Mods



Mods (short for modifications) are external changes of Don't Starve game content from what it originally was. Mods are usually developed by Don't Starve community. They add new experience and tweaks to the game.

There are various kinds of mods including Modding Tools, Game Modifications, Language Packs and Custom Maps.

Installing Mods
Players should know that '''Klei is not able to help you should issues arise while using mods. Use with caution!'''

Here is a simple procedure for installing mods, however, some mods may have different installation procedures. The following procedure is just a reference for players.

ModManager:AddMod("yourmodname")
 * 1) Download the mod
 * 2) Unzip the mod folder under
 * 3) Edit  . Add a new line to the file and type

If players have accidentally installed mods incorrectly, then usually the best thing to do is to use the backup players have made. However there is an alternative method if players forget to create backup.


 * 1) Go to steam folder. This is usually either in   or
 * 2) Go to
 * 3) If players have modified a folder to install a mod, then delete the folder. In 99% of cases so far, players should only have to delete their scripts folder. Now, some of the players may realize that this is like dropping a bomb to kill a spider, but that's okay. It just guarantees that all traces of mods are removed.
 * 4) Go into the steam library.
 * 5) Right click Don't Starve, go to properties.
 * 6) Go to the tab labelled Local Files.
 * 7) Click Verify Integrity of Game Cache.
 * 8) Steam will help recover game files.

Creating Mods
Before creating new mods, players should read Player Creation Guidelines. Players are recommended to be familiar with Lua and TEX file format before creating any mods.

Here is a tutorial for creating mods.

List of Popular Mods
The latest versions of Don't Starve are listed chronologically:
 * The End is Nigh > Doorway to Adventure

Language Pack
Players may download language pack if their language are not supported by the game. Search them here.