[Top 25] Don't Starve Best Mods You Must Have

Don't Starve Top 25 Best Mods
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25. Mini-Map HUD Created by squeek

Don't Starve Mod Spotlight: Minimap HUD

Constantly flipping to the map screen? Easily see where roads and icons are in your own mini-map. Makes finding stuff easier because you can see where you are going.

How This Mod Makes Things Fun:

  • Navigation
  • Avoid Gameplay Pausing
  • Find Stuff Easier

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24. Moar Save Slots Created by ifatree

Don't Starve - Mods I Use / My Opinion

Have you ever wanted to experience different characters or explore more worlds but ran out of saved game slots? Do you have someone constantly replacing your saved games with their own? This mod is for you! Allows you to enjoy more games and keep your old ones.

How This Mod Makes Things Fun:

  • Save More Games
  • Sharing Easier
  • Enjoy Variety

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23. Fish Farm Created by Afro1967

Don't Starve Mod Spotlight: Fish Farm

You have discovered an old tub that the bees have built a hive on. You notice honey dripping into the water collected at the bottom. Then you notice a splash. What will you find in your tub?

How This Mod Makes Things Fun:

  • Sustainable Food Source
  • Various Creatures
  • Doesn’t Replace Bee Farm

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22. Beefalo Milk Created by Black Mirror & Raccoon

Don't Starve Mod Spotlight: Beefalo Milk and Cheese

Milk your Beefalo. Be wary of where you grab or they might kick! Make various cheeses and other new recipes.

How This Mod Makes Things Fun:

  • More Use Beefalo Hat
  • New Food
  • Discover New Recipes

Get The Mod Here.

21. Geometric Placement Created by rezecib

Don't Starve - Mods I Use / My

Tired of wasting space planting crops? Try this mod. Makes planting a heck of a lot easier by using grid patterns. Normal game placement rules. Helps you maximize space and make your camp look amazing!

How This Mod Makes Things Fun:

  • Camp Management
  • Time Saving
  • Compatible All Versions

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20. Smart Crock Pot Created by Nadav

Don't Starve Mod Spotlight: Smarter Crock Pot

Monster Lasagna again? This mod predicts what your recipe will be before you cook it. Helps make rare recipes easier to create. Stop wasting food and time researching!

How This Mod Makes Things Fun:

  • Predicts Recipes
  • Create Rare Recipes
  • Saves Food & Time

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19. Combined Status Created by rezecib

Don't Starve - Mods I Use / My

Have you ever been surprised by a change in season or a full moon? This mod displays seasons, moon phases, temps and more! No longer will you have to pause to research how many days are left before you freeze.

How This Mod Makes Things Fun:

  • Saves Research Time
  • Shows Detailed World & Player Stats
  • Compatible All Versions

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18. Display Food Values Created by Chikowitz

Don't Starve Mod Spotlight: Display Food​

Wondering which food is best for healing raw vs cooked? Stop pausing your game to look up food stats and have it all on one screen. This mod displays food stats, including expiration days.

How This Mod Makes Things Fun:

  • Detailed Food Stats
  • Resource Management
  • Saves Time

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17. Chester Choice Created by Kulaslav

Don't Starve Mod Spotlight: Chester Choice

Is finding Chester the highlight of your game? Now you can add three more Chester options! Vampire Chester has a damaging aura. Anything that attacks him receives damage. Light Chester gives off a nice glow by which you can be safe at night. Life Chester restores your HP when you are near. All fun ways you can modify your Chester.

How This Mod Makes Things Fun:

  • HP Restoration
  • Chester Protection
  • Save Fire/Light Resources

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16. Kyle The Symbiont Created by Dweaver

Don't Starve Mod Spotlight: Kyle the Symbiont

Command a worm spider army! Kyle slowly goes insane cause he has a worm fused to his head. Once he makes his worm spider friends, he’s a bit more stable. Kyle has custom dialogue with over 1,000 lines.

How This Mod Makes Things Fun:

  • Custom Dialogue
  • Worm Spider Army
  • Creative Design

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15. Waxworth The Living Candle Created by The Tiddler & Popthicle

Don't Starve Mod Spotlight: Waxworth The Living Candle

Waxworth, designed by Maxwell, is banished and must fight for survival. Immune to heat and protected from cold, Waxworth worries most about rain and losing his sanity. Use this character when exploring the frozen tundra or dark caves. Over 900 custom dialogue lines.

How This Mod Makes Things Fun:

  • Explore Caves
  • Moves Freely in Winter
  • Custom Dialogue

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14. Heather The Regenerating Mutant Created by Dweaver

Don't Starve Mod Spotlight: Heather The Regenerating Mutant

As a mutant, Heather’s cells regenerate at a quick rate which increases speed and healing at the cost of needing far more food. The hungrier you get, the harder it will be to heal. Custom dialogue and intro are only part of what makes this character an interesting one to experience.

How This Mod Makes Things Fun:

  • Interesting Gameplay
  • Custom Dialogue
  • Creative Design

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13. Devon The Hunter Created by Cowboy Punk

Don't Starve mod - Devon

Devon the Hunter/Thief, after a near-death experience, has trouble retaining sanity. Luckily his pet Birdy, who rides on his head, helps. Enjoy playing as Devon who loves the rain and is immune to wetness. In winter he is extremely sensitive to cold. A rough banjo voice is a perfect match for Devon’s unique dialogue.

