Mods / Character Improvements

• RRPG Growthby Chaika? Yes. Chaika.The mod that adds RPG Mechanics to Starbound! This mod adds the ability to raise stats and make your character stronger. Defeating monsters grants experience and raises your level. Allocate stat points, unlock techs and weapons, and choose a Profession, Affinity, and Specialization as you level u...471.6k downloadsupdated 9 mo ago
• CCutebound - Make the universe a cuter placeby Barb-tanWelcome to Cutebound, a mod aimed at giving the game a cute/anime feeling (somehow) and monster girls \o/ Nealy everything i could rework have been reworked -armors -clothes -accessories -races faces and bodies -hairstyles -probably things i forgot All have been changed for a more detailed and cu...373.7k downloadsupdated 4 y ago
• SShellguard: Starbound Expansion Remasteredby Travelling MerchantWelcome to the Shellguard: Starbound Expansion remaster! We have a public discord here! This mod is a full expansion to Starbound, focused around a new faction called Shellguard. Shellguard is a large scale mercenary group as well as a weapons, robotics and gear manufacturer. The mod includes a M...364.3k downloadsupdated 6 y ago
• MMelee Aimingby KaisChanges the standard (left click) attacks of broadswords and hammers to aim towards the cursor, instead of only horizontally left or right. Note: secondary (right click) attacks are unaffected. This mod will affect other mods' broadswords and hammers as long as those weapons use the vanilla broad...257.0k downloadsupdated 9 y ago
• Bbk3k's Inventoryby bk3000THIS REQUIRES NEW CHARACTERS. YOUR OLD CHARACTERS WILL NOT WORK! DO NOT ATTEMPT TO LOAD OLDER CHARACTERS - YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED ^Limitation won't apply if using Open Starbound or xStarbound (See pinned discussions for details) This is bk3k's Inventory. This adds far 3x more raw space per tab whil...249.0k downloadsupdated 6 y ago
• TTaehl's Teleport Beamsby TaehlTrippy teleport beam graphics, featuring twice as many frames of animation and cycling colors! Improved beams for over 100 species, including: - All vanilla species - Arachne - Arcanian (Arcana) - Argonian - Artificial Intelligence (Race) - Avali - Avonian - Blattra - Bunnykin - Canids - Callista...231.8k downloadsupdated 6 y ago
• PProject Knightfallby 76561198348815815Before you proceed... Knightfall's next update isn't due anytime soon. That said, it's still under active development. If you're interested in playing the content early, check out our GitHub repository. Download and installation instructions can be found in our Discord server. Project Knightfall...196.3k downloadsupdated 3 y ago
• FFelin Fur+by KawaAdds more fur and hair colors to the Felin.163.2k downloadsupdated 9 y ago
• PProject Redemptionby 76561198365947244Yes, this is FU compatible :P //The following is an emergency broadcast from the Terrene Protectorate "With the fall of Earth comes our own fall. Humanity is either under some new power or near extinct. To any and all remaining Protectors in this dark galaxy, our hearts and minds are with you, fo...159.8k downloadsupdated 15 d ago
• AAvali Objects+by RenA mod that gives the Avali race for Starbound custom descriptions for vanilla objects in the game. As I'm obviously not Ryuujin0, I tried to be as faithful to the character of the Avali as possible, based off of the base mod's descriptions for the Avali's own custom objects. Avali PCs should be w...159.0k downloadsupdated 7 y ago
• MMake the Lamia a cuter raceby HeemiA Simple Mod that makes the Lamia Race Mod adhere to the style of "Make the universe a cuter place"/Cutebound by HDoomGuy and Barb-tan Warning: Requires the Lamia Race Mod. This should be fairly obvious but I'm not taking any risks. Update: 3.0 - Everything is now in .patch Format, darkened the e...144.0k downloadsupdated 8 y ago
• TThe Starforge v1.2by FrykasStarforge is a Starbound sandbox expansion, adding new & varied content while trying to stay as close to the vanilla feel as possible. Explore new worlds, discover new stories, learn more about influencial legends among the various races, and meet a large variety of new npcs, factions and more! E...144.0k downloadsupdated 1 d ago
