Mods / Mechanics

• SSpawn Rate Increaserby BrattymaddyIncreases spawn rates of : Any and all chests. Items inside of chests. Underground vines. Wild crops. Ores.38.5k downloadsupdated 7 y ago
• BB.Y.O.S. Megapackby FermentedMeatDrinkThis the the old mod! If you are using OpenStarbound then check out Universal BYOS Patcher. This mod will not receive any more updates and has been replaced by the aforementioned mod. Original Description A custom race extension for Amber Talamasca's BYOS, adding support for many (57) races. Afte...38.4k downloadsupdated 8 y ago
• EElithian Races Addon: Profane Arbalestby NebProfane Arbalest "A heavy linebow once Vhalakin, now rid of its former beauty." A powerful modified Vhalakin Longbow from Elithian Races Mod, sporting dual violated line arrow bursts, with an ion volley alternate ability! PLEASE NOTE Like most of my weapons, this is NOT clientside, if you wish to...37.7k downloadsupdated 7 y ago
• ZZero G Maneuvering Unitby GonDragonAre you tired of being limited to be in your Mech when you are on a 0 G environment, like, an asteroid field? Do you want to roam around freely, to mine, build, fight, etc. ? Well, this tech is the solution! Once you unlock all the vanilla techs, and unlock the mecha, a new quest will be given by...37.6k downloadsupdated 8 y ago
• MMy Enternia 2.4: Alta Hobbiesby ＣｅｔｅｒａｉWhat awaits you in the distance? What lies beneath the surface? What hides up high behind those clouds? Time to find out! Welcome to Alterash. I made this mod mainly for myself, but decided to share with everybody. This mod adds a new playable species, 2 new planets with their own biomes, monster...37.5k downloadsupdated 7 mo ago
• AAbility Slot Extenderby PsynyAdds support for two more special abilities on weapons with shift + right or shift + left mouse click. This mod was created as a base for my other mod: Weapon Retrofitting Station. However, I've decided to make it standalone to allow other modders to create their own weapons without the need to u...36.9k downloadsupdated 8 y ago
• FFU + Hellish Planets Compatibility Patchby MalthinaeBridges the gap between Hellish Planets and Frackin' Universe. Replaces the vanilla Heat effect on Hellish Planets by a combination of Frackin Universe's Heat 3, Acidic atmosphere 2 and Insanity Atmosphere 2 effect. This means you will require no less than 60% Heat Resistance (or FU Deadly Heat I...36.5k downloadsupdated 6 y ago
• IImproved Damage Particlesby SumenoraThis small little mod reduces lag and Removes number particle Clutter when dealing damage to hordes of enemies by making number and other damage particle effects clear away from the screen quicker. I also gave it a more Stylish animation to allow the player to clearly see which enemies are taking...36.2k downloadsupdated 3 y ago
• SStarbound++by TMCThese are just some changes and additions to enhance Starbound. Before any of you ask this mod is slightly incompatible with Frackin' Universe Frackin' Universe Version: Here Some Additions and Changes: - Combines Better Outpost Items and Prices and Improved Ship Locker Provisions (with some modi...35.5k downloadsupdated 9 y ago
• SStar's Vestigeby NebStar's Vestige, "A slick blade somehow born from the remnants of a dying star." PLEASE NOTE: This weapon is NOT clientside, if you wish to play with this weapon with a friend or on a server, both you and your friend or server must also be subscribed to this mod. It may be incompatible with mods t...35.4k downloadsupdated 6 y ago
• RRelics of Revengeanceby NebHello my loyal followers! I have another gift for you all! This one is based on the game Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance, which I hope at least some of you are familiar with. PLEASE NOTE: This mod is NOT clientside, if you wish to play with this content with a friend or on a server, both you and y...35.4k downloadsupdated 4 y ago
• NNarthex: A Flying Bloodswordby NebHello! Here it is! Starbounds first public flying sword! PLEASE NOTE: This mod is NOT clientside, if you wish to play with this content with a friend or on a server, both you and your friend or server must also be subscribed to this mod. It may be incompatible with mods that use neb-narthex in th...35.3k downloadsupdated 3 y ago
