Project Zomboid

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Description
My goal is to make the game feel more immersive and enjoyable, I've carefully curated this collection of mods. The primary goal is to enhance the overall experience by refining various interfaces and implementing sensible tweaks that contribute to the realism of a zombie apocalypse scenario.

These mods have been meticulously chosen to ensure they work seamlessly together. They've all undergone rigorous testing and are guaranteed to be up-to-date as of September 24, 2023.

While these modifications bring significant improvements to the game's user interfaces, it's essential to note that they do not alter the core gameplay mechanics. Instead, they focus on polishing existing features, making them more intuitive, efficient, and visually appealing.

Here is a short description of what each mod does
  • Mod Manager (Created by NoctisFalco): This mod simplifies the management of your other mods, making it easier to enable or disable them as needed, ensuring a smooth and customizable gameplay experience.

  • Mod Options (Build 41) (Created by star): This mod enhances your modding experience by providing additional options and settings to tweak and fine-tune various aspects of the game.

  • Tsar's Common Library 2.0 (Created by iBrRus): A foundational mod that many other mods rely on, Tsar's Common Library provides essential functions and resources for modders, improving mod compatibility.

  • Simple UI library (Created by MrBounty): This mod simplifies and streamlines the user interface, making it more intuitive and user-friendly.

  • Map Legend UI (Created by NikGamer): Enhance your navigation skills with a map legend that provides a clearer and more informative interface for Project Zomboid's map system.

  • eris_minimap (Created by eris): This mod adds a minimap to your screen, helping you navigate the game world more efficiently and keeping track of your surroundings.

  • eris minimap (plugins) 41.72 Tiles Update (Created by alree_unjammer): An update for the eris minimap mod, ensuring compatibility with the latest version of Project Zomboid and offering improved functionality.

  • Mini Health Panel (Created by Speedy Von Gofast): Get quick access to your character's health status with a compact health panel that provides essential information at a glance.

  • Minimal Display Bars (Created by ATPHHe): Streamline your HUD with minimalist display bars that convey crucial information without cluttering your screen.

  • sDayZ - Minimal Display Bars Preset And New Icons (Created by JFcK): Customize your display bars even further with new icons and a preset inspired by DayZ.

  • Pill Duration (Created by Cpt. Metal): This mod provides detailed information about the duration of pills, helping you manage your medication more effectively.

  • Plain Moodles (Created by Bion): Simplify the moodles (status icons) in the game for a cleaner and less distracting user interface.

  • PZ-ClothingUI - Clothing items grid view (Created by Ramp): Enhance your inventory management with a grid view for clothing items, making it easier to select and organize your attire.

  • Take Any Amount (Created by Cpt. Metal): This mod allows you to take specific quantities of items from containers, making looting and inventory management more precise.

  • True Actions. Act 1 & 2 - Sitting & Lying [for MP disable anti-cheat type 12] (Created by iBrRus): Adds realistic sitting and lying animations to the game for improved immersion.

  • True Crouching (Created by B O B c a t): Experience more realistic crouching animations and mechanics, enhancing your stealth and gameplay options.

  • XP Drops - Oldschool Runescape (Created by broface): Add a touch of nostalgia with XP drops reminiscent of Oldschool Runescape, giving you a satisfying visual reward for your character's progress.

  • Responsive Zoom [Java] (Created by Kio-): Improve your zooming experience with a mod that provides smoother and more responsive zoom functionality.

  • Replace Bandage (Created by Sioyth): Streamline the healing process by automatically replacing bandages when they become dirty or used up.

  • Rain Cleans Blood (Created by Akamir): Realism meets convenience with this mod that makes rain clean blood from your character and the environment.

  • Proximity Inventory (Created by Mx): Access nearby containers and items more efficiently with this mod that improves the proximity inventory system.

  • Item Condition Indicator (Created by opsedar): Get a clear visual indicator of an item's condition to help you make informed choices during gameplay.

  • Just Throw Them Out The Window (Created by co`): Easily dispose of unwanted items by tossing them out of windows, keeping your base clutter-free.

  • Improved Projectile (Created by lisola): Enhance the visual effects of projectiles, making combat more immersive and satisfying.

  • Improved Fire & Smoke Effects (Created by Spuchel): Enjoy enhanced fire and smoke effects for a more realistic and immersive gameplay experience.

  • Easy Drop'n'Loot (Created by [usa]): Simplify looting and item management with improved drop and loot mechanics.

