You Hunger
⚪ Last updated 2018⚠️ Install Order · 3 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 4.0% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #6 of 63 Miscellaneous mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Complementary survival mod for use alongside basic needs mods such as Realistic Needs and Diseases. Increases difficulty by removing most food and drinks from the game. You have been warned!
You Hunger is a survival mod for Skyrim that removes most food and drinks from the game, designed to work alongside basic needs mods like Realistic Needs and Diseases. It increases difficulty by forcing players to rely on scarce resources. With over 3,000 endorsements, it's a popular choice for hardcore survival enthusiasts.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 3,057 endorsements and 75,951 downloads—clearly a go-to for survival fans.
- Pairs perfectly with Realistic Needs and Diseases, so you get a deeper survival experience without extra bloat.
- Simple concept that does exactly what it says: makes food and drink rare, forcing you to plan your scavenging.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2018—might have compatibility issues with newer Skyrim versions or mods.
- Not for casual players; if you're not into hardcore survival, this will just frustrate you.
- Requires a needs mod to be truly effective, so it's not a standalone overhaul.
For Skyrim survival enthusiasts who want a harsher, more realistic experience and already use needs mods like Realistic Needs and Diseases. Skip if you prefer a more relaxed playthrough or don't want to micromanage food and drink.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure you have a needs mod like Realistic Needs and Diseases installed first, or this mod won't have much impact.
- Expect to hunt, forage, and buy food from vendors more often—plan your trips to towns carefully.
- Consider pairing with a mod that adds more food sources, like hunting or farming, to balance the scarcity.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim LE Mods
- Author
- evrymetul
- Version
- 2.1.7
- Downloads
- 75,951
- Endorsements
- 3,057
- Category
- Miscellaneous
- Created
- 5/11/2014
- Updated
- 4/2/2018
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