16 Mods You Need To Try In Project Zomboid (2024)

Project Zomboid has been gaining more popularity with the launch of multiplayer to the beta version of the game. This has brought tens of thousands of new players into the fray, all eager to try and survive in this zombie-infested experience. But after playing for a while, you might find yourself craving some more content, and that is where the very active modding community that this game has comes into play.

There are probably hundreds of fairly functional and interesting Project Zomboid mods out there. Choosing the right ones to cater to your needs is easier said than done, so here are some of the top-rated mods that you should keep an eye out for.

Updated May 17, 2024, by William Quick: There are so many kinds of zombie games, but most of them revolve around killing and surviving with a lot of room for error. Project Zomboid takes that room, throws it into a trash compactor, and then gives it to an ogre to crush against its head. This is a game where if you get hit by a zombie once, it may as well be game over for you. These mods can help you survive and enjoy it all a bit more.

16 Unlock ViZion

See Everything Everywhere

A huge advantage in any type of zombie apocalypse would be to be totally aware of your surroundings, which is something that Project Zomboid limits. It's a good thing that you can finally turn the tables on it with the Unlock ViZion mod.

While the spelling may either irk you or amuse you, the intent is clear: A full vision of a zombie world. Specifically, it gives you a 360-degree view and widens your field of view so that it'll be much harder for the undead to drop dead on you from the shadows.

15 Labeled VHS Tapes

Know What You're Watching

A common mechanic in survival games is being able to learn new skills or improve current skills by consuming knowledge. In Project Zomboid, this takes the form of watching random VHS you find, but you'll never know what's on them.

That is until you install the Labeled VHS Tapes mod. This makes it so that every videotape you find has now been thoughtfully labeled by the previous owner or maintained so that the original packaging is still on it. Now you can watch and know exactly what you're learning.

14 BitBraven Mods

Add All Sorts Of Things

The more you roam around the modding community, the more you'll see that some members are more active than others. This is the case for BitBraven, a creator who has made tons of mods to contribute to Project Zomboid.

BitBraven has done a lot from adding new content to tweaking mechanics in this zombie playground. You can add new types of zombies that explode or scream at you, get a map to help you find your bearings, get your hands on Zombrex to stave off the infection, and more!

13 Mod Manager

Take Stock Of Add-Ons

If you're planning to download any number of mods, you owe it to yourself to download NoctisFalco's Mod Manager. The default mods page isn't bad by any means, but the improvements added by this tool can help you avoid the headaches that large mod folders can often cause.

The Mod Manager provides ways to sort, filter, and search through modifications, new and old, and allows you to see whether a mod comes from an imported file or a Steam Workshop subscription. If you like changing the rules of your world often, you can also store profiles for different mod configurations without the need for endless clicking.

12 Common Sense

It's Just Logical

The Common Sense mod, published by Braven, is perhaps the most all-encompassing quality-of-life overhaul you'll ever need for Project Zomboid. While the list of features is extensive, some of the most impactful changes and improvements include:

• Crowbars are able to pry open more things: doors, windows, and vehicles.
• More expansive recipes, such as being able to make spears with mops and brooms.
• Many new ways to open canned goods.
• Color indicators to show vehicle component status: engine, battery, etc.

Also, if you fancy playing with friends, you'll be happy to hear this mod works both in multiplayer and with existing saves.

11 Vehicle Repair Overhaul

Fixin' Cars And Drivin' Hard

As you might've inferred by the title, Vehicle Repair Overhaul by Hehehemann throws the entire kitchen sink at vehicle interactions and modularity. Provided your character has the skill and knowledge, you can scrap, repair, and modify any vehicle, vanilla or modded.

The mod works in both single-player and multiplayer and is quite extensive, allowing you to repair hoods, seats, doors, gas tanks, windshields and windows, glove boxes, cargo containers, and a lot more. With this mod, you can restore any vehicle to its former, pre-apocalyptic glory.

10 More Description For Traits

Learn More About Yourself

From a fresh start with a brand-new character to any point in a playthrough, the More Description For Traits mod by Champygnakx caters to all of your analytical needs by telling you exactly what a trait or profession does in terms of positive or negative percentages and values.

Since the mod works through a combination of decompiling Java and Lua files, and scouring the Project Zomboid Wiki where applicable, More Description For Traits also works with any modded traits or professions you happen to be running.

9 Autotsar Trailers

Haul Your Hoard Around

If vehicles are your thing in Project Zomboid, or you simply want to carry more items by car throughout the world, Autotsar Trailers might be the perfect mod for you. It adds multiple types of trailers to the game with various capacities.

