[Top 15] Don't Starve Together Best Mods We Love

Updated:

11 May 2022

Playing DST is fun all on its own, but what if you want to play as Noodle from The Gorillaz or use logical spacing while placing items? That is what mods are for! I am going to tell you about the top 15 mods I use and have found interesting or helpful.

15. MiniMap HUD

Youtube link: MiniMap HUD

This Mod places a mini-map in your HUD.

How the mod makes things more fun

It makes the game easier to have your map on your screen.
You don’t have to push M to see your map so no having to steer clear of mobs or darkness.
It is compatible with other mapping mods.

Get the mod here

- On Steam by squeek

14. Global Positions

Youtube link: Global Positions

Shows you and your friends where they are in the world.

How the mod makes things more fun

You can see where you and your friends are on the map (which pairs nicely with the mini-map HUD).
This mod fills in the spots other players are running around in.
This and the Mini Map pair nicely with the wormhole mod.

Get the mod here

- On Steam by Sacren and rezicib

13. Wormhole Icons

Youtube link: Wormhole Icons

Colors the wormholes above ground and the caves to their matching wormhole.

How the mod makes things more fun

You will never lose which wormhole goes to which, ever again.
You can see the wormholes more clearly on the map.
Pairs with most map mods.

Get the mod here

- On Steam by Ryuu

12. Show Me (Origin)

Youtube link: Show Me (3:34)

Shows you the stats of food, mobs, and growth rates.

How the mod makes things more fun

Knowing the time things are going to grow.
Knowing what exactly is cooking in the crockpot.
Know the stats of your food (Health, Hunger, Sanity).

Get the mod here

- On Steam by star

11. Geometric Placement

Youtube link: Geometric Placement (6:56)

Makes it easier to place objects with a neat grid.

How the mod makes things more fun

Gives you a grid to make your base neat and tidy.
This grid gives you a geometric placement.
Pairs well with the mod Realistic Placement.

Get the mod here

- Geometric Placement by rezecib

10. Realistic Placement

Youtube link: Realistic Placement (7:51)

For the most part, it allows you to place objects really, really, close to each other (Warning: you can trap yourself with some objects).

How the mod makes things more fun

You can trap things by placing certain objects close to each other.
Make more room for more stuff on your base.
Pairs with Geometric Placement so you can see how close you are placing items.

Get the mod here

- On Steam by Duckies

9. Simple Health Bar DST

Youtube link: Simple Health Bar DST (0:33)

Gives mobs and yourself a health bar

How the mod makes things more fun

You can see the health of the mobs big and small.
You know exactly how much health is taken away when you’re in battle.
You can watch the mobs dying like any other video game with a health bar.

Get the mod here

- On Steam by DYC

8. Extra Equip Slot Plus (+Render) [Doom]

Youtube link: Extra Equip

Gives you extra slots for wearable items.

How the mod makes things more fun

You can wear a backpack and armor at the same time.
You no longer have to drop a pack to swap it for something else.
You can wear an amulet at the same time as armor and a pack (which is useful when you need to carry things, protect yourself, and possibly come back to life).

Get the mod here

- On Steam by DoomofMax

7. Hatsune

Youtube link: Hatsune

You play as Hatsune from the vocaloids.

How the mod makes things more fun

She is cute.
She is just an average character like Wilson.
It is nice to play as another skin once in a while.

Get the mod here

- On Steam by lolabuns

6. Noodle

Youtube link: Noodle

You play as Noodle from the Gorillaz.

How the mod makes things more fun

She is Noodle and has leveled stats.
She has speed and damage multipliers.
She is just as insane as Wendy.

Get the mod here

- On Steam by The-Rat

5. Miami Rick

Youtube link: Miami Rick (4:08)

You play as Rick Sanchez from Rick and Morty (Pocket Mortys).

How the mod makes things more fun

He is fast
He is resistant to heat
He is always drunk (It’s almost like Rick is in another dimension huh?).

Get the mod here

- On Steam by Rōnin

4. Gir

Youtube link: Gir

You play as Gir from Invader Zim.

How the mod makes things more fun

He is always losing sanity.
He loves fish tacos (they give him more health and sanity).
You can change him into his dog suite by pressing T.

Get the mod here

- On Steam by Purswader

3. Combined Status

Youtube link: Combined Status

Combines the status of health, hunger, sanity, season, moon, time, and temperature on your HUD and so much more.

How the mod makes things more fun

Can show you how naughty you are and when Krampus is coming.
Shows you how many days are in each season.
You can see how cold it is or you are.

Get the mod here

- On Steam by rezecib

2. Beards for All

Youtube link: Beards for All (29:35)

Gives all characters beards with different rewards for shaving.

How the mod makes things more fun

You can get a good laugh seeing your favorite characters with beards.
Everyone drops something different when they shave ( Walter drops bacon and eggs).
It is a funny mod but slightly useful.

Get the mod here

- On Steam by Fidooop

1. Markiplier

Youtube link: Markiplier

You can play as Markiplier.

How the mod makes things more fun

Why watch Mark’s videos when you can play as him in the constant?
You can be different versions of Markiplier (Darkiplier, Warfstache, or Fedoraplier).
Forget Chester you get to play with Tiny Box Tim!

Get the mod here

- On Steam by Fidooop