Cave Dweller Evolved (Fabric)
by IshKaigen
Cave Dweