Mods / Creature

• FFly Criters Animatedby 76561199242814184HAPPY QUD EVERYONE!!! - I do respect this roguelike static tiles, yet I`m still unhappy with a static flying creatures sprites, feels wrong - Trying to stay as minimalistic as possible to keep qudy vibes BASE (low-tier wingies): Dragonfly Dawnglider Bat Glowcrow UPDATE 1 HERE (ruin floaters): Glo...12.5k downloadsupdated 19 mo ago
• TTycho's Tangent [v1.6.1]by ViceTycho’s Tangent (TT) is a mod that aims to enrich your Qud experience through the addition of countless lore-friendly critters, items, NPCs, as well as a variety of starting backgrounds and other goodies. All TT content is designed to blend in seamlessly with pre-existing game assets. A new major...7.4k downloadsupdated 23 d ago
• FFinite Chute Crabsby FyreFire becomes ash, trees fall, cities crumble into dust, even gods are, eventually, forgotten. All things must end. Except, apparently, for Chute Crabs, who rudely disturb the social and thermodynamic fabric of the universe by pouring eternally from vents one can only imagine leading to alternate...6.1k downloadsupdated 6 y ago
• YYou're Not a Dromad!by TyrirTired of walking up to a giant dragonfly, getting excited seeing the "Let's Trade" prompt, and being disappointed when you are told it has nothing to trade? Well, fear no more! This mod will remove such useless trade prompts from conversations! Features Removes useless "Let's Trade" conversation...5.1k downloadsupdated 22 mo ago
• CCleaning Robotsby Ceres et al.Last tested on game version: 2.0.210.24 This is a little minimod that adds new low-level robots, called cleaners. They automatically seek out messy liquids in their current zone, move to them, and clean them up with unerring precision, leaving the floor tidy and spotless. One reprogrammed cleaner...3.4k downloadsupdated 11 mo ago
• TTelekinesisby chaosAdds the Telekinesis mutation to the game. Telekinesis is the power to move objects with your mind, which lets you: * Move objects (and, with enough power, creatures) at a distance as an interaction command or activated ability * Perform many interaction commands at a distance that normally requi...3.1k downloadsupdated 5 y ago
• VVaried Populationby John SnailExpands certain factions lacking in variety or content with new creatures, adding them to areas that are neglected or unvaried, such as mountains with cannibals, and salt dunes with the Issachari tribe. Various zone populations have also been modified to be more enjoyable to explore - tweaking sp...3.0k downloadsupdated 5 mo ago
• LLive and Think - Creature AI Enhancementsby angelgirlsuturesA mod to add various extra capabilities to creature AI. Each feature can be toggled on/off in the Live and Think options category. Current modules: Disarm: - When a sufficiently intelligent and mobile creature (enemy or companion) has an item removed via disarming or pulsed field magnets, they wi...2.2k downloadsupdated 2 y ago
• SStiltgrounds Extendedby DaydreamRobinStiltgrounds Extended This mod adds seven new types of nonhuman merchants to the bazaar at the Stiltgrounds. Each one of them has a unique population table for which items they sell, their own unique tiles and dialogue, as well as stats, equipment, skills, and mutations. The inspiration for this...2.0k downloadsupdated 4 mo ago
• SStat Saps Be-Gone (now w/ Enigma Snails)by MuraThis mod is no longer actively being maintained, but anyone may pick it up in my stead in the event that it breaks. All I ask is that the original Caves of Qud Expanded mod not be updated, as it is very special to me, though anyone may use it as a reference for their own mods. I'm stepping away f...1.9k downloadsupdated 3 y ago
• BBloodymess3 - Cadaver Debrisby 76561199242814184The third iteration of the Bloodymess mod by flemingluiz. Fatalities in our childhood: → ↓ → A + B ← ↑ X Fatalities in CoQ: Bloodymess3 My second iteration of his mod - Bloodymess2 turned out to be somewhat unbalanced, because when a biodynamic cell appeared in the inventory, it caused severe gam...1.6k downloadsupdated 5 mo ago