• PPlayer Dances and Emotesby DegranonWhen emotes are just not enough Ever looked at these happy dancing npcs and crying out jelously? So, worry no more! Express your feelings using this simple mod that allows you to dance, dance all night long, wave your hands warmly, comfort your friends... and many more! Depends on QuickBar Mini....137.0k downloadsupdated 7 y ago
• KKitsune Frackin' Universe Patchby MkioTNTFrackin' Universe Patch for Kitsune Frackin' Universe is a one way ticket, backup your saves Diet : Omnivorous Perks : 2.50x Energy Capacity Resist : +15% Fire, +15% Ice, +15% Electric, +12% Mental Weapons : Shield: Perfect Blocks restore health Kitsunebi: +10% Dmg, +8 Protection Swords: +2% Crit...116.2k downloadsupdated 5 y ago
• AAMP - Another Mod Pack (Hair and Beak Collection)by Heck.Compatible with Starbound 1.4 : Bounty Hunter Update Ever wanted more variety in hairstyles without straying too far from the vanilla ones? Or maybe you just wanted to see some npcs with different hair? Fortunately, this is just what you need. This mod adds my current/full collection of hair/beak...115.5k downloadsupdated 8 y ago
• RRace Traitsby OmeruinJust click the image above to join the Stoat server! In the "Modding Cave", you can chat, look at WIP mod updates, discuss new mod ideas, get modding help, and more! Hey there! Before asking "when is the next update", please take a look at my Starbound Mods Status Sheet! All information relating...112.7k downloadsupdated 6 mo ago
• TTech Additionsby gay moth auntCAUTION: This workshop item will no longer receive updates. I no longer have time to work on maintaining these items due to now being a full-time sprite artist, so consider these workshop items to be fully open-source. You are free to upload or publish your own variations or updates of this conte...107.6k downloadsupdated 9 y ago
• IInvisible Clothesby RenamonIS COMPATIBLE WITH STARBOUND UPDATE 1.4.4 NOTE: This Mod does NOT include any sexual content or Adult bits. WARNING: This Mod needs to be installed on the server, your game and everyone else's game who is playing with you on a/the/your server. Don't report bugs that don't exist if you don't know...106.8k downloadsupdated 9 y ago
• MMaple32by Lemon DropsAdds The Following and More:3 playable species300+ structures and encounters7 planet types, one moon, 30+ new biomes including undergroundQuirky crops, new dishes6 unique tenants, many new NPC types3 furniture sets and other furniture as wellUnique weapons, armors, augments to spice things up *To...105.8k downloadsupdated 20 d ago
• FFrackin Universe - Melee Aimingby AlmantuxasVersion: 1.3.0 - switched from manual patches to a semi-auto patcher using shell/batch scripting and Lua. A patch to allow the aiming of non-aimable melee weapons (battleaxes, scythes, etc.) from Frackin' Universe. NOTE: This mod doesn't contain the original mod itself. This is a standalone mod,...102.8k downloadsupdated 3 y ago
• TThe Shoggoth Race Mod & Friendsby Sir Bumpleton✿The Shoggoth Race Mod & Friends The beta with plenty of unfinished content is available here The Shogscord beckons... Current Content: A fully functional race (and another sister race that slipped in); An absolute ton of customisation options; Some unique outfits; Special racial armor; Unique rac...100.5k downloadsupdated 6 y ago
• FFutara's Dragon Pixel Full Bright Shaderby FutaraDragonRender Pixel As Full Bright =========================== Futara's Dragon Full Bright Shader =========================== Current Version 1.0 =========================== Attention!! This mod does not function when using Steam's subscribe function! This mod must be installed in [..\starbound\mods] fo...94.3k downloadsupdated 6 y ago
• BBackpacksby AppleAdds backpacks to the game. For a full description, visit the ChuckleFish forums page at:94.2k downloadsupdated 8 y ago
• VVibrant Novakidsby Brioche CookieThis is a palette addon with 56 new color choices to pick from, a set of vibrant colors, a set of pastel colors, and a set of inverted colors inspired by the Black Core Novakid Colors mod. I've listed the names of the color palettes, so that way if one is bugged you can give me the name of the co...91.6k downloadsupdated 8 y ago