  • Combat Text (B40+B41) (Created by Rezistor): Keep track of combat events with on-screen text notifications, helping you stay informed during battles.

  • Breaking In (Created by Braven): Add more realism to the game by allowing you to break into locked buildings and structures.

  • Boredom Tweaks (Created by Jon): Tweak the boredom system in Project Zomboid to better balance gameplay.

  • Backpack Borders (Created by Notloc): Customize the appearance of your backpacks with different border styles.

  • Fix Inventory Tooltip lag (Created by [TECT$ECore] Olipro): Improve the performance of inventory tooltips to eliminate lag during gameplay.

  • BetterFPS (Created by alree_unjammer): Optimize your game's performance with this mod that aims to provide smoother frame rates.

  • Grab and Drop (Created by Bion): Simplify item interaction with a grab and drop mechanic for a more intuitive gameplay experience.

  • Search Containers (Created by Arendameth): Enhance your looting experience with a search feature that makes finding items in containers more efficient.

  • Everything Has a Name (Created by Arendameth): Make item management easier by displaying the names of all items, even when they are not directly visible.

  • Download More Ram (Created by Insta): A humorous mod that pokes fun at the idea of downloading more RAM for improved performance.

  • Fancy Handwork (Created by dhert): Add more visual detail to hand-related actions in the game for enhanced immersion.

  • zRe Bandaged Status Info by kERHUS (Created by kERHUS): Get detailed information about your bandaged status with this mod, improving your understanding of injuries and treatments.

  • add Sounds effects to Item Action (Created by AuD): Immerse yourself further in the game world with sound effects accompanying various item interactions.

  • Brutal Handwork (Created by dhert): Add grit and realism to hand-related actions in the game for a more immersive experience.

