Starbound mods
Starbound mechanics mods
Everything filed under mechanics by its own author, ordered by how much it is used.
401 mechanics mods, most downloaded first · newest update 30 Oct 2026
AllUser Interface576Armor and Clothes548Furniture and Objects511Crafting and Building511Weapons466Character Improvements463Species445NPCs and Creatures410Mechanics401Cheats and God Items247In-Game Tools246Planets and Environments234Food and Farming210Dungeons204Ships162Vehicles and Mounts160Musical Instruments and Songs139Quests106
401 mechanics mods
- RPG Growth Gender Unlockerby HeemiA simple mod that makes the Kunoichi and Valkyrie not Genderlocked. Requires RPG Growth for obvious reasons.8.7k downloadsupdated 7 y ago
- Less Annoying Crewby projectmayhemChanges your crew idle time to .01 seconds so they don't stand in your way. Increases their wander time to 25 seconds so they walk around more. Removes npcToy tag from a lot of ship items. Adds a recipe for a water cooler to place on your ship. It has npcToy tag with a max npc usage of 10. Hopefu...8.6k downloadsupdated 6 y ago
- Ladders!by Silver SokolovaThe ladders from Betabound, now as a standalone mod! Needless to say, you may experience issues if used alongside Betabound. Additionally, this mod will not be updated to reflect the current state of this content in Betabound. Craft ladders at your Crafting Menu or at a Workbench and climb them!...8.6k downloadsupdated 3 y ago
- Paintballs Paint Blocksby Anter583Makes paintballs repaint the nearest block to their collision site in their respective colour. If it explodes mid-air (due to hitting someone) it will instead colour the background block that's directly behind it.8.6k downloadsupdated 4 y ago
- Frackin' Universe Draconis Diet Replacementby testpilot24Now your dragons can eat vegetables. I hear this is good for their health.8.6k downloadsupdated 6 y ago
- NPC Shields & Bars[Resource/Addon]by FelmastProMcLaneAdds modifiable energy shields and elemental resistances to NPCs and monsters. Adds: This mod doesn't add shield items or such, just the means for status effects to control the shields. This mod also makes it so that NPCs can have elemental resistances/weakneses, vanilla doesn't do that if you we...8.6k downloadsupdated 3 y ago
- Improved Food Descriptions + Food Rot Info PATCH 1.3.3by ScrambieBambieNOT FOR 'Improved Food Descriptions ' version. NEED both base mods. REMEMBER to unsubscribe if base mods get proper updates, as patch has Priority set at 999 (priority can be shared as its not the slot, but this patch will disable any changes in base mods or even brake their function. This patch...8.5k downloadsupdated 8 y ago
- Team Fortress 2 Stock Weapons Modby RomeepReal Mann Co. weapons. PDA and melee not included. Stock weapons from the online first person shooter Team Fortress 2. Weapons made to work almost the same as in the game itself. Meaning: 0.25% crit chance on every weapon (Except Sniper Rifle). Medigun that heals anything not hostile. A minigun t...8.5k downloadsupdated 5 y ago
- Equivalent Exchange Frackin universe Ore patchby licflaggA small patch that makes Frackin universe ores work in the Mining Transmutation Table. Does not add in the high/end tier ores. This one will be as up-to-date as possible.8.5k downloadsupdated 6 y ago
- Enhanced Storage Matter Extractor - REBALANCEDby Nephirus90IMPORTANT Read the description thoroughly please. If you don't have it yet, subscribe Enhanced Storage PATCH , which covers many containers the main mod and the others patches on the workshop left out, plus new mods supported. DESCRIPTION Tired of getting a completely random storage matter output...8.2k downloadsupdated 3 y ago
- Adventurer's Addons Patchby A-VladimirA patch for Adventurer's Addons: Bags stack to 999 Reduced the value of 'currency' items by 50% Reduced the value and fuel amount of 'fuel' items by 50% Reduced some drops from treasure pools Ballanced some augments8.1k downloadsupdated 3 y ago
- Make Anomalies Great Againby RomolousIncreases the drop rates of loot in space encounters8.1k downloadsupdated 8 y ago