• RRacial Introsby juniper_treeHey y'all, I know this mod is now over five years old, but I still get messages about it here and there. This mod was a huge undertaking, and I have not had the time to keep up with it. I went to school, got a full-time job, got engaged, and have become exponentially busier. So I unfortunately ha...88.2k downloadsupdated 7 y ago
• WWarframe Parkourby djdazstar23Adds Warframe's movement system to Starbound with Techs, Weapons and Augments. 3 Parkour Techs Aim Glide: 3 Jump Combo, a double jump, followed by a glide, then a final jump that cancels the glide. Wall Freeze: Stick to Walls forever, sticking to walls refreshes the jump counter and also refreshe...86.2k downloadsupdated 8 y ago
• LLucario Raceby ZancunoANNOUNCEMENT Mod partially on Hiatus for Armor Adapt and RenTek: Project Awaken The lucario mod is in a partial hiatus while I train under the crew of RenTek to become an even better mod developer. RenTek so far has gotten my skills up to another level, but it is far from being public ready. RenT...83.6k downloadsupdated 3 y ago
• MMake the Saturnians a Cuter Yet Mothy Raceby Brioche CookieNotice 2 (1.4 update): To give your hybrid Saturnian character the ring of 'fluff' around their necks, please use the provided fluff in the vanilla mod, as the 'MoffleScarf' has now been removed. This is to ensure that this mod is 'server friendly' and that you can play on other servers that don'...81.5k downloadsupdated 8 y ago
• NNekiFUby 76561198977838589This patch makes the Neki species compatible with Frackin Universe. Languages Русский (Russian) Features A full set of species-specific Frackin' Universe stats Patches to add FU stats to Neki weapons/armor Scan descriptions for FU-specific items (WIP) Scan descriptions for FU-specific tiles (WIP)...80.4k downloadsupdated 12 d ago
• BBetabound: Vanilla Expanded!by Silver SokolovaBetabound is a vanilla+ base-game enhancement mod which adds tons of content consistent with the Starbound vision throughout the entire game-- from beginning to end! Although Betabound certainly has a strong presence throughout the game, it is not an overhaul mod and will never outright replace c...79.5k downloadsupdated 4 mo ago
• MMake the Arachne a Cuter Raceby HeemiA simple Arachne edit that keeps all 8 eyes intact while making the arachne conform to Cutebound/Make the Universe a Cuter Place's Eye style. The males, too, have the "large" primary eyes due to being a subterranian species, and needing better darkvision. Also removes the carapace arms and "Bra"...79.4k downloadsupdated 8 y ago
• BBetter Platform Fallingby doNMorMakes starbound platforms work like they do in terraria, mostly preventing needless fall damage. Note: Doesn't work if there are no spaces between the platforms.72.9k downloadsupdated 4 y ago
• LLaw Enforcement 0.7.3by swefpifhCompatibility : Starbound 1.4.4 List of incompatibilities or interferences ⚠ Report a problem or a bug GOG versions : Version 0.7.3 ∴ Download 🠚 List of IDs for each object (v0.7.3) Not being a fan of retro pink or purple vehicles, I decided to design a mod with a more realistic design for law en...72.6k downloadsupdated 5 y ago
• BBorderlands 2 Random and Unique Shieldsby FelmastProMcLaneUpdate, Notice: Version 5 is here, Player Pets can now spawn with shields, they use the shields in the "crew" section of the interface. Added compatibility with "Crew Customization+" and "BL3 Healthbars" for new npc shield display. New damage and capacity calculations that better adapt to the gam...72.5k downloadsupdated 22 mo ago
• DDraconis Full Dragons Reskinby WonkyFeel like a real fire-breathing dragon! (or wyvern, which is a type of dragon anyway, so whatevs) Alternative reskin: Difference between the reskins: Check out this collection to further customize your Draconis: Draconis Addons Troubleshooting If your Draconis looks different than on screenshots,...68.9k downloadsupdated 4 y ago
• PProject Blade Dance: Broadswords - Legacy versionby RibsDevelopment on this branch has ceased, I will release a new version of this mod in the coming days, with the hopes of making this mod vanilla multiplayer compatible, to some degree at least. New version of the mod here Consider joining the mod's discord server! Non-steam version here. Since many...68.5k downloadsupdated 9 y ago