Credit to all of the hardworking independent developers creating these amazing mods for all to use for free
Items (42)
Mod Manager
Created by NoctisFalco
Improved mods selection screen. UPDATE 2022-02-05 - "Disable all" and "Disable all (except favorites)" options will not disable Mod Manager when editing the default mod list. - Fixed an error when changing the screen resolution. If you appreciate my work, ...
Mod Options (Build 41)
Created by star
ModOptions WIP (paused)! Allows other mods to be customized. Any mod author can add custom options to their mod. Requirements (!) THIS MOD IS COMPATIBLE ONLY WITH BUILD 41 (!) For Build 42 see here. Steam Workshop Issues 1. Quit the game. 2. Unsubscribe. W...
Tsar's Common Library 2.0
Created by iBrRus
https://steamuserimages-a.akamaihd.net/ugc/2047488292136394117/C7183440F500E88BD08D34E6A37D004E3768CDC2/ Description Common library for Tsar's Companies. Additional equipment for vehicles: refrigerator, stove, microwave oven, fuel tank, etc (Code modified ...
Simple UI library
Created by MrBounty
Simple UI Library Want to make a simple menu for your mod to : - Ask the player to choose between two things? - Ask the player a nickname, age, height, weight, etc ? - Display a map ? - Display player-related information from your mod such as amount of mon...
Map Legend UI [B42\41]
Created by NikGamer
Works with Build 42! Playing build 41, but still don't remember what all the building colors stand for? Or, perhaps, like me, you think that the vanilla build 42 map key looks a bit... off? Suffer no longer. This mod adds a legend from old town maps to in-...
eris_minimap
Created by eris
eris_minimap This is the main branch of development for the minimap. B40 support has been REMOVED from this branch eris_minimap_classic will continue to support b40 legacy This branch will receive feature updates, fixes and changes as they are completed. I...
eris minimap (plugins) 41.72 Tiles Update
Created by Alree
eris minimap 41.72 Tiles Update Whole vanilla map update with new content from 41.72 Add all new content, Farms, Empty city, Louisville, updated cells. This mod should be enabled AFTER eris_minimap Credits goes to original author of eris_minimap eris https...
[B41/B42] Mini Health Panel
Created by Speedy Von Gofast
A minimalistic wounds display without the need to open the health panel. Can be disappeared when no wound need to be treated. https://i.ibb.co/vZ2Lghv/gif-mod.gif Updated for Build 42 The add-on has been updated for Build 42 while a separate version for Bu...
Minimal Display Bars (Build 40/41)
Created by ATPHHe
Minimal Display Bars 4.3.5 (Updates (Discontinued)) I apologize as I am not currently maintaining this project. Everyone has permission to fork or rework code under the Github MIT license. Link: Github Vorshim's B42 port: Minimal Display Bars + Nutritions ...
[B42] sDayZ - New Icons And Preset
Created by JFcK
In addition to replacing the old icons, it is already configured for players 1,2,3 and 4 (solo and split screen). The new features and icons are only available in version b42 ⚠️ https://i.imgur.com/mLPR83r.png NEW! -> Minimal Display Bars for Build 42. (Fo...
Pill Duration
Created by Cpt. Metal
Pill Duration This mod allows you to see the remaining duration of medical pills (Beta Blockers, Painkillers, Anti-Depressants, Sleeping Tablets and Antibiotics). You can change which of the bars is displayed in the window with the mod "Mod Options" (link)...
Plain Moodles
Created by Bion
Minimalist semi-transparent background textures for moodles with level indicator. Does it work in Multiplayer? Yes. Does it work on existing saves? Yes. Safe to enable/disable at any time. Compatibility Compatible with Clear description for Moodles, Weathe...
PZ-ClothingUI - Clothing items grid view (B41 + B42)
Created by Ramp
PZ-ClothingUI - Clothing items grid view Info This mode provides alternative graphical UI for equipped clothing items. Features Draggable button to display equipped items in an overview window (drag by grey border) Items are displayed in categories (right ...
Take Any Amount
Created by Cpt. Metal
Build 42 Version by KaliLynx https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3389115640 Take Any Amount This mod enhances your gameplay experience by granting you greater control over item management within containers. With this mod, you have the ab...
True Actions. Act 1 & 2 - Sitting & Lying [for MP disable anti-cheat type 12]
Created by iBrRus
https://steamuserimages-a.akamaihd.net/ugc/2047488292130357038/307A1EFBD98F7B63C736466AACD5CF58235FB88A/ WARNING #To make the mod work in multiplayer in the server config disable anti-cheat protection for type 12. AntiCheatProtectionType12=false Act 2 - Ly...
True Crouching
Created by BOBcat
I'll update when B42 stable version is released. While sneaking, crouching animations will be played instead of sneaking animations. In other words, replaces sneaking animations with crouching animations. Includes crouched idle, walking, running, turning a...
XP Drops - Oldschool Runescape
Created by broface
Adds an Oldschool Runescape styled experience bar, including experience drops whenever you earn experience to give you those sweet, supple dopamine hits as you grind your carpentry skill up. ------------------------------- The bar can be moved anywhere on ...
Replace Bandage [B41, B42]
Created by Sioyth
Are you tired of the tedious process of removing old dirty bandages and then applying new ones in Project Zomboid? Do you wish there was an easier way to manage your injuries and stay healthy in the game? Look no further than the "Replace Bandage" mod! Wor...
[B41/B42] Rain Cleans Blood
Created by Akamir
Tired of zombies splattering their brains all over your pretty lawn? Well no more! Just wait for some rain or snow and watch it all fade away. What does it do? This mod makes it so that when it's raining or snowing, blood will slowly fade away from floors ...
Proximity Inventory [B41/42]
Created by Mxswat
Now Updated to work with B42! Check out the new keybinds in the options! Proximity Inventory Are you tired of having to manually loot a pile of 300 zombies to find some damn cigarettes? Are you tired of getting lost in the 30th box of this damn warehouse t...