• EEule`s Exile's Refuge: Wight Updateby EuleCW: Rudeness, descriptions of violence and gore In the depths of a jungle, a rumor tells, slowly spends its days a Sanctuary. Led by a divine figure, its doors are open to all that wish to join it. Yet, listening to these stories, one cannot shake off the feeling of wrongness. This mod adds a mid...1.4k downloadsupdated 14 mo ago
• CChiromorphsby iris the terribleAdds subterranian batfolk and the village of Miquonoco1.4k downloadsupdated 5 mo ago
• SScary Monsters (Physical Mutation)by CrypticCritterThis mod adds a new physical mutation called "Scary Monsters", which allows you to transform into a dinosaur and back again whenever you like. As a dinosaur you cannot speak, but you gain an array of natural equipment and some unique activated abilities: Natural Equipment: -Serrated Teeth -Dinosa...1.3k downloadsupdated 14 mo ago
• PPuppet Stalksby Balthichou2025 Monster Jam: Puppet Stalks This mod was created as part of the 2025 Reanimated Monster Modding Jam! This mod adds a new fungal infection, the puppet stalks, turning both infected creatures and corpses touched by its spores into dybbuks, dangerous fungal revenants. Follow a short quest that p...1.2k downloadsupdated 11 mo ago
• BBlåhajby 76561198836298826Adds the popular IKEA plush to Caves of Qud 🦈 Blåhajar can be found in deep pools of convalessence. Tested to work on game versions 204.100 / 205.54 (beta). Source Code (GitHub) AcknowledgementsThank you to ontoclasm for inspiration on the tile and Seagull for the description!1.2k downloadsupdated 3 y ago
• HHeroic Endowmentsby chaosMakes it so that some faction heroes carry heirlooms of their faction (similar to the heirloom available from the Earl of Omonporch quest).1.1k downloadsupdated 3 y ago
• KKobolds of Qudby koboldv0.3.9 This version adds kobolds into the game. They may or may not spawn yet, but they're there. You can also play as 4 kobold scale colors with respective element resistance across 3 different kobold archetypes: - The Warscale, who gains standard hp and is well-equipped for combat - The Tinkerc...959 downloadsupdated 4 y ago
• EEule`s Tehuilotic Weapons [UPDATED]by EuleCW: Descriptions of violence and gore Echo of the Toxic Arboreta roams the jungles of Qud. New peoples join the war for the jungle. This mod adds: 3 weapon lines inspired by Tezctlan weapons in Quasimorph, and mesoamerican weapons generally. Weapons should be capable of being encountered randomly...763 downloadsupdated 14 mo ago
• BBig Iron by Aricby Aric IronhandNote Please note that version 1.1 is unlikely to be save compatible, and now has a dependency, The excellent Brothers' Modding Library, which adds some really useful conversation code that lets me do stuff. To the Town of Joppa, a stranger rode one day. Hardly spoke to folks around him, didn't ha...665 downloadsupdated 7 mo ago
• CChrome Wanderers by Aricby Aric IronhandCreatures Chrome Wanderers adds 38 new creatures, inspired by the 12 available castes of Truekin: Ekuemekkiyye, The Toxic Arboretum Horticulturalist, Arborist and Jungleshaper Wandering archers, this caste specialises in long range combat with their bows, but when enemies close, use their deadly...651 downloadsupdated 15 mo ago
• EEule`s Unseen Adversary: Sprite Updateby EuleCW: References to slavery From between the dimensions slip creatures, hiding at the edge of ones eye. This mod adds: 7 new invisible enemies Enemies can be revealed with night vision A merchant in the Stilt graveyard Condottas, special items allowing you to summon extradimensional mercenaries A n...635 downloadsupdated 13 mo ago
• MMulti-Tile Salt Krakensby CatlikeSpectatorThe mighty Salt Krakens deserve more hype than just one tile can afford. This mod adds salt kraken tentacles, which stay hidden beneath the sand until needed for battle. Tentacles do much less damage than the kraken's crushing bands, but have a chance to grab and restrain their targets. A kraken...631 downloadsupdated 6 y ago
• TTerrors of the Depthsby illuminati swagAdds some mid-to-high-level creatures that spawn primarily in the deep underground, to liven things up a little. * The blightcrawler is a mechanical worm which burrows through the depths, releasing noxious miasma as it goes. * The primordial jell carries within it the great potential of new-forme...607 downloadsupdated 22 mo ago
