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THE DWELLERS

Horror modpack adding multiple dwellers, Herobrine, and numerous horror and immersion mechanics to the game

ModpacksFree1.19 – 1.20
by Sfenel · listed from Modrinth
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What it does

THE DWELLERS is a modpack made by Sfenel. Horror modpack adding multiple dwellers, Herobrine, and numerous horror and immersion mechanics to the game.

It supports Minecraft 1.19 – 1.20. It has been downloaded 688,370 times on Modrinth. The last update came out on Jan 31, 2024.

Supported versions

1.201.19

Release history

THE DWELLERS has had 31 releases on Modrinth since Dec 3, 2023. None of them came out in the past year. The newest is 5.3, released on Jan 30, 2024. It is made for Minecraft 1.19.2. It runs on Forge. The download is 28.7 MB.

VersionReleasedMinecraftType
5.3Jan 30, 20241.19.2Release
5.2Jan 30, 20241.19.2Release
5.1Jan 29, 20241.19.2Release
5.0Jan 29, 20241.19.2Release
4.9Jan 15, 20241.19.2Release
Description from the author on Modrinth

THE DWELLERS

Overview

Enter a world where every shadow whispers and each corner conceals a terror. 'THE DWELLERS' is a horror-themed Minecraft modpack designed to immerse you in a spine-chilling adventure. Encounter dreaded entities like the Cave Dweller, the Man from the Fog, and the notorious Herobrine, all enhanced by the eerie Insanity Shader. This pack isn't just about scares; it's a test of your sanity and courage.

Spine-Chilling Features

🌌 Mysterious Entities

  • The NIGHTMARE: Lurks in the darkest depths, waiting to surprise the unwary.
  • The Man from the Fog: A shadowy figure whose presence brings an unnerving chill, and lightning :)
  • Herobrine (from the Fog): The legendary phantom, appearing when you least expect it.

😱 Insanity Shader

  • Distorted Reality: Experience a visually warped world that challenges your perception.
  • Dynamic Effects: Shaders change based on time and your actions, intensifying the horror.

🧠 Horror Mechanics

  • Sanity: Descent into Madness: Watch your sanity level; the lower it gets, the more terrifying your world becomes.
  • Paranoia System: Unpredictable events that make you question what's real and what's not.

🔊 Immersion

  • Custom soundpacks: increase realism and immersion
  • Ambient sounds: biome, time, weather, nearby block, and altitude based ambient sounds
  • Sound Physics: Echos and reverb in caves and other closed spaces
  • Proximity chat: Built-in proximity chat for multiplayer
  • First person model: See your own body and make your hand movements look more realistic and natural

Installation Guide

  1. Install the modrinth app if you haven't already
  2. Either import the mrpack file into modrinth or just install this modpack from within the app's modpack search

System Requirements

  • Operating System: Windows, macOS, Linux
  • RAM: Minimum 6GB (16GB recommended for the best experience)
  • GPU: DirectX 11 or OpenGL 4.5 compatible
  • To run the shaders I recommend at least an RTX 3050 and a 13th gen i5, 12th or 11th gen i7, or 10th gen i9

Other Projects

Written by Sfenel. Read it with pictures on Modrinth.

How to install THE DWELLERS

  1. This modpack runs on Forge for Minecraft 1.19 – 1.20. The launcher you install it with sets that up for you.

  2. Download the .mrpack file from Modrinth.

  3. Open it with a launcher that reads .mrpack files, such as the Modrinth App or Prism Launcher: it makes a new instance with every mod and setting of the pack.

  4. Give the instance enough memory: most modpacks want 4 to 8 GB.

  5. To play it with friends on a server, use the server files of the modpack if its page offers them; otherwise install the same mods on the server.

Full guide: How to install Minecraft mods

Compatibility

Minecraft versions
1.20, 1.19
Runs on
Forge
Edition
Java
Needs
Nothing else
License
CC BY
Price
Free
Upkeep
Actively updated (Nov 12, 2026)

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Questions

Does THE DWELLERS work on Minecraft 26.x?

Not yet. The newest version it supports is Minecraft 1.20.

Is THE DWELLERS free?

Yes. THE DWELLERS is free to download from Modrinth.

Is THE DWELLERS still updated?

Yes. The last update came out in the past day.

What are the best alternatives to THE DWELLERS?

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