• TThe Essential Jetpack Modby CaptainRumBarrelsFly like a bird! Then hit a wall. The Essential: Jetpacks Mod delivers highly augmented armour granting the capability of flight, all through the convenience of a back item - like all traditional jetpacks should be. There are 3 jetpacks, each with their own unique flight mode. Additionally, there...66.6k downloadsupdated 5 y ago
• PPulsar Saber-Cannonby Neb"An experimental plasma handcannon that can be recalibrated into a fierce plasma katana." Here we have the Pulsar Saber-Cannon, commissioned by Debaubau, this is a gun that can turn into a katana! PLEASE NOTE: This weapon is NOT clientside, if you wish to play with this weapon with a friend or on...64.9k downloadsupdated 7 y ago
• 11.3 mech cinematic fixby GeO2Allows outdated species mods to use mechs and custom captain's chairs. Every mod on the Starbound workshop should be supported. If a mod is on the workshop but not in the list, it's probably not affected by the mech or captiain's chair issues. --- Mods with fixed cinematics and captain's chairs -...63.8k downloadsupdated 8 y ago
• IImproved Swim Physics!by Silver SokolovaMakes swimming feel fluid and natural! Improved Swim Physics swimming: - Press SPACE to begin swimming - Press W/A/S/D to swim in that direction - Hold JUMP and swim towards the surface of the liquid to jump out of it Vanilla Starbound swimming: - Move player down, constantly, no matter what. - P...63.5k downloadsupdated 2 y ago
• SSpirit Tree Raceby 76561198441046241Add spirit races from ori games to your game. (Note: The author of this mod isn't fluent in English, so there may be incorrectly used words or terms in this mod.) **This mod now supports FU** This is a race mod based on the Spirit race from Ori and the Blind Forest/Will of the Wisps. Previously t...62.0k downloadsupdated 5 y ago
• AAlchemical Reactionsby MioureAllow yourself to create and experience Alchemy like never imagined. Find new ways to use old Vanilla items to make you stronger! Starting with the Scientist's Plea, This mod includes a quest chain to help players get started with every crafting table available. Content This mod will contain mate...59.1k downloadsupdated 8 y ago
• CCustomization Plusby BlossomDancerEver felt the universe lacked a bit of style? Tired of seeing the same few hairstyles? Keep finding Novakids that look a lil too similar? Felt that Avians lack a bit of variety? Customization+ adds a whole bunch of new customization options to all seven of the vanilla races: Humans: 5 new unisex...59.1k downloadsupdated 1 mo ago
• UUniversal Winged Flight Techby OlarollThis is an actual physics-based flight tech. It allows you to fly around, completely unchained from the limitations you might've seen in other flight techs. NOTE: The mod doesn't add any wings, you'll get those from vanilla or other mods. It's also "Universal" for 2 reasons: It works completely i...59.0k downloadsupdated 5 y ago
• DDraconis Race Tweaksby MadelynIMPORTANT: I don't update these mods any more, so I can't assure that they will be compatible with the latest versions of the base game and frackin' universe. If you want to take this mod and update/edit it, feel free to do so. Requires the Draconis race mod This mod makes some changes to the dra...58.7k downloadsupdated 8 y ago
• FFactions (Early Access)by TipheretCHOOSE YOUR FACTION! Join the Marines of the United Systems or the Space Pirates in their mutual confrontation! Fight for survival and control of resources after the destruction of the Earth! Solve tasks and complete missions to forge your reputation on the faction of your choice! Create new equi...57.1k downloadsupdated 8 y ago
• SStarbound++ [Frackin' Universe Compatible]by TMCThis is the version of Starbound++ that's compatible with Frackin' Universe. Non-FU Version: here If any bugs/crashes happen please comment it.56.6k downloadsupdated 9 y ago
• PPlayer Voiceby Anter583Makes the player's status controller play chat sounds of the apropriate species & gender whenever the player speaks. The way this mod works is by tracking the player's emote sprite and waiting for it to switch to its chatting/shouting animation. Shouting plays the sound at a higher volume. Curren...56.3k downloadsupdated 3 y ago

463 character improvements 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.