Server-Side Horror
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📋 About This Mod
<h1><img src="https://i.imgur.com/XOYcsim.png" alt="Title"/></h1> <center><h5 style="text-align: center;"><strong> <a href="https://discord.gg/2CUh6gMuCt" ><img src="https://img.shields.io/discord/1027252425960198165?color=5b6ee1&label=Discord&style=for-the-badge&logo=discord&logoColor=white" alt="Discord" /></a> <a href="https://patreon.com/MarsThePlanet"><img src="https://img.shields.io/endpoint.svg?url=https%3A%2F%2Fshieldsio-patreon.vercel.app%2Fapi%3Fusername%3DMarsThePlanet%26type%3Dpatrons&style=for-the-badge" alt="Support me on Patreon" /></a> <a href="https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/mc-mods/sever-side-horror" ><img src="https://img.shields.io/curseforge/dt/1317593?color=F16436&logo=curseforge&logoColor=white&label=Curseforge&style=for-the-badge" alt="CurseForge" /></a> <a href="https://modrinth.com/mod/server-side-horror" ><img src="https://img.shields.io/modrinth/dt/server-side-horror?style=for-the-badge&logo=modrinth&logoColor=white&label=modrinth&color=00AF5C" alt="Modrinth" /></a> </strong></h5></center> <center><p style="text-align: center;">Server Side Horror is a fully configurable and server-side mod that introduces ambient horror to your Minecraft world. It features only one jumpscare and a range of subtle and unsettling events. The mod also adds a few new structures. Best of all, players don't need to install anything, which means you can put this on your server without the players even knowing it's there.</p> </center> <p><img src="https://i.imgur.com/7ZLdvIu.png" /></p> <details> <summary><strong>SPOILERS</strong></summary> <p>This mod is highly configurable. You can disable or change the odds of each event. You can also add or remove names, chat messages or sign texts. You can configure this mod directly in-game or by editing the JSON file located at <code>config/serversidehorror.json</code> in your profile folder. To learn how to configure my mods, check out <a href="https://github.com/Mars-The-Planet/Deimos/wiki/How-to-configure-mods-made-with-Deimos">this page</a>, or if you want to read a more detailed description of this mod, check out its <a href="https://github.com/Mars-The-Planet/server-side-horror/wiki">wiki</a>.</p> <img src="https://i.imgur.com/MP453qH.png"/> <img src="https://i.imgur.com/A74ARx3.png"/> <img src="https://i.imgur.com/nwru9AH.png"/> <img src="https://i.imgur.com/fTG3Eaa.png"/> <img src="https://i.imgur.com/RT9afWq.png"/> <img src="https://i.imgur.com/jjM5Umc.png"/> <img src="https://i.imgur.com/efTzcVX.png"/> <img src="https://i.imgur.com/ajisTCZ.png"/> <img src="https://i.imgur.com/va6aiKL.png"/> <img src="https://i.imgur.com/qEhj9o6.png"/> <img src="https://i.imgur.com/IyrZIP3.png"/> <img src="https://i.imgur.com/BY8XwYv.png"/> <img src="https://i.imgur.com/551wYZr.png"/> <img src="https://i.imgur.com/1zxK9GX.png"/> <img src="https://i.imgur.com/jEQfN0p.png"/> <img src="https://i.imgur.com/v6bIeiF.png"/> <img src="https://i.imgur.com/R9chzrY.png"/> <img src="https://i.imgur.com/7yPwDWb.png"/> <img src="https://i.imgur.com/5fx7tai.png"/> <img src="https://i.imgur.com/kMMGUnn.png"/> <h3>Commands</h3> <p>You can use commands to target specific players and activate specific events when you want.