• HHeartbreakby chaosAdds: a new status effect, Cardiac Arrest a new defect, Weak Heart a new item, the Automated External Defibrillator a new armor mod, Defib a new weapon mod, Heartstopper a new creature, Assassin Droid a new weapon, the Dim Mak Device590 downloadsupdated 3 y ago
• IIcy Glaciersby 76561198985749297- Check change log for details A massive overhaul of Qud's mountains, and their related content. The limestone cliffs are replaced with massive artificial glaciers, formed by Eater-old irrigation gone haywire. Temperatures in the mountains are frigid, now, leading anything not protected to freeze...579 downloadsupdated 13 d ago
• LLegendary Dogsby koboldCurrently working for the `beta - beta` Qud beta branch! (2.0.207.71) --- Ever think there aren't enough dogs in Qud? This mod fixes that! Introducing: Legedary Dogs! This mod introduces a new type of dog, the Worg, a dog that has supernatural intelligence and ego, tapped into the psychic aether...526 downloadsupdated 2 y ago
• FFarmer's Butcheryby muckMany herder/farmer NPCs sell items which are obviously products of the animals they happen to herd/farm. Yet the Butchery skill does not allow one to acquire these products. This mod changes that. List of changes: electric snail corpses can be butchered for homoelectric wrist warmers and rubber t...478 downloadsupdated 3 y ago
• TThe Cats of Ultharby 76561198985749297Sphinxlike figures prowl the banana groves in the spindle's shadow, searching for their next victim, be it baboon or human. Adds big cats to the banana groves. They fit into a niche missing in vanilla, being in between the Chitin puma and Astral tabby in strength, and living in the banana groves....470 downloadsupdated 5 mo ago
• MModJam 2024 - Outcast Priest and Lampothyby MephrilMy first submission for the Caves of Qud ModJam 2024 "Pets and Presets": "Outcast Priest and Lampothy". Includes the "Outcast Priest" preset, and "Lampothy": a nullphase pet that illuminates it's surroundings while berating your enemies. Enjoy -Mephril448 downloadsupdated 23 mo ago
• BBearwormsby chaosEnhances your game with a new creature, the fearsome bearworm.437 downloadsupdated 6 y ago
• SSnapjaw Mages!by no funNote: I cannot take any credit for this mod. It is simply the example tutorial project and final output of kernelmethod's fantastic modding tutorial found on the cavesofqud.com wiki. I sought out and received permission from kernelmethod to host their work here. If you have even the slightest int...435 downloadsupdated 3 y ago
• 11 Pet-Mech, 2 Sprites , 4 New Weapons — Relic Hunters Modby Crux————————————————————————————————————————————————— 🚨 UPDATE: 🚨 Jake its a functional mech now Jake has a "Stash" inside which is an entity that sells you stuff** It restocks with 👀 interesting possibilities (if you have hundreds of hours in CoQ and struggle to find a ganglionic teleprojector, now...418 downloadsupdated 19 mo ago
• SSnapjaw Cultural Enrichment Programby BabushkaNew: - Minor rebalancing of items and population tables. NPCs and items unique to this mod should be much rarer spawns now. -- Snapjaws are ever evolving and, with the help of mysterious outside forces, rapidly developing culture. Wrestling, shotguns, beer, smoking, you name it. Some can even rea...411 downloadsupdated 16 mo ago
• SSlumberling Genotypeby RobinHave you ever wanted to play as one of Caves of Qud's most dangerous creatures? Maybe you have a hankerin' for something as tough as a truck full of carbide bricks? Like sleeping? Then this mod is for you! Introducing: Playable Slumberlings! *** NOW 100% MORE PLAYABLE *** That's right. You too ca...400 downloadsupdated 9 y ago
• GGuyver Genotypeby SamuelAdds Bio-Boosted Armor inspired by the Japanese anime and manga series Bio Booster Armor Guyver. Guyver units are mutated alien parasites originally designed as all-purpose environmental suits that genetically bond to a host creature. If bonded with a human however, the unit mutates it's host int...395 downloadsupdated 2 y ago