- Aimbotby Anter583Adds a basic auto aim/aimbot system for weapons. The Aimbot Maker can be purchased from Penguin Bay or accessed from Quickbar. The item ID is antr_aimbotsettings. Using the Aimbot Maker menu, you can configure and create a custom aimbot installer that you can use to install/uninstall the aimbot t...8.1k downloadsupdated 2 y ago
- Frackin' Universe - Hardcore Permadeath Restorationby AnomNomRe-enables the Perma Death feature for Hardcore Mode, which Frackin' Universe disabled. That's all there is to it. Listen, I've played Project Zomboid. There's a certain appeal to having your death in a game actually matter. I personally wouldn't play Starbound with it enabled, but the thing is,...8.1k downloadsupdated 23 mo ago
- Avalonian Culture Shock (ACS)by 76561198862069906Quick Notes Obligatory note that no AI at any capacity was used in this mod's development. My mods do not, never have, and never will use AI for any reason. Description This mod fuses a few mods together, tweaks or revamps them, and adds in a bit of Avali related content on top of that. It also a...8.0k downloadsupdated 3 mo ago
- Racial Spiders [Out of order]by GonDragonUpdate: I heard this mod no longer works. I won't update it, but my code is under MIT License, so feel free to copy, update and publish the mod yourselves, no need to ask me anything, as long as you write "Thanks to GonDragon" somewhere. Patch to include the Sarasinor in the Frackin' Races suppor...8.0k downloadsupdated 6 y ago
- Faster Space Travel (also minor FPS boost)by 76561198348802423SERIOUSLY lowers time spent traveling between planets and most especially warping. (This script is host-only and will be ignored when joining multiplayer servers, but it wont break it, so go ahead and try it anyway.) [2019/3/16] Update: This mod has been rumored to slightly increase FPS as well,...7.9k downloadsupdated 8 y ago
- [oSB] All Items are Stackable!by Silver SokolovaThis mod requires OpenStarbound! This mod patches all items to remove their max stack limit. Supports all mods. Q & A Q: Mod doesn't work! I do not have OpenStarbound installed. A: You must have OpenStarbound installed for this mod to work. Q: I can't change clothes/armor with this mod. A: You ne...7.9k downloadsupdated 16 mo ago
- Pay Your Crew!by C0bra5Pay Your Crew! The Interstellar Union of Ship Workers has won the case and you are finally obligated to pay something for your crew's services! You even have to pay extra for those that follow you around! The standard pay is 100 pixels per crew member per real-time hour. The standard pay for a fo...7.9k downloadsupdated 6 y ago
- Halloween Special: Aspect of Deathby NebHappy Halloween!!! Not everyone celebrates this holiday, I don't really, but enjoy yourself! Embrace your inner spook! PLEASE NOTE: This staff 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 m...7.8k downloadsupdated 4 y ago
- Enable Monster Special Attacks Reviseby MegaMatoUpdate 5-29-25 Rainbow vomit attack re-enabled. Update 10-10/2023 Made add-ons for "no touch damage", "low touch damage", and "gross attacks enabled" They are all supposed to be compatible with each other but "no touch damage" will override "low touch damage" Took me long enough. I finally had a...7.7k downloadsupdated 17 mo ago
- Penguin Bay Peddles Monster Dropsby IndigoTailblackmarket feel like an actual blackmarket now :3 No Processor Version: Does what it says on the tin. Penguin Bay now sells monster drops- Core fragments, sharpened claws, carapaces, the 4 elemental drops, and additionally some crafting materials otherwise unobtainable by default for mod content...7.7k downloadsupdated 2 y ago
- Slot Machineby AstroA slot machine, known variously as a fruit machine, puggy, the slots, poker machine/pokies, fruities or slots, is a gambling machine that creates a game of chance for its customers. - Wikipedia When interacted with, you have prime chance to win your desired lvl 10 random gen weapon . Soon to be i...7.7k downloadsupdated 6 y ago
