Custom Critters
⚪ Last updated 2022⚠️ Install Order · 2 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
- 👍 3.6% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #67 of 185 Characters mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Custom Critters lets content packs add custom critters to the world.
Install
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[]Install the latest version of SMAPI.
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]Unzip the mod folder into Stardew Valley/Mods.[]Run the game using SMAPI.
Use
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[]For players: just install the mod and it'll work automatically for content packs that use it (see Dependencies > Mods requiring this file above).
[]For mod authors: see example content pack.
Compatibility
Compatible with Stardew Valley 1. 5. 5+ on Linux/macOS/Windows, both single-player and multiplayer.
See also
- []Release notes
- Source code
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[]For players: just install the mod and it'll work automatically for content packs that use it (see Dependencies > Mods requiring this file above).
Custom Critters is a framework mod by spacechase0 that lets content packs add custom critters to the world. It has 3,435 endorsements and 94,769 downloads, last updated in October 2022. This is a tool for modders and players who want to expand the game's wildlife.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Spacechase0 is a trusted name in modding—this framework is built by someone who knows what they're doing.
- Huge download count (94k+) means plenty of players are using it, so you'll find support and compatibility patches.
- Opens up endless possibilities for content pack creators to add new critters, making the world feel more alive.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in October 2022—might be outdated if the game has had major updates since then.
- Requires content packs to actually add critters, so on its own it does nothing—you'll need to find compatible packs.
- No documentation or examples provided in the description, so you'll have to dig into the mod's files or community guides to learn how to use it.
For modders and content pack creators who want to add custom critters to the game. Also for players who want to install critter packs that depend on this framework. Skip if you're looking for a standalone critter mod—this is just the foundation.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since this is a framework, look for content packs that specifically require 'Custom Critters' as a dependency—they'll add the actual critters.
- Check the mod's page or forum for any compatibility notes with the latest game version, as it hasn't been updated since 2022.
- If you're a modder, study the mod's assembly or look for community tutorials on creating content packs for this framework.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Stardew Valley Mods
- Author
- spacechase0
- Version
- 1.3.3
- Downloads
- 94,769
- Endorsements
- 3,435
- Category
- Characters
- Created
- 6/20/2017
- Updated
- 10/29/2022
🔗 Required By 3 Mods
These mods list this mod as a dependency.
🧩 Commonly Used Together
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