• DDustmen Factionby Two-bit HussyA mod to add my Dustmen faction. Poor souls who have been enthralled to burn, poison, and murder a path for the coming of the Girsh. All six main units are fully animated with custom sprites and gear, as well as adding in three creatures to keep them company, one of which has custom sprites and a...388 downloadsupdated 15 mo ago
• Bbloodweepsby mousegirl bathmilkBloodweeps. Nobody asked for it, but here they are. They work precisely like other weeps. There is an equal chance to spawn in the appropriate places. Change Log 1.0 - Initial Release 1.1 - Fixed coding bug that caused zones to build incorrectly377 downloadsupdated 3 y ago
• TThe Quiet Age of Qudby 76561199024034143Journey throughout Qud as an agile Drek, a strong Orm, or a wise Mavot. Shift the world to your liking with resonance, make use of mana for spiritual practice, and fend off or stand with the Sivilao invaders.367 downloadsupdated 17 d ago
• AAresby ViWallsImmortalizing my old dog inside the World of Qud so people can find him in-game. EDIT: Ares was put to sleep on 29 January 2026, this mod will remain as part of his legacy. SO WHAT IS THIS ABOUT, THEN? This mod implements my mutt as a creature. I have merged certain aspects of reality with how I...364 downloadsupdated 2 y ago
• RReturn of the Arcwyrkby A Blessed FelineAround the beginning of February this year, the arcwyrk was removed from Caves of Qud. I don’t think many people noticed. There was nothing about it in the patch notes, no discussion of it on the subreddit, and nobody on the Discord seemed to be aware of it before I brought it up. I myself only n...363 downloadsupdated 4 y ago
• XXoteotin, Mechanical Guardianby kernelmethodFind and pilot Xoteotin, an ancient mech fabled for its heroic deeds! The whereabouts of Xoteotin's lair is a secret sold by robots and factions interested in technology. It can also more rarely be learned by finding statues of Xoteotin spread throughout Qud. (There is also a kernelmethod_vignett...358 downloadsupdated 2 y ago
• WWater Banditsby RainbowDragoonAdds two new encounters to the salt desert: Water bandits and salt wyrmlings. These vagrants come from lands beyond the salts and arrived at Qud as hopefuls to make a freshwater fortune, and perhaps carry the spoils back to the next - it's up to you to defend your hard-earned valuables!356 downloadsupdated 3 y ago
• MMechannibalby one oneAdds a new creature you can encounter in the hills and mountains: the mechannibal. Mechannibals are level 10 robotic creatures aligned with the cannibals faction. * Spawns with a random low level physical mutation. * Spawns with a random low level mental mutation. * Spawns with a random natural w...356 downloadsupdated 3 y ago
• MModJam 2024 - Acid Rustler and Stubbleby MephrilMy second submission for the Caves of Qud ModJam 2024 "Pets and Presets": "Outcast Priest and Lampothy". Includes the "Acid Rustler" preset, and "Stubble": a mischievous juvenile tartbeard with corrosive breath. Enjoy -Mephril355 downloadsupdated 23 mo ago
• FFleshgrafted Behemothsby CoiledLambOnly works in beta versions of the game!!! A new gigantic creature has arrived in Qud, to ferry gyre wights of all kinds. Primarily on the moon stair, but you can also find them in the foul cradles of the girsh. Also adds some new furniture that spawns exclusively in the gyre wight behemoths sadd...347 downloadsupdated 3 y ago
• BBaetylines & Baetylborgsby 76561198985749297Expands the baetyls faction, adding new baetyl-aligned NPCs and artifacts. Chuck a 250# space artifact at your foes! Now with 「BAETYL BLAST」!342 downloadsupdated 4 mo ago
• [[Modding Jam 2023] Disjecta Membraby A Blessed FelineJust a little mod I made that expands a bit on the Cult of the Coiled Lamb. It mostly just adds a few new NPCs to the world and a small number of statues as well, alongside a bit of flavor. There’s also nothing sinister going on with this mod whatsoever. I promise. Thanks to: librarianmage and au...315 downloadsupdated 22 mo ago

110 creature mods, most downloaded first. Each one has its own page here with what it needs to run and where its author publishes it; the files themselves stay with the author and are never re-hosted on this site.