- Range Rework [ 0.1.3 ]by Lo-opImportant Note: Some explosions are indiscriminate. Never would you sit and slowly chip away enemies’ health from afar again, pick up the power stick and slap your way out. This mod completely reworked all generated range weapons( guns and launchers ), to give you the power you shouldn’t have. Th...7.7k downloadsupdated 2 y ago
- Universe Generation Overhaul Rebornby Azure FangThe goal of this mod is to make universe generation a little less "static", mixing more vanilla world types into each star, removing the default difficulty tiers from most planet types and more. As with it's original form, servers should be able to run this mod without requiring clients to subscr...7.6k downloadsupdated 7 y ago
- 星之子神器任务汉化mod❤by 76561198372472564本mod为星之子神器任务(Novakid Artifact Quest)的中文化mod。 本汉化mod由屎大棒合鸟汉化组制作。我们的口号是,鸽了。 -汉化进度- 完整汉化 -协助翻译- 我们的项目库地址: Paratranz绝赞支持中! 爱发电这边请 -感谢- 鸽鸽,我的克鲁西斯 原mod制作小组:@foodpoisoningcompletionist、@caprine、@Internetperson、@hhgghhrrgh、@ghana7 纽约罗彻斯特理工大,IGM学院(互动游戏与媒体学院)及其教学课程 为starbound mod汉化提供了超便利脚本的龙骑先辈和Sky大导师 @Dra...7.6k downloadsupdated 5 y ago
- Mech Battery Warningby Void EyeMech Battery Warning is a mod intended to do one simple thing: indicate when a battery is about to disappear. When a mech battery is less than 5 seconds away from disappearing, it will turn red. This mod should be able to help solve your problems when you're collecting a ton of batteries or you'r...7.6k downloadsupdated 9 y ago
- BK3K-Various Mods Compatibility Addonby 76561198365096641Fixes missing items in: BK3K-Various Mods Compatibility My mods And also for those who do not have a steam version of Starbound You can download the mod here: BK3K-Various Mods Compatibility Addon7.6k downloadsupdated 3 y ago
- Protectorate's Arsenalby NebYeah it's one of these mods... It adds more protectorate styled weapons if those tickle your fancy... Currently adds A Minigun: Level 5 Primary, normal fire, has a spinup, while firing the player is slowed similar to a bow. The alt is the same thing but you cant move while firing and you deal alm...7.5k downloadsupdated 9 y ago
- AEPOA An Extra Pair Of Armsby Sir Bumpleton✿An Extra Pair Of Arms Adds a new modular tech that allows you to control two robotic arms on top of your normal arms. Obtain the base tech at the outpost tech guy, and other arms are unlocked by buying them off the machine behind him. The in-game codex has all the information on how to operate th...7.5k downloadsupdated 5 y ago
- Buy Elevatorsby CipherBuy Elevators from the teleportershop at the Outpost! Foundry long = 9000 Pixels Foundry short = 7000 Pixels Durasteel long - 5000 Pixels Durasteel short - 3000 Pixels Mechanical long - 2000 Pixels Mechanical short - 1500 Pixels Wood Long - 1000 Pixels Wood Short - 700 Pixels Enjoy )7.4k downloadsupdated 9 y ago
- [oSB] Automatically Scan Objects!by Silver SokolovaThis mod requires OpenStarbound! Any printable objects in your inventory are automatically added to the Pixel Printer. Now you won't have to worry about checking if you scanned something before you discard it! The mod scans your inventory every 3 frames, one slot of each tab at a time. You can ch...7.4k downloadsupdated 15 mo ago
- Better Crew (Diet-version)by 76561198387338648I'm solely the uploader.Actually now we're on my fork, since some stuff needed patching in the base mod. rl_starbound is the original author of rl_bettercrew . Since it wasn't on the Steam workshop and the license allows it, I took on myself to summarize slightly the description (character limits...7.4k downloadsupdated 3 y ago
- Frackin' Universe Saturnians Diet Replacementby testpilot24Some Saturnians are changed. Maybe visiting Zerus was not a good idea?7.4k downloadsupdated 6 y ago
- Upgraded Multi Jump [Infinite]by SuphaxThis mod removes the limitations on the multi jump tech making it infinite. Enjoy v 1.1h: **fixed crashing oops v 1.1: * Changed to work with a lua script rather than a patch so that few mod conflicts happen - if any. v 1.0: + Released7.3k downloadsupdated 9 y ago
- RPG Growth Patch for Supper's Combat Overhaulby KaamalauppiasFixes an issue where monster's don't drop XP when Supper's Combat Overhaul is installed with the RPG Growth mod. Supper's Combat Overhaul: RPG Growth:7.3k downloadsupdated 8 y ago