</p> <p><code>/addFakeJoiner <fakesName></code></p> <p><code>/spawnFakePlayer <targets> <fakesName> <radius> <hideNametag></code></p> <p><code>/hitPlayerLightning <targets></code></p> <p><code>/particleJumpScare <targets></code></p> <p><code>/setLongNight</code></p> <p><code>/breakTorches <targets> <minRadius> <maxRadius></code></p> <p><code>/replaceTorches <targets> <minRadius> <maxRadius></code></p> <p><code>/fakeMining <targets> </code></p> <p><code>/fakeSteps <targets> </code></p> <p><code>/setupNewTrap <targets> </code></p> <p><code>/startRandomFire <targets> <radius> </code></p> <p><code>/startRandomFire <targets> <maxRadius> <minRadius> </code></p> <p><code>/placeSign <targets> <maxRadius> <minRadius> </code></p> <p><code>/placeHead <targets> <name> <maxRadius> <minRadius> </code></p> <p><code>/resetMessages</code> this mod saves all chat messages sent on the server so they can be used in the fake joiner event. With this command you can reset all the saved messages</p> </details> <img src="https://i.imgur.com/ovhINHA.png" /> <p>Q: How does this mod differ from "From The Fog"? <br> A: While this mod includes a few events inspired by the story of Herobrine it doesn't exclusively focus on that. Server Side Horror mainly aims to make your world feel cursed (in the spooky good way). While being fully serverside, "From The Fog" isn't.</p> <p>Q: Do you plan on developing this mod any further? <br> A: Yes, even tho this mod has been made as a submission for the 2025 Serverside Summer Modjam, I do plan to continue developing this mod further and ad
Server Side Horror is a fully configurable and server-side mod that introduces ambient horror to your Minecraft world. It features only one jumpscare and a range of subtle and unsettling events. The mod also adds a few new structures. Best of all, players don't need to install anything, which means you can put this on your server without the players even knowing it's there.

SPOILERS
This mod is highly configurable. You can disable or change the odds of each event. You can also add or remove names, chat messages or sign texts. You can configure this mod directly in-game or by editing the JSON file located at config/serversidehorror.json in your profile folder. To learn how to configure my mods, check out this page, or if you want to read a more detailed description of this mod, check out its wiki.
Commands
You can use commands to target specific players and activate specific events when you want.
/addFakeJoiner <fakesName>
/spawnFakePlayer <targets> <fakesName> <radius> <hideNametag>
/hitPlayerLightning <targets>
/particleJumpScare <targets>
/setLongNight
/breakTorches <targets> <minRadius> <maxRadius>
/replaceTorches <targets> <minRadius> <maxRadius>
/fakeMining <targets>
/fakeSteps <targets>
/setupNewTrap <targets>
/startRandomFire <targets> <radius>
/startRandomFire <targets> <maxRadius> <minRadius>
/placeSign <targets> <maxRadius> <minRadius>
/placeHead <targets> <name> <maxRadius> <minRadius>
/resetMessages this mod saves all chat messages sent on the server so they can be used in the fake joiner event. With this command you can reset all the saved messages
Q: How does this mod differ from "From The Fog"?
A: While this mod includes a few events inspired by the story of Herobrine it doesn't exclusively focus on that. Server Side Horror mainly aims to make your world feel cursed (in the spooky good way). While being fully serverside, "From The Fog" isn't.
Q: Do you plan on developing this mod any further?
A: Yes, even tho this mod has been made as a submission for the 2025 Serverside Summer Modjam, I do plan to continue developing this mod further and ad
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Minecraft Mods
- Author
- MarsThePlanet
- Version
- 26.2-neoforge-4.2
- Downloads
- 220,913
- Endorsements
- 203
- Category
- cursed
- Created
- 9/6/2025
- Updated
- 6/18/2026
- Game Versions
- 26.2
- Tags
- cursed, game-mechanics, social
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Which Minecraft Mods versions does Server-Side Horror support?
The author lists 26.2. Other versions may work but are untested by the author.
What is the latest version of Server-Side Horror?
Version 26.2-neoforge-4.2, published 2026-06-18 with 220,913 downloads recorded at the source.
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