Unturned is a free-to-play zombie survival game by Smartly Dressed Games. It was launched back in 2017 and got PS4 and Xbox One ports in 2020. It has simplistic graphics reminiscent of Minecraft, and it’s been a lively and often-updated title with a devoted fanbase.
With a devoted fanbase comes a devoted modding scene. Players are quick to alter, customize, and improve the games they enjoy given the time and tools to do so. Unturned has no shortage of modding options. Of the multitude available, here are some of the best Unturned mods players need to try. All mods listed below can be found on the Steam Workshop.
15 The Katana Pack Slashes Through The Oncoming Zombie Hordes
This Unturned mod brings in a relatively simple yet really cool addition: katanas. These swords, which date back to 1281 in Japan during the invasion by Kublai Khan, are considered the primary weapon of samurai. Anyone who has enjoyed anything from the filmography of Akira Kurosawa to Leonardo of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, or just the recent Ghost of Tsushima can attest to finding these swords innately cool. As such, it’s great to see them added to Unturned.
The Katana Pack comes from modders Eighteendonut and ZethSilver and can be found on the Steam Workshop like the rest of the discussed Unturned mods.
14 Fallout Power Armor Clads The Player In Cold And Deadly Steel
Unturned mods inspired by the Fallout series are fairly commonplace, but each one adds something different and exciting to the Unturned formula. This particular mod adds the eponymous power armor that has become something of a mascot for the Fallout games.
The Fallout Power Armor mod adds several variants of power armor from across the wasteland. It was developed by modder k1lter.
13 Tyrant’s Arctic Apparel Keeps You Hot Even When It’s Cold
Cold weather environments can be quite a danger across the maps of Unturned, but who says that a player shouldn’t look stylish while trying to survive the endless cold of Yukon or Ireland? That’s where Tyrant’s Arctic Apparel mod comes in.
This mod adds an assortment of downright cool-looking cold weather gear that will keep the player shielded from the cold and looking good while doing it. This mod was developed by Pixel and maniac.gov.
12 Vehicles ++ Improves On The Existing Vehicles In Unturned
Vehicles are a big part of Unturned, as they are the only way a player can traverse some of the vast maps of the game in a relatively short amount of time. It also protects the player, to a point, from the ravenous undead beasts scouring the world in search of a living meal.
The Vehicles++ mod replaces all of the vehicles from the base game with visually and practically improved versions with new features. This is no small undertaking and adds a lot to the base game. This mod comes from user JPepe.
11 Wind Vehicles Drops In Some Sweet New Air And Sea Rides
This is another vehicle-based mod that focuses more on air and sea travel than land. The Wind Vehicles mod by user Tiway adds an assortment of new planes, helicopters, and boats to the world of Unturned, each adding a new and distinct experience to the game.
Being able to fly over or sail away from zombies is a very enticing concept, and it can give the player some breathing room while trying to survive the apocalypse. It may even offer some new ways to fight back.
10 Fiff’s Clothes 2 Brings A Touch Of New Vegas
The Fiff’s Clothes 2 pack by user Fiffe is a basic clothing mod, and gives the player access to a cool assortment of additional outfits. The clothing appears to be largely inspired by Fallout: New Vegas and other post-apocalyptic videogame franchises.
It’s a well-made and all-around nice-looking clothing pack for Unturned. It easily earns a spot on this list for the passion and care that went into making it.
9 Santa’s Sleigh and Gifts Delivers A Boxful Of Holiday Cheer
One of the most fun mods is Santa’s Sleigh and Gifts by user Nylex. This mod does just what it says; it gives the player Santa Claus’ sleigh, reindeer, costume, and gifts. It can also fly, as Santa’s sleigh should be able to do.
Despite the Christmas theme, it really doesn’t matter what time of year it is. Players can enjoy this mod no matter when they download it. Being able to play Santa Claus in a zombie-infested apocalyptic wasteland is always going to be enjoyable, no matter what the season.
8 New Brunswick
Many of the most impressive mods for Unturned are the map expansions. Modders have consistently put out vast, populated, and carefully crafted maps for the game. Many of these have been officially brought onto the game by developer Nelson Sexton.
New Brunswick, by modder Cesspitsid, isn’t one of those few to have been spotlighted by Sexton. However, it is still a massive and impressive map with a large city and an oil rig to explore.
7 Milton State Brings Another Vast New Map To Unturned
Milton State, by users Cyan and Parrawk, is another impressive map addition for Unturned. This vast map offers plenty of cities to explore and vehicles to pilot. It also has hidden locations to hunt down and explore like many of the official Unturned maps.
There is also an updated version of the map called Milton State Reborn by user Tailsru to check out. It’s unclear if this was made in cooperation with Cyan and Parrawk (though it did make sure to credit them in the description), but it is another version of Milton State worth checking out.
6 Blacksmithing Mod Inserts New Crafting Mechanics Into The Game
The Blacksmithing Mod by user Dogfood adds a whole new dimension of survival to Unturned. It allows players to mine for ingots and craft weapons and armor from the materials, as well as providing new kinds of furniture to make.
Some might say that this just makes Unturned more like Minecraft. However, the survival mechanics of Unturned are far more focused on combat and endurance than seeing what kind of creations one can make. Unturned’s combat focus gives it an identity apart from Mojang’s creation, and this mod serves a distinct and enjoyable purpose in the game.
5 Rain’s WW2 Mod Brings In Some Historical Conflict
Rain’s WW2 mod brings the weapons, vehicles, and atmosphere of World War II combat to the world of Unturned. Now players can take on the zombie threats throughout the map with the weapons used by the Axis and Allies across the globe.
Speaking of Axis and Allies, there is also an online server for those interested in partaking in some battles with other Unturned players. Interested players can find it in the mod description.
4 Unturned Wars Drops In The Vast Galaxy Of Star Wars
Unturned Wars by user Volsuin injects a healthy dose of Star Wars into Unturned. This mod brings 15 vehicles, over 30 clothing sets, and over 25 weapons from the original Star Wars trilogy into the game. It allows players to resemble their favorite characters while using the same weapons and vehicles to fight off the endless hordes of undead.
There’s never a bad time for some Star Wars. With books like Death Troopers that already put zombies in the Star Wars Expanded Universe, why not roleplay as Luke Skywalker blasting his way through zombies?
3 Fallout: Story Of Wasteland Melds The Worlds Of Unturned And Fallout
Given that Unturned is a post-apocalyptic game full of wastelands with nuclear waste mixed in, it’s only natural that someone incorporates the beloved Fallout universe into the fray. Fallout: Story of Wasteland is an additional map set in the Fallout and using its aesthetics and weapons, all by user ApeWatcher.
There is another Fallout-themed map also from ApeWatcher, called Fallout PEI, which takes place on Prince Edward Island – a core location in Unturned.
2 More Farming Mod Allows Players To Live Out Their Unturned Farming Fantasies
The More Farming Mod is another mod from user Dogfood. This popular mod expands on the animals and crops that players can farm in the game. It also adds more items and crafting mechanics to bolster the farming options.
Farming is a key part of survival in a setting where all supply chains and storefronts have been eliminated. With this mod, players can take extra precautions to ensure that their character will survive.
1 Oldie Firearm Pack Delivers Older Guns For The Player’s Arsenal
Finally, there is the Oldie Firearm Pack, also by Dogfood. This mod drops a whole heaping load of older guns into the world of Unturned.
The game already has a litany of guns and weapons for the player to choose from. Yet, it’s missing a loving recreation of more vintage firearms with which to eliminate the undead hordes. With that in mind, players should take a look at this mod and start packing some extra firepower.