Item Condition Indicator
Created by opsedar
Item Condition Indicator Addon to NoctisFalco Weapon Condition Indicator to also show colors for Items. Problem NoctisFalco Weapon Condition Indicator mod covers weapon, water & lightsource. Drainable items like blowtorch/painkillers has no color when equi...
Just Throw Them Out The Window
Created by co`
What is this about? This mod is meant to address a single problem. You all know too well that awkward moment when the upper levels of your base get invaded by zombies. If you're lucky enough to survive this, you end up with piles of corpses all around the ...
Improved Projectile
Created by lisola
Thanks to 'Arsenal' and 'BIBI' for allowing me to uploads mod. This mod is based on Advanced Trajectory. # I don't think there will be any updates since I don't play PZ anymore.. Notice ----------------------------------------------------------------------...
Improved Fire & Smoke Effects
Created by Spuchel
Changes fire and smoke sprites to more realistic and detailed ones, without changing the resolution (no lags). Attention!!! Increase resolution of textures if they are too blurry. Workshop ID: 2645975408 Mod ID: Improved_Fire_And_Smoke_Ffects ...
Easy Drop'n'Loot
Created by [usa]
BUILD 42 is now supported! Drop and loot items of the same category effortlessly! Tired of sorting items manually? This mod automatically transfers all items of the same category into an open inventory, saving you time and effort. It strikes a balance betw...
Combat Text (B40+B41+B42)
Created by Rezistor
Show health bar above zombie heads and damage dealt Health bar features: shown when player hit zombie for first time and health bar is not visible (100% = current zombie health) health loss is animated (orange part of bar) bar will hide itself after 10 in-...
Breaking In
Created by Braven
This Standalone version of the Common Sense mod includes only the new gameplay mechanic of prying open doors, windows, garages, vehicles, etc. using crowbars! How does it work? Have a crowbar on you, and you can now pry stuff open! Just right click a locke...
Boredom Tweaks
Created by Jon
Something I found when playing Zomboid was that the Boredom moodle was always a bit frustrating to manage. The way it functions in vanilla, any time you are indoors you are slowly gaining boredom, and it is slightly slower while reading. If you are in mult...
Backpack Borders [b41]
Created by Notloc
THIS IS VANILLA AS OF B42 Backpack Borders is a small UI tweak that adds a background and border to the container buttons in Zomboid's inventory windows. The change makes it easier to see each individual button, particularly when the player is using dark c...
Fix Inventory Tooltip lag
Fix Inventory Tooltip lag This mod fixes a performance issue in the game that causes it to freeze up for a period of time, most commonly whenever you rip up clothing. The problem becomes exponentially worse with the more clothing item mods you have, hence ...
BetterFPS
Created by Alree
This mod is not a LUA mod and require a manual installation by replacing an existing Project Zomboid File This mod works on Steam or GOG version Should works on any OS This mod is Client side and is not required to be installed on server This mod works and...
Grab and Drop
Created by Bion
This mod adds hotkeys to quickly grab / drop carryable items. Along with a dedicated backpack hotkey. Intermediate update: 24 Sep Added mouse functionality. Select nearby items with single click and pick them up with double click. Suggested by Jasdan. Item...
Search Containers
Created by Arendameth
Description Tired of scrolling through a container with loads of items, searching for that one item you need? This mod will add a neat search field to the container. Simply type the item name you're looking for, or a part of its name, and the container's i...
Everything Has a Name
Created by Arendameth
Description Feeling lonely amidst the apocalypse? Now you can rename everything -literally- and have your own recognized buddies of inanimate items and vehicles! ... or you can just rename your containers like any sane survivor and keep your base neat and ...
Download More Ram
Created by Condasoft
Probably the only way of actually downloading more ram... Installation: Replace the configuration file ProjectZomboid64.json found in your project zomboid game directory with one of the preconfigured ones from the workshop folder that suits your RAM needs....
Fancy Handwork
Created by dhert
Supports B41. Works in Multiplayer A new save is not required A VERSION FOR B42 WILL BE AVAILABLE SOON. There is currently a bug in B42 where Animation Sets are not recognized from the new B42 folder structure, and thus have to be duplicated which doubles ...
zRe Bandaged Status Info by kERHUS
Created by kERHUS
Compatibility fix v1.0. Thanks to star! Not ideal, but better... v2.0, new logical system! - Now the damage status is visible under the bandage in the same way as without bandage. - There are sunbox settings, by default it is displayed only for First Aid l...
add Sounds effects to Item Action [and more]
Created by AuD
https://i.ibb.co/BnbFX35/prevent-to-update.png Audio for Transfer Items and Actions With this mod, you will have better immersion, each transfer of items and several actions will have a sound, in MP the other players will hear them to 15m arround, the zomb...
Brutal Handwork
Created by dhert
Supports B41. Works in Multiplayer An update for this mod shouldn't be expected until 2025. Definitely at least not until B42 has multiplayer. A new save is not required https://raw.githubusercontent.com/hlfstr/pz-mods/devel/like_fav.gif A combat mod made ...
Sound Direction Indicator
Created by nolanritchie
Requires IWBUMS beta version 41.53 Ever been in a narrow hallway with doors all around you, you hear growling and banging close by. You can't tell which way the sound is coming from so you enter the wrong door into a swarm of idle zombies! This wouldn't ha...
Mass Graves 41+
Created by Condasoft
Modifies the behaviour of graves so that they are now mass graves - meaning you can pile in an endless amount of undead. Enjoy, feel free to modify it and use it, have not tested it for multiplayer if someone could do the honours. Workshop ID: 3041886898 M...