You will also be able to find a generator trailer which is ideal when you want to power up a gas station where you need fuel. There is also a gas canister trailer that can carry enough fuel to last you months on an average base. If life on the road sounds appealing, there is also a camper trailer that offers most of the amenities of an actual house.

8 Weapon Condition Indicator

Learn The State Of Your Gear

A lot of people would argue that this is a feature that is missing from the game, while the developers would tell you it's not realistic. But if you're sick of never knowing the actual condition of your weapon without having to open your inventory up, give this mod a try.

The mod will also indicate ammo count, and battery charge, and let you know whenever you accidentally drop your weapon after falling to the ground. All of these features are fully configurable, letting you adjust pretty much everything that this mod has to offer to your exact needs.

7 Minimal Display Bars

Keep Track Of Yourself

Another incredibly successful mod that many people swear by, Minimal Display Bars will show an on-screen bar for each of your stats. These include Health, Hunger, Thirst, Endurance, Fatigue, Boredom, Unhappiness, Temperature, and Calorie Intake. You can easily change the size of each of those bars or turn them on and off.

While to some people this mod might sound like straight cheating, it doesn't offer any information that the game won't give you, except Calorie Intake. The rest of those stats have corresponding mood lets that will indicate if you're hungry or thirsty and so forth.

6 Raven Creek

New Town, New Vibes

This mod adds an entirely new area to the game in the form of Raven Creek, a sprawling city full of skyscrapers surrounded by suburban areas. In order to get inside, you will have to travel straight west from Rosewood until you reach a road sign that will indicate that the city is up ahead. Be aware of the fact that entry into the city might be blocked by wrecked cars, meaning that getting inside in your own vehicle could prove impossible.

A perfect mod if you've grown tired of the regular map, Raven Creek has all the loot that you could ever need, even though it will generally be surrounded by huge hordes of zombies. Definitely not a map for beginners, Raven Creek will put your Zomboid skills to the test.

5 More Traits

Get More From Yourself

Whether you like to choose your own traits when creating a character or simply hit the random button, having more traits at your disposal adds a lot of variety to the types of characters that you can make. If you're a fan of role-playing, this can add a lot to the realism of a character.

So if you've ever wondered how long could a person with a broken leg, sunlight sensitivity, and hemophobia last among the zombie hordes that are roaming the streets of Kentucky, this mod might give you a pretty good estimate.

4 True Actions

Be True To Yourself

Even though there is more than one mod under this name, they all belong to the same creator and add various new animations to the game. Now your character can lie in bed or on a couch, sit in a chair, or even dance.

While these mods won't affect gameplay too much, they will add some extra flavor to your game, especially when used in multiplayer alongside other players. There is nothing cozier than watching your character bundle up in bed while listening to the sound of roving bands of zombies outside your window.

3 Brita's Armor Pack

Filtered Protection

The first of the Brita Packs, this one is solely focused on adding extra types of armor and headgear to the game. You will find tons of new types of hats, uniforms, clothes, and body armor. On top of that, you also get some new backpack models with increased capacity.

If you feel like going Splinter Cell on some zombies, you will also be happy to know that this mod adds a bunch of night vision goggles to the game, which are also completely functional, as long as you have the batteries for them.

2 Brita's Weapon Pack

Filtered Firepower

If you're a fan of firearms, then this is the mod for you. It adds hundreds of new guns to the game, including pistols, assault rifles, shotguns, and submachine guns. If you need to bring out the big guns, you will also be able to find grenades and rocket launchers, even though finding ammo for them will prove quite difficult.

On top of all of these new guns, there are also a bunch of new attachments that you can use in customizing your weapons to cater to your specific needs. These include silencers, scopes, grips, extended mags, and many more. So if you're looking for that Escape from Tarkov experience in Zomboid, Brita's Weapon Pack should be your go-to mod.

1 Basem*nts

Because Every Apocalypse Needs Them

If you're looking for more space or just like the idea of going underground, the Basem*nts mod will be a great fit for any world you play in. These basem*nts are cordoned off from the overworld, providing safety from zombie hordes and an ample supply of electricity to keep your new room compatible with most appliances.

Basem*nts aren't free to build, though – you're going to need to obtain literature, resources, and tools if you want to construct these beautiful bunkers, a process that will make the project feel all the more rewarding. The larger the bunker, the more resources you'll need to spend, making it satisfying to add a brand-new addition to your post-apocalyptic base.