraft world to your heart’s content.
1 Wastelands Of Baedoor
Wastelands of Baedoor by Toma400 is one of the most expansive Minecraft mods you can download, so it’s a great choice for anyone looking to completely overhaul the classic experience with the game.
This Steampunk-themed mod adds firearms and airships, as well as story content like NPCs and lore to discover. You’ll be able to enjoy some new texture packs as a part of this mod as well, which add to the whole Steampunk theme that runs throughout this entire adventure.