- 2 Hour Hungerby EveningSkyModifies hunger so that it takes 2 hours to fully deplete your food bar instead of ~ 30 minutes. 4 hour version:7.2k downloadsupdated 8 y ago
- Zero G Maneuvering Unit Sound Fixby MegaMatoI love the Zero G Manuvering Unit by GonDragon but I didn't love the crackly sound it made so I picked a different one. It is mech_jeptack_loop4.ogg instead of flamethrower_loop.ogg. No new files, just patching one vanilla sound for another. Zero-G Maneuvering Unit7.2k downloadsupdated 5 y ago
- FU Water Generator Patchby FidgetThis patch adjusts the LiquidPump to have a range of 4 instead of 16. This allows it to not suffer such penalties by being placed near other pumps, but still retains the need to optimize spacing to minimize the impact of stacking so many near each other. This is mean to balance the feature that I...7.2k downloadsupdated 7 y ago
- Planet Threat Level ++by 76561198386157118The operation is simple, raise the available threat level of vanilla planets. This will make vanilla equipment more comparable with other modded ones (especially some Tier 10 weapons). You don't need to worry about meeting too high levels of planets. The fauna threat level varies from vanilla lev...7.2k downloadsupdated 5 y ago
- The Weapons of Extreme Size, Complexity, Height, and Accuracy (9000)by patmanAdds some very extreme weapons The Weapon of Extreme Size 9000 - instantly kills anything (and yourself if your dumb enough) - uses all your energy - very slow fire rate - laser pointer for precision penis - some recoil The Weapon of Extreme Complexity 9000 - dual-barrel 6 shot burst - double gr...7.2k downloadsupdated 5 y ago
- Infinite Express Sells Mild Hazard Protectionby IndigoTailupdate: hydrophobic spray is added :D I really loved the immersion Starburst brings into the game, but theres always a small pet peeve of mine about Starbound is that these NPC just LIVES on hazardous planets without any problem or explanation as of why, same for merchants and bandits and etc- Th...7.1k downloadsupdated 2 y ago
- Shield Status Effect Fixby Amalgamama"Fixes" the issue shields have where status effects are still inflicted from an attack even if you blocked said attack. Interestingly, I found out by looking at the code regarding this issue that it is NOT intentional, but an oversight; there is code in place to make sure shields also block statu...7.1k downloadsupdated 8 y ago
- Mech are made of ARMOR - Relfectby FelmastProMcLaneMakes reflected bullets attempt to immitate the source projectile. Wasn't included in the base mod because it can have some performance impact and may not work that well in multiplayer.7.1k downloadsupdated 23 mo ago
- True Name Modby surn_thingPuts the item/object name most descriptions for vanilla objects. You can see the item/object names of an object by hovering the mouse over it in the inventory or using the codex function. Works with custom races.6.9k downloadsupdated 7 y ago
- Better Crew - Race MegaPatchby 76561198387338648A fairly important patch for BetterCrew (either Full or diet version) to properly support modded races' techstations (S.A.I.L). Other very important patch: CrewAnchor MegaPatch The game won't start if you don't have one of the two versions of Better Crew installed Don't install both the full and...6.9k downloadsupdated 2 y ago
- GiC .338 Lapua Magnum Packby irRegularGuy646Adds .338 Lapua Magnum (8.6x70mm) ammo and 2 guns that use it to Galaxy in Conflict: AWM / Blizzard Marksman Magnum: takes loose ammo found in federal loot takes most sights and .338 barrels MRAD / MK33 ASWS: takes 10-round mags found in unitan loot takes all sights and underbarrels, .338 barrels...6.9k downloadsupdated 3 y ago
- Better Crew - CrewAnchor MegaPatchby 76561198387338648A fairly important patch for BetterCrew (either Full or diet version) so your crew acknowledges modded furniture/stations and move to them according to their jobs! Other very important patch: Race MegaPatch The game won't start if you don't have one of the two versions of Better Crew installed Do...6.9k downloadsupdated 2 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.

