Mods / Creature

• AAdventurous Giantsby MustanaamiottoAllows all semi-megabeasts to be playable as outsiders in adventure mode. Should be compatible with most other mods, as the only changes are adding OUTSIDER_CONTROLLABLE tag to all semi-megabeasts & cleaning up the appearance tags. Only affects the four vanilla semi-megabeasts.584 downloadsupdated 19 mo ago
• VVoliol's Various Vivantsby VoliolThis mod adds various real-life creatures and plants that were previously "missing" from Dwarf Fortress (+two edible fungi). It adds 39 "full-size" animals, 35 vermin, 8 trees, 3 "grasses", 7 crop-plants, and 2 plantable fungi.580 downloadsupdated 3 y ago
• CCreature Portraits Revertby HokyoseiReverts the new creature portraits to how they were in 53.7. PLACE ABOVE VANILLA_CREATURE_GRAPHICS.571 downloadsupdated 10 mo ago
• CCookable Meadby DroseranI recommend instead using Advanced Agriculture. Advanced Agriculture combines the effects of most of my previous farming mods, making installation much easier. It also fixes several bugs relating to plants and their processing present in vanilla Dwarf Fortress. Allows prepared meals to be made wi...559 downloadsupdated 4 y ago
• GGiant Desert Scorpionby Toss ThrownA gigantic arachnid with huge pincers and a poisonous barbed tail. It is found in the savage lands. If you are ready for some excitement and terror, and who isn't. I present the giant desert scorpion, last seen in vanilla DF 42.03. There may be a reason that it was removed from later versions. It...530 downloadsupdated 4 y ago
• SSam's Animal People Civsby SamUpdate November 3rd 2025: Added raw SIEGE_SKILLED_MINERS from the siege update (from dwarves) to the order entity (bears and wolves) and forest (which has many burrowing species). Added raw DIGGER:ITEM_WEAPON_PICK_GREAT from the siege update (from goblins) to the free tribes entity (hyenas). I go...512 downloadsupdated 12 mo ago
• HHorned Cave Turtleby True Guesser, Wand Bearer, etc.Inspired by the Classic mod 'Deeper Dwarven Domestication', this is my favorite creature from that pack. The HCT is a strong defense animal when war-trained, and its' horn can be sheared for valuable ivory. Compatible with the Bone Crafting mod.510 downloadsupdated 4 y ago
• SSpellcrafts Mod (NO CIVs)by ShilohA complete high magic mod for Dwarf Fortress but without the new civs.510 downloadsupdated 2 y ago
• DDruchii Raceby Young ChiggaDescription This adds a new dark elf race as a playable civilization based off of Warhammer. Main Features Civilization: Drukhari civilization renowned for their martial prowess and technology Playable Race: "Druchii" which are an ancient and highly advanced alien race of fey humanoids Reaction:...510 downloadsupdated 4 y ago
• PPlayable Kyubaltby LinelChangelog for 1.3 Summoning interactions have been restored, and the placeholders removed. Personality facet range for Kyubalt has been narrowed significantly. Endoskeleton tissue layer has been renamed endoskeletal frame for grammatical reasons. Mod Description This mod adds the electric sheep K...507 downloadsupdated 18 mo ago
• AAdd vanilla animals to the embark.by 76561198994466357Adds vanilla animals to the embark menu. More animals being added soon. update-troglodytes, manera, hampstermen, trolls, gremlins, and blind cave ogres can have jobs but are not citizens492 downloadsupdated 4 y ago
• MMOGG - Gluttony (Dairy) (modular)by LlamageddonThis adds extra dairy products and categories for Mammals of Gluttony & Greed - Core. *Update note: Small update to help mod ordering in the games' list and some renaming to facilitate a larger update that is in the works. Mammals of Gluttony & Greed - Dairy It adds in general categories for dair...484 downloadsupdated 4 y ago
• RRemove vanilla creaturesby FirePhoenix11Removes all vanilla creatures except for the primary entities (Dwarf, Elf, Goblin, Human, Kobold).458 downloadsupdated 10 mo ago
• EEverlasting Dragons, a Dark Souls modby Ya Boi SheevAdds the everlasting dragon from Dark souls to the game as a megabeast that may take over civilizations, and potentially turn people into dragon forms. This may seem out of character, but it allows them to pass down the dragon form transformation to mortals. This is, however, extremely rare.454 downloadsupdated 3 y ago
• RRemove kea thieveryby NightlyKea will no longer steal any items from you.447 downloadsupdated 4 y ago
• RRevised Wildlifeby 20firebirdA bundle of tweaks to wildlife animals, aimed at improving realism and adding interest to the world and encounters. Changes: - A fix for the "unkillable echidna" glitch, where undead echidnas, hedgehogs, and pangolins could become invulnerable while still able to attack. I've given them weaker sp...425 downloadsupdated 3 y ago
• MMush Mouthby HippiecabPlump Helmet Men can speak! Adds mouth and tongue (no teeth) plus ability to speak for the little guys! Mouth emoji image from Google Noto Color Emoji, Apache License Version 2.0414 downloadsupdated 15 mo ago
• PPlant Leatherby DroseranThis mod adds the creation of plant leathers. Two plants are added to the game by this mod, tough cap mushrooms and cork oak trees. Tough cap mushrooms are subterranean and can be farmed underground. Cork oak trees are found in tropical biomes. Cork bark is harvested with a fruit picking zone (st...399 downloadsupdated 8 d ago