• HHeartbeat 3.0by ◅Kitty of Pathos2▻▼ ▽▼ ▽▼ ▽▼ ▽▼ ▽▼ ▽▼ ▽▼ ▽▼ ▽▼ ▽▼ ▽▼ ▽▼ ▽▼ ▽ LowHealthAlarm is no longer needed and will conflict with this mod! Remove it before you complain! ▲ △▲ △▲ △▲ △▲ △▲ △▲ △▲ △▲ △▲ △▲ △▲ △▲ △▲ △▲ Don't foreget to 👍 ★★★★★ Now just a lil louder for all the speaker users35.1k downloadsupdated 5 y ago
• WWeapon Retrofitting Stationby PsynyA weapon station that allows modification of weapons. -PROTOTYPE WEAPONS: When retrofitting weapons, players now can choose to make a Prototype Version of the weapon. If choosing the prototype version, the original weapons will not be consumed or changed. However, the produced weapon will be much...35.1k downloadsupdated 8 y ago
• BBetter Hoverbikesby ErisssIt never seemed strange to you that those hoverbikes can hover on ground, but can't hover on water and other liquids? This mod make them hover on liquids. It modifies hoverbike.lua, so this mod should work with hoverbikes added by mods that use hoverbike.lua35.1k downloadsupdated 9 y ago
• SSpooky Tweaksby SupēsuurufuSpooky Tweaks is a large scale vanilla overhaul mod that serves as an 'unofficial update' to the game. That is to say, it rebalances, fixes, streamlines, implements unused content, and reduces annoyance. While it attempts to be compatible with content mods, it may conflict with other vanilla-alte...35.0k downloadsupdated 7 y ago
• SStarburst Reworkby 76561198851741251This mod is a one way trip. I would recommend backing up your universe and character files before installing. If you have played the mod, please give me your feedback in this feedback form. It would be greatly appreciated. Starburst is an overhaul mod that aims to add variety to and improve syste...34.9k downloadsupdated 3 mo ago
• VVoided: Expansion Mod (WIP)by Void EyeA work-in-progress post-game expansion surrounding an odd, dark star WARNINGS This mod contains flashing lights and other content that may cause discomfort in people with photosensitive epilepsy. This mod will also permanently alter your players and universe. It is recommended that you backup you...34.9k downloadsupdated 1 mo ago
• UUU Tier Patch: 6by KaisRequires Upgraded Upgrades! This addon mod reverts the target level of the Weapon Upgrade Anvil back down to 6. This addon is for folks who think tier 6 is already strong enough, but still want procedural and non-legendary items to be upgradeable. Items that have already been upgraded at the Weap...34.5k downloadsupdated 9 y ago
• BBK3K-Various Mods Compatibilityby FafnirPuts various weapons into the armory tab for BK3K's inventory. Conflicts with the two other BK3K inventory patch mods I have made, since it'd add the category whitelists twice... And the only mod you'll need for this to work is BK3K's inventory, or at least an inventory mod that adds a section to...34.1k downloadsupdated 3 y ago
• NNametags!by Silver Sokolovatl;dr: Check your Quickbar to rename items! Ever wanted to change the name of that awesome sword to something other than its randomly generated name of "Sword of 'Used by Losers'"? I know I have! Ever felt like 'sticky thing' would be a more appropriate subtitle than 'medicine' for that bandage?...32.8k downloadsupdated 3 y ago
• WWildfireby XenaryThe first mod to bring actual fire to Starbound. Vote "Yes" for arson! Jungle Inferno Update The Jungle Inferno Update is out, featuring flammable trees and oil, and brand-new (heh) fire textures! Check out the changelog for a complete list of features here! ABOUT Wildfire is a mod that adds comp...32.6k downloadsupdated 4 y ago
• MMore Tenant Speciesby NimbleJimThis is just a simple mod I started for myself, but decided to upload onto Steam in case anyone else might want it. It's my first foray into the modding scene for anything so it's nothing spectacular. It always irritated me how some tenants for my colony were locked to certain species. So I made...32.4k downloadsupdated 9 y ago
• FFix Starbound (Fix code omissions and bugs; holiday items; disabled vanilla items)by ŔĘÜŠŠ(´･ω･`)A mod, that fixes Starbound code omissions and enables disabled vanilla items. Making your Starbound experience even MORE diverse it is! The mod is aimed to preserve vanilla Starbound 1.4 spirit and aesthetics, making minor adjustments and taking advantage of cut, but not reworked and outdated it...32.4k downloadsupdated 2 y ago
