What are the best Minecraft mods you’ve never heard of?
There are plenty of them out there, so let’s highlight some you might not have heard of before. With so many great creations to enjoy in the popular sandbox game, it’s worth taking a look at some of the cool Minecraft Mods that you can add to your game, expanding your gameplay and offering new adventures.
Launched in 2011, Minecraft is one of the most popular video games of all time. Its unique mixture of building and survival has attracted a dedicated community that creates a wealth of Minecraft mods, and there’s no sign of the genre’s popularity waning. We’ve already highlighted some fantastic Minecraft maps, like the Star Wars Galaxy Edge and Jurassic World Fallen Kingdom maps, as well as some excellent adventure games like Conan Exiles and The Last Campfire, so here are some fresh Minecraft mods you might want to try.
The best Minecraft mods
These are the best Minecraft mods you’ve never heard of:
Philip’s Ruins
Philip’s Ruins is a new set of ruins that can be found in Minecraft worlds. With a variety of loot and booby traps, this mod by philipmoddev is designed to create a more adventurous experience for players.
Collector’s Album
Collector’s Album by Toma106 is a great companion to use alongside Minecraft 1.20 and later versions of the game. It allows players to track and collect items with corresponding cards, making it a great alternative to the Herobrine’s Yoyo mod and giving players a way to display their collections in-game.
The Castle in the Sky mod
The Castle in the Sky mod by songxia23 offers structured exploration and dungeon crawling, with a variety of new enemies, items, and bosses. This is a great mod for those who don’t want to stray too far from the core experience, but still enjoy a bit of a challenge.
Candylands mod
What would Minecraft be without the sweet, sugary taste of candy? With the Candylands mod, you can get your fix. With 12 distinct biomes, new mobs, and a whole host of new items to discover and craft, this mod by battingguide841 offers a sugary world to explore and enjoy.
Atlantis mod
Atlantis is a great mod for players who want to dive into a whole new world and face new challenges. Offering a new dimension to explore with a whole host of new enemies, items, and ores, this mod by mysticpasta1 offers a world of new experiences.
AnyPet mod
Tame and befriend any mob in the game with the AnyPet mod by DanielPolish. With a variety of customisable features, this mod adds a new level of companionship to Minecraft, letting you form bonds with your favourite Minecraft villagers and Minecraft mobs.
Zombie Extreme mod
Get ready to fight some terrifying new zombies with the Zombie Extreme mod by pyroplay_twitch. Introducing new zombie types, new weapons, new armour, and new tools, this is a great mod for those who want to spice up their Minecraft grind a bit.
Ultimate Car Mod
Whatever you fancy driving, the Ultimate Car Mod by henkelmax has you covered. With 54,000 car options and asphalt for driving in Minecraft, this mod is sure to make your drive to the Minecraft Nether a little more… well, ultimate.
Wastelands of Baedoor mod
Steampunk is a love of mine, and there’s plenty of great Steampunk-themed mods out there, but the Wastelands of Baedoor by Toma400 is right at the top of the list. Set in an alternate world where the Baedoor Empire is on the brink of collapse, this mod introduces firearms, airships, and an engaging story to Minecraft, alongside a variety of new enemies.
Those are some great mods for Minecraft, but we’ve also got a list of the best PC Games if you’re looking for something new to play. Alternatively, if you’re a big Fortnite fan, make sure you check out our Fortnite cross-play guide, so you can play the game on every platform.