• MMOGG - GL (Dairy) - Absolute Unitsby LlamageddonThis modifies the three largest land mammals and their giant variations in DF to the MOGG format. Yes, I know this might seem a bit "silly" (although what does that mean in DF?) but for me this is more about realism, within the bounds of the game. Considering everything else DF simulates, why sho...394 downloadsupdated 4 y ago
• CCat people civilizationby 76561198325101896This mod introduces a new civilization of Catmen, a race similar in size to humans but with claws, paws, and small increase in agility. Catmen favor leather armor and metal weapons, including bows and blowguns, and their sites are typically found in savanna and desert biomes.390 downloadsupdated 2 y ago
• MMOGG - GL (Dairy) - Pinnipedsby LlamageddonThis modifies all pinnipeds (seals and walruses) and their giant variations in DF to the MOGG format. All the usual changes; 4 unique preferences for each creature, accurate names and adjectives. It also adds a x2 metrial value multiplier for elephant seals, walruses and their giant counterparts...386 downloadsupdated 4 y ago
• DDwarven Rites of Passageby UnapologeticPunsterMakes Dwarves become adults at 12, as it was in classic. Conflicts with any mods that alter dwarf creature.380 downloadsupdated 4 y ago
• PParakeets and cockatiels no longer verminby Urist FlaccidbarrelsThis classification offended some birds I know.369 downloadsupdated 4 y ago
• EElves Can Speak To Animalsby 76561198363159980Gives elves a new ability called "talk to animal", accessible in Adventure mode from the "use ability" option. Using this ability on an animal within line of sight will cause it to temporarily gain the tag, making it possible to have a conversation with it.363 downloadsupdated 21 mo ago
• IInkling Infiltrationby SleppaThis mod adds a civilization of inklings to the world. They can be controlled in fortress mode, and will trade with the player in the summer. They also feature portraits, and can have all the hairstyles currently available to inklings, as of writing this. They can also spawn with 13 potential hai...363 downloadsupdated 8 mo ago
• TTefnut's Better Giant Bugsby TefnutGiant insects tend to live a year then instantly die. This means its no fun to have them in your savage forts. This mod expands them to live from 5-10 years, have a 1-year hatchling stage, and have leathery eggs. Some bugs also get various forms of training.362 downloadsupdated 18 d ago
• KKynixes (Playable Race)by SleppaThis mod adds a new race of small quadruped gemstone fox creatures called kynix. They are a playable race with small equivalents of the pick, battleaxe, sword, and crossbow, since all vanilla weapons are too large for them to use. There's a few surprises I've given them, as well. I hope you enjoy...358 downloadsupdated 8 mo ago
• KKM.Ones playable Orc civilizationby KM.OneMAKE "Random's" ORC race playable, by adding nobles and a few missing pieces to round them out for play. They are not as advanced as dwarfs so some things are just not possible for them (bee keeping for example). Adds aggressive and strong orcs inspired by Warhammer Fantasy Battles as playable ci...351 downloadsupdated 4 y ago
• AAmong Us Crewmatesby SkyplayerThe whole gang of Crewmates comes to your fortress! These critters can be taken upon embarking and appear in generated worlds. While they may seem like a cheap ever-multiplying source of resources they should be kept under close scrutiny!! At any moment a Crewmate may be born with some... insidio...341 downloadsupdated 4 y ago
• NNo Meanderer Creatures - Efficient Compatibleby Mr. T-XP x64 Crosby EditionRemoves tag from most creatures that have it, using efficient methods that maximize compatibility. All changes have been made with minimal code, surgically making the changes without cutting/replacing creature data. This means this mod should have zero compatibility issues and will never need an...332 downloadsupdated 3 y ago
• IImmersive Civilizations: Alternate Humans (CGE-compatible version)by PengawainThis version is only for use with Creature Graphics Extended! Non-CGE users, click here. Please feel free to leave comments, questions, feedback, or bug reports in the comments or discussions! Features This mod is a WIP. Expect content to change and new features to be introduced, either as part o...329 downloadsupdated 4 y ago
• PPeople of the frostby Ya Boi SheevAdds a new civilization that comes from the frigid poles. INTRODUCTION Fur covered humanoids coming from the coldest regions of the world, the Isdin are a hardy people used to struggle and scarcity. Their culture reflects this. Their laws are harsh and punishing, and they see virtue in sacrificin...327 downloadsupdated 14 mo ago
• DDeon's Menagerie - Moss Tortoise Patch for Advanced Agricultureby DroseranThis mod adds recipes in the style of Advanced Agriculture to the moss shed by moss tortoises in the mod Deon's Menagerie - Moss Tortoise. This patch requires Deon's Menagerie - Moss Tortoise installed to work, but can work without Advanced Agriculture installed. This mod uses the WORLDGEN_ENABLE...327 downloadsupdated 15 mo ago
