Summary
Mods in gamingcan elongate certain games with countless amounts of extra hours of playtime or even revive some games from the dead. There are genuinely numerous mods out there, and each one could change a fundamental aspect of the games they are for. Some mods might only change the aesthetics, but a few might improve aspects of the gameplay. A number of mods were created to add quality of life to the title, which the creators think should have been in the base game when others have created massive expansions.
The modding community is easily one of the best parts of PC gaming, and this can be seen in the fact that fully-fledged video games with massive fanbases have arisen out of these mods! It’s a truly remarkable achievement, and even the mods that haven’t attained a standalone release for a variety of issues (such as licensing, copyrights, finances, and anything else along the same lines) can still end up providing unforgettable experiences in their own right.
Updated on June 06, 2025, by Mehrdad Khayyat:Some games provide weeks or even months of entertainment and deliver so much fun that the player doesn’t want to detach from the universe, so they look for opportunities that can extend their presence in the game and give them a better purpose to play.
Mods are one of the best things to ever happen to a game. Not only do they give players more reason to stick to the game, but also help developers to keep the game alive for a much longer period than expected. But sometimes, these mods just grow big enough to become an expansion or even a standalone experience!
The Witcher 2is a great game, and people who want to experience more of Geralt’s stories in the same engine can download the Farewell of the White Wolf mod. This fan expansion serves as an epilogue toThe Witcherseries, with the story focusing on Geralt’s marriage to Yennefer.
While this mod lacks voice acting, people who can overlook this one particular gripe can install the Farewell of the White Wolf mod to enjoy another well-made chapter in the life of Geralt of Rivia.
Players seeking out a fresh take on the originalFinal Fantasy 7experience should check out a mod calledNew Threatcreated by SegaChief, which adds an array of stuff toFinal Fantasythat everyone knows and loves – new bosses, additional conversations, two types of difficulty, plus tons more. This mod uses what players know about the original title and uses it against them. It indeed is an outstanding mod.
A randomizer can also be interesting. These mods have gotten massive over the last few years. Some change the contents of the chests, and a few can change the enemies that appear, plus more. SegaChief has also made aFinal Fantasy 7Randomizer and it looks fantastic. One of the best features of this mod is enemy model swapping, meaning that Cloud and Co. are going to get into some hilarious battles.
Given the potential for great mods inCrusader Kings 3,it’s quite impressive that a simple cosmetic mod is one of the most popular ones for this game. Such is the case with theCommunity Flavor Pack Officialmod, which adds many trinkets in the game for players to mess around with.
This pack goes a long way in ensuring that every character in the game looks unique, which helps when it comes to the game’s immersion.It’s a simple mod, but a must-have for players who want more visual flavor inCrusader Kings 3.
GTAhas been out since 2013, and it’s still one of the most popular games played at present, especially sinceGTA Onlineis continuously updating with a plethora of new content. But for those who want a unique experience, they can try one of the manyGTARoleplayservers, known as FiveM.
These servers host a heavily modded version ofGTA, where role-playing is necessary to play. Players become that character, they have to voice that character, and traffic laws are a thing that needs to be obeyed. Since there are role-playing police on every server, jail time is also a real thing. It’s a very immersive experience.
Dark Souls 3is a notoriously hard game byFromSoftware, many players have raged eternally over attempting to beat this game. People seeking out a way to make this game harder can explore three avenues. When combined, these will create an entirely different run-through while maintaining the vanilla game’s sensibilities
First is anItem Randomizermod, where every item in the game is randomized. Second is theIrregulator,which changes the stats of all equipment in the game, but also the moveset of said weapons – a club could have the attacks of a rapier. And lastly,StraySoulscan randomize enemy placement and the amount that appears, so that the first enemy in the game could be an endgame one.
BeforePortal 2was a thing, fans were hard at work making custom levels of their own to satiate the fanbase till then. One particularly impressive mod that explored the history of Aperture Science before the inception of GLaDOS isPortal: Prelude.
This unofficial prequel to thePortalseries features several great and tough puzzles that are a blast to play through. Fans of the series who want to play through another tightly-paced and engaging chapter in thePortaluniverse should definitely check this mod out.
Players who want to replayThe Witcher 3but have completed the game before can opt for an overhaul of the game. Two mods do this exceptionally well,Witcher 3Enhanced EditionandGhost Mode.
Enhanced Edition is an overhaul mod that focuses on immersion. Not only does it change combat, but it changes most things from alchemy, the level system, to how the loot works. It changes a lot of stuff utterly different from the vanilla game. Ghost Mode is an overhaul that tweaks the vanilla game, so it keeps as close to the base game as it can, but provides enough changes to make it a new experience.
The return of theXCOMseries was praised by many, with everyone loving the permadeath feature of this game and how it made every mission stressful as players implemented the best tactics possible to take out an oppressive alien threat. The scope for this title was impressive, and modders decided to take things into their own hand with the release of Long War.
Featuring numerous gameplay improvements, new features, and a wealth of equipment to choose from,Long War makesXCOMmore deadly and immersive than ever before. Most players find this mod to be a necessary download to enjoy everythingEnemy Unknownhas to offer, and it’s easy to see why these developers went on to form their own studio and releaseTerra Invicta, a fun grand strategy game that has already shown a lot of promise.
A tactical multiplayer mod forHalf-Life 2that ends up being wildly enjoyable in every way, shape, and form,NeoTokyois an excellent mod that is quite a blast to play through for several reasons.
The multiplayer face-offs that occur in this mod are quite intense and entertaining, with the cyberpunk setting and backstory of the game also being quite amazing in their own right. Ademo for a single-player campaign set in the NeoTokyo universehas also been released, although there’s no word on when this project will be completed.
The originalMax Payneis one of the most enjoyable narrative action games ever made. Controlling this grizzled cop in this quest for revenge is a blast that pays off every single time.
With theKung Fu 3.0mod,Max Paynecan essentially turn into an action fest likeThe Matrixas players pull off amazing moves, with the mod adding melee combat as well. Running up and over walls to shoot enemies is always entertaining, with the fluidity of the animations being pretty impressive given the obvious limitations this mod had to deal with.
