Better Gamemode
Better Gamemode lets players switch between game modes with a single keypress, a short command or a hotkey, without typing long commands.
What it does
Players toggle their game mode instantly with default keys or a short command alias, so changing between survival, creative, adventure and spectator takes one press. Each change shows a clear on-screen message confirming the new mode. Key bindings can be altered in the standard Options Controls Key Binds menu under Better Gamemode.
Players need the mod on their own side, while a server may run it for extra features and does not have to. It is published for Fabric, Forge and NeoForge across 29 release versions 1.7.10 – 26.3, with the latest files for 26.3 dated 2026-09-29. The mod is first published 2025-07-26 and is All rights reserved, not open source.
Key features
Single-keypress switching
A default hotkey toggles the game mode immediately, with no command typed in chat.
Short command aliases
Shortened commands replace long gamemode commands for players who prefer typing.
On-screen confirmation
A message appears on screen whenever the game mode changes, so the new mode is clear to the player.
Rebindable keys
The hotkeys can be changed in the standard Minecraft controls menu under Better Gamemode.
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Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
26.x5 of 5 versions with builds
1.21.x9 of 9 versions with builds
1.20.x3 of 3 versions with builds
1.19.x2 of 2 versions with builds
1.18.x1 of 1 version with builds
1.17.x1 of 1 version with builds
1.16.x1 of 1 version with builds
1.15.x1 of 1 version with builds
1.14.x1 of 1 version with builds
1.12.x1 of 1 version with builds
1.11.x1 of 1 version with builds
1.10.x1 of 1 version with builds
1.8.x1 of 1 version with builds
1.7.x1 of 1 version with builds
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
How it compares
Shortened Gamemodes is a Fabric server-side only mod for 1.21.11 that is All rights reserved and not open source, so it works without installing anything on the client. Fast Gamemode Switch Mod is client-side only, under the MIT License, and covers 1.12.2 – 26.2 on Forge and NeoForge. Quick Switch (S,W) is also client-side only and MIT licensed, with files for 26.1.2 – 26.2 on Fabric, Forge and NeoForge.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Better Gamemode | Fabric, Forge and NeoForge | 1.7.10 – 26.3 | Client required, server optional | 2026-09-29 |
| Shortened Gamemodes | Fabric | 1.21.11 | Server-side only | 2026-05-28 |
| Fast Gamemode Switch Mod | Forge and NeoForge | 1.12.2 – 26.2 | Client-side only | 2026-07-19 |
| Quick Switch (S,W) | Fabric, Forge and NeoForge | 26.1.2 – 26.2 | Client-side only | 2026-07-09 |
Questions
Does Better Gamemode need to be installed on the server?
Which loaders does Better Gamemode support?
Can the hotkeys be changed?
In the catalog
Better Gamemode is one of 3,932 Transportation mods on ModsFinder, and one of 2,390 Transportation mods for Fabric. 8,071 mods support Minecraft 26.3.
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What the author says
Better Gamemode is a lightweight Minecraft mod designed to streamline your gameplay by providing lightning-fast ways to switch between game modes. No more typing long commands—just use quick hotkeys or shortened command aliases! Note: You can change these bindings in Options > Controls > Key Binds > Better Gamemode.
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/better-gamemode
- Owner
- theodenegamer12
- Published
- 2025-07-26
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-09-29
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15