How This Mod Makes Things Fun:

  • Unique Dialogue & Voice
  • Birdy Hat
  • Creative Design

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12. Wesna The Lost Student Created by DemonOfElru & Zejus

Don't Starve Mod Spotlight: Wesna The Lost Student [Beta]

Spawns with Necronomicon book. When read, summons Choppy, her companion hound. Choppy can be upgraded to Fire Choppy or Ice Choppy. Wesna comes with own dialogue and hears voices.

How This Mod Makes Things Fun:

  • Companion Hound
  • Custom Dialogue
  • Creative Design

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11. Wunk The Punk Created by Inward & Vivka

Don't Starve Mod Spotlight: Wunk The Punk

Wunk spawns with 5 peace pipes which he must use to keep his high meter balanced. This influences gameplay in new and interesting ways. With his own custom dialogue and electric guitar voice, Wunk might be the perfect character for you!

How This Mod Makes Things Fun:

  • Custom Dialogue & Voice
  • Interesting Gameplay
  • Crafts Pipes

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10. Wilburn The Heir Created by Alk & Sarah

Don't Starve Mod Spotlight: Wilburn the Heir

Want to experience an exciting character? Try this mod. Wilburn wants to rule everything and needs followers. His sanity falls when by himself. Somewhat of a picky eater, Wilburn boasts spiky red hair, a scarf, and delivers custom dialogue with the sound of a piano.

How This Mod Makes Things Fun:

  • Gain Followers
  • Craft New Items
  • Unique Dialogue & Voice

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9. Satori The Mind Reader Created by Shia & Terri

Don't Starve Mod Spotlight: Satori The Mind Reader

Looking for her lost sister, Satori befriends animals to help her quest. Read the minds of animals and befriend 4 different kinds of pets. You better feed your friends or they’ll leave. Humanoid creatures, like pigmen, do not like Satori and will attack.

How This Mod Makes Things Fun:

  • Befriend Animals
  • Reads Minds
  • Fun Backstory

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8. Writhe The Lost Created by The Tiddler

Don't Starve Mod Spotlight: Writhe [Beta]

Writhe is a shadow creature that is hunted by his brothers for being too weak. Writhe has poor eyesight and hates veggies. With shadow blade arms Writhe cannot equip most items so must create his own. Spawns with Daddy’s spare coat and next to a sack of helpful goods. With bee humor dialogue and an amazing backstory, you will want to check this mod out!

How This Mod Makes Things Fun:

  • Interesting Backstory
  • New Craftable Tools
  • Custom Dialogue

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7. Drok The Caveman Created by Space Monkey

Don't Starve Mod Spotlight: Drok The Caveman

Drok is a simple-minded caveman who loves cave painting. Spawns with a roundish stone that when painted becomes something more. With a customized intro, dialogue, and the voice of drums, Drok is a character you must try!

How This Mod Makes Things Fun:

  • Explore Caves
  • Craft New Items
  • Custom Intro & Dialogue

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6. Additional Equipment Created by Silentine

Don't Starve Mod Spotlight: Additional Equipment

Want more choices on crafting items? Try these! Build an icepack for portable food storage. Craft rock armor complete with rock sword. And More!

How This Mod Makes Things Fun:

  • Portable Food Storage
  • More Armor Options
  • Fun New Packs

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5. Additional Structures Created by Silentine

Don't Starve Mod Spotlight: Additional Structures + Miniature Yurt

Build up your camp with these additions. Want to destroy an item? Craft a trashcan. Need food to spoil faster? Use this composter. Tragically burn down whole forests for some charcoal? Easily convert wood into charcoal or ash with the charcoal pit. And More!

How This Mod Makes Things Fun:

  • Structures with Longer Durability
  • More Inventory Slots
  • New Camp Options

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4. Tiny Alchemy Powers Created by Kuloslav & Hast

Don't Starve Mod Spotlight: Tiny Alchemy Powers [Updated]

This mod adds more resources for you to collect. Find some wheat, grind flour and discover new recipes, including pancakes. Craft more items including the lightning staff to shoot lightning at your targets!

How This Mod Makes Things Fun:

  • More Resources
  • Discover New Recipes
  • Amazing Craftables

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3. Steam Biome Created by Kulaslav & Hast

Don't Starve Mod Spotlight: Steam Biome

Recommended for use with Tiny Alchemy Powers, this mod adds a whole new biome to discover! Includes an exciting level in the ruins called The Forgotten Forge with a curious Metal Golem. Adds fun craftables for you to discover including Metal Armor and Tesla Gun.

How This Mod Makes Things Fun:

  • More Resources
  • Adds Content
  • New Combat Items

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2. Steam & Punk Created by Hast

Don't Starve Mod Spotlight: Steam & Punk

This mod makes all your steampunk dreams come true. Filled with exciting gear equipment, including but not limited to, Gear Stove, Gear Mace and even Gear Wings! Go collect those gears. Works well with both Tiny Alchemy Powers & Steam Biome Mods.

How This Mod Makes Things Fun:

  • Exciting Equipment
  • Gear Pets
  • More Loot

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1. Thirst Created by Ashnal & Desplat

Don't Starve Mod Spotlight: Thirst & Hallucinations

Want to add an additional challenge? In this realism mod you struggle with thirst. Find water or craft items to help you collect it. Can you keep your thirst meter up? Careful! It’s not as easy as it sounds. Crafting items to hold water takes resources. Drinking from ponds might lead to some interesting creature attacks. Stay Hydrated!

How This Mod Makes Things Fun:

  • Thirst Meter
  • More Craftables
  • New Monsters

Get The Mod Here.

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