• CCN More Farming - RPG Growth Addonby Banana PieAn addon for More Farming that incorporates experience gains from RPG Growth into many aspects. What is this? Do you use RPG Growth and are disappointed that farming and fishing in CN More Farming doesn't give you experience? Well, prepare for undisappointment, because now they will! Github Repos...32.2k downloadsupdated 8 y ago
• TTougher Mobs with Better Loot!by glider521al (Aura of Worlds dev)Adventurer, do you want more challenge and reward from combat (particularly if you run a server)? Or keep your pets and villagers around for longer? Current Version: 1.11.4.2 With greater adversity comes greater reward Stats in a harder universe This mod makes all NPCs and monsters more resilient...32.2k downloadsupdated 3 y ago
• EEnable Monsters Special Attacksby XaliberBored of seeing monotonous attacks from the randomly generated monsters? Not anymore! --- If you liked my mods, feel free to donate me a snack through: Ko-Fi | Buymeacofee | Trakteer | Saweria --- This mod allows procedurally generated monsters to use special (ranged) attacks. Now they will breat...32.1k downloadsupdated 7 y ago
• EElektrolite - Fps Improvementby IscoThe mod aim fps improvement without affecting the graphical original content of the game. addons : Addons that are mean to be used with the Elektrolite mod.If you install an addon without the "main mod" the game won't start.Be sure to have installed Elektrolite. : fskip , input more frameskip the...31.6k downloadsupdated 6 y ago
• GGyrusens+by Jiroga"From a far away galaxy, these reptile-like aliens are looking for other species to interact and trade with. Seems like they might have gotten lost, though!" -:- What are Gyrusens?​ -:- Originating from the planet Xy, gyrusens are a reptile-based alien race; scaled, tall, and sturdy, these creatu...31.1k downloadsupdated 6 y ago
• BBounty Hunter - Rapid Rank Rising!by glider521al (Aura of Worlds dev)This simple mod is designed to Save You Time by allowing you to Rise through the Peacekeeper Ranks faster. Thus enabling you to reach the harder and higher tier bounties/post-end game missions sooner, with less time spent grinding out errands through the same system. Current Version 1.1.6 Rank Bo...30.8k downloadsupdated 3 y ago
• BBorderlands 3 Custom Health barsby FelmastProMcLaneThis mod tries to replicate the behavior of multiple random healthbars introduced in BL3. Check the collection for addons an textures: Borderlands 3 Custom Healthbars Collection. Tired of enemies feeling always the same? With this mod every enemy and group of enemies will offer a new challenge! W...30.7k downloadsupdated 22 mo ago
• EElithian Races Addon: Tormentorby NebTormentor, a sword bathed in the pain of others, reaping the souls of whom it kills. PLEASE NOTE: This weapon is NOT clientside, if you wish to play with this weapon with a friend or on a server, both you and your friend or server must also be subscribed to this mod. It may be incompatible with m...29.7k downloadsupdated 6 y ago
• SStarbound: Subnautica Editionby AppleGetting Started To start crafting & fabricating, head over to the outpost. An Alterra NPC will let you purchase your (initial) fabricator, and components to build the Seamoth. Currently all recipes are unlocked, better progression will get implemented later on! ^^ Mod Features New Objects Fabrica...29.1k downloadsupdated 5 y ago
• RRemoved Erchius Ghost (Pandora's Box Compatible)by AnomNomDo you dislike the Erchius Ghost? How about the smaller Erchius Creatures from Pandora's Box? This mod will solve both of those problems for you. Maybe you're using my other mod, Musical Moons (as you should be), and are trying to zen out while you mine for fuel so you can reach that far off star...28.0k downloadsupdated 23 mo ago
• MMech Overhaulby XavThis mod overhauls how the energy system works on mechs, now there is two separate bars for health and energy, mechs run on fuel that you can replenish anywhere, mech flight anywhere and more, check mod page for more information: This mod is already included on Frackin' Universe, DO NOT install t...28.0k downloadsupdated 7 y ago