• VVeterinarian golemsby Enemy PostThis is just a simple mod that adds a pair of magical golems capable of healing your injured animals. They work best if you put them in a small pasture, so you can put animals near them for them to use their healing touch.323 downloadsupdated 3 y ago
• GGielinora Scape V1.03 [51.02+] (Runescape Overhaul Mod)[Abandoned FYI]by Gasper VladiNOTICE: Hiya, sorry to those who may have enjoyed this mod. I have chosen to abandoned this project due to time restraints and such. If anyone wants to work on this mod and/or work it into their mod, ask me on Discord(I am in the Kitfox discord as Fatace/Gasper). Gielinora Scape: A Runescape Over...317 downloadsupdated 21 mo ago
• DDemi-beastsby JulianAdds smaller, tameable versions of the megabeasts that can appear in all savage biomes, and lesser versions of the semi-megabeasts that can occasionally join civilization. includes: -wyverns: Winged but flightless, breathes hot steam instead of fire that can melt flesh over time. -Demi Hydras: On...317 downloadsupdated 4 y ago
• MMy Little Pony (G4 Races)by King of TurvesThis mod aims to add the various creatures from My Little Pony, including the following: Ponies, Griffons, Zebra, Changelings, Diamond Dogs, Yaks and Buffalo. The original files weren't made by me, I've tried to edit them to get them to work in the current steam version. Currently version doesn't...314 downloadsupdated 4 y ago
• TTermite Seedsby GhostPuttyAllows you to acquire seeds from termites. Place a hive near a termite mound to ensure they are moved. They can be relocated after using pedestals. After around a week they will produce sun berry and whip wine seeds. After waiting the same time they again they will produce silver barb seeds and n...311 downloadsupdated 4 y ago
• GGem Beetlesby lonewinedGem Beetles Adds gem beetles, small critters with hard and beautiful carapace commonly found in caverns. Gem beetles are vermin and can be caught into traps on every cavern layer. You can even see them roaming around! Unlike regular beetles, they appear so similar to gems that no dwarf is able to...308 downloadsupdated 5 mo ago
• PPlayable Naga Civilizationby Infinite EyesNaga Civilization made playable. Requires the original Naga mod and the updated Naga Graphics mod. Original Naga Mod Naga Updated Graphics mod This mod changes the animals available to Naga to increase the distinctness of their civ. Their animals are: Saltwater Crocodiles, Black Mambas, Copperhea...303 downloadsupdated 13 mo ago
• GGiant Babiesby ZANDARNDDI saw that snakes had baby images but no child tag and after brief research thought that it was because they had giant variants. Then I saw that some giant creatures had the child tag inherited from their base variants but no images linked. I got annoyed... and a bit carried away. In this mod, yo...301 downloadsupdated 3 y ago
• VVargFrensby snowA small, mysterious humanoid with unknown origins and violent tendecies, it is usually seen wearing a green jumpsuit and a viking helmet. While similar in appearance to humans, they are clearly not sapient and seeing them get hurt is considered extremely funny by most races. Adds VargFrens as ani...300 downloadsupdated 9 mo ago
• IIntelligent Catsby 76561198451470877Now cats are smart and can talk. Cats are tagged , so cats will be able to talk, but they will need to drink, eat and sleep300 downloadsupdated 4 y ago
• MMycuriousby EnfraguanceA building that allows for summoning spirit guides, paired with added mega-fauna; The Amalgam and Blight gnome swarms. An abjection of the soul, Pixel art done by Pixel Benny and Elfybean You can find The Spotters Guide of the mechanics within the discussions page. I've made this mod as a passion...299 downloadsupdated 2 y ago
• UUnisex Dwarven Beardsby 76561199403616437Based on Lielac's original "Let Dwarven Women Have Beards", this mod is designed to give dwarven women the exact same capability to grow beards as their male counterparts, without creating the graphical oddities of the original, while still allowing compatibility with other modifications to the b...299 downloadsupdated 4 y ago
• DDwarven Hairlines: Less Can be Moreby Lozel the Great--==A mod that tweaks the values of the main cultures in Dwarf Fortress to allow for a greater variety of hair types for both your citizens and adventurers!==-- Have you ever been making a human in Adventure Mode and thought: "Man, I hate how every character has a beard!"? Well, I know I have; en...296 downloadsupdated 20 mo ago
• PPlayable Lizardmenby SpazzyGeniusAdds a multi-caste lizardman race to play as. Lizardmen do not breed normally, so do not forget to grab a couple of "peasants" from the animals menu. Also available are various dinosaurs and a special insect for your milk/meat industry. TODO: implement (learnable) schools of magic, revisit langua...295 downloadsupdated 4 y ago
• MMOGG - GL (Dairy) - Mustelidsby LlamageddonThis introduces updated mustelids (weasels, badgers, otters and more) and their diary products, to Mammals of Gluttony and Greed. As usual, every creature has at least four preferences and all names for gender, juveniles and collateral adjective. They produce mustelid's milk and mustelid cheese w...294 downloadsupdated 4 y ago

287 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.