• IInstant Crafting For Arcanaby Ἄννα ΦιφιμιArcana is such an awesome Mod. BIG thanks to Sva! Wait!!?? 0.5 secs for crafting??? My lazy ass can't even wait for a mere 0.5 seconds. I must confess... So... I made it and you know what it does. _(:з」∠)_27.9k downloadsupdated 5 y ago
• UUnbreaking Fossil Brushesby SymetemysA simple mod that makes it so fossil brushes don't get comsumed.27.8k downloadsupdated 9 y ago
• AArcana: Tanz Lighting Patchby NiffeThis patch changes light sources from Arcana to use dynamic lighting instead of static (see images). Tanz Lighting Overhaul patches are also available for: - Starbound 1.4.4 - Elithian Races Mod - Frackin' Universe - K'Rakoth Mod - Handheld torches - Colored Torches - Handheld Colored Torches Che...27.7k downloadsupdated 4 y ago
• IImproved Food Descriptions: Frackin' Universe Patchby NiffeAdds support for Frackin' Universe. Currently Improved Food Descriptions works with FU but doesn't show its effects and many foods aren't even affected by IFDs script. This patch fixes that. Note: this patch modifies buildfood.lua so it is probably not compatible with other mods that modify it. L...27.4k downloadsupdated 4 y ago
• MMM Configuratorby RobotLuccaThis mod is a part of FU. If you already have FU, you do not need this mod! (Items from Frackin' Universe are featured in the preview image.) Adds a new UI to the Quickbar (from either StardustLib or Quickbar Mini) that allows changing the items currently active in the tool slots, including the M...26.9k downloadsupdated 9 y ago
• CCasual Hungerby BrattymaddyAs the name suggests. Enables hunger in casual mode :D26.8k downloadsupdated 7 y ago
• MMetallic Tree Overhaulby 76561198851741251Overview What this mod does is allow for players to farm metals. Using the metal trees found on foundry biomes, you can get different kinds of metallic wood. This metallic wood can be turned into bars at the new "Foundry Refinery", for 2 wood per bar, basically giving you free ores. That's not th...26.5k downloadsupdated 5 y ago
• SStation Upgrade Modules!by Silver SokolovaSpace stations are pretty neat. You can make your own private world and expand it! All you need is... Ouch, the Station Transponder that spawns your station is a bit costly, but it's probably just a rough start. Now that I got my station, it's time to expand it-- FIVE HUNDRED TITANIUM BARS FOR A...26.4k downloadsupdated 3 y ago
• AArmor Augments - Arcana! (READ DESCRIPTION)by Silver SokolovaArmor Augments for Arcana! NOTE: The armor accepts augments even if the augment slot isn't shown. NOTE: Since Arcana has updated since this mod's release, it may not add augments to all the armor in it. Mod image by Sva, I think. I didn't make it. It's just Arcana's mod image. Ask before taking a...26.3k downloadsupdated 3 y ago
• JJokeboundby 76561198839351752Want some more humor/variety in the universe? This mod aims to increase the variability of Starbound's dialogue (and also the curvature of that face of yours) by adding 400+ funny lines, riddles, references, lore tidbits, interesting facts, and other phrases to all default races dialog, including...26.2k downloadsupdated 13 mo ago
• PProject Irisil (v1.6.0.4)by LoftyLoftyLoftyLoftyLoftyTLDR: Large content mod / Monsters / Dungeons / Vanilla+ ---------- Version 1.6.0.4 released 2026 July 30 ---------- Project Irisil This mod adds the following new content to Starbound: Several new monster species, including Irisil Irisil can be found in the eyepatch biome on alien planets. (Mons...26.2k downloadsupdated 3 mo ago
• [[Arcana]Titancorp Expansion|泰坦重工拓展[V2.4.0]by plantera原MOD在这Original MOD click here 简体中文汉化补丁在这 Expanded the Titancorp related content.And the mod provides more opportunities to earn Titan Corp credits. 拓展了泰坦重工相关内容,提供了更多的赚取泰坦重工信用点的机会. Join the Titan Corp, contribute to Galaxy!! 加入泰坦集团,打赛博黑工! You can obtain a Titanship Transponder in Magician's Table(...25.9k downloadsupdated 13 d ago
• SSpawnable Items Pack Patch for Arcanaby killbenniI made this because I was bored and someone in my comments wanted it lmao Enjoy!25.5k downloadsupdated 4 y ago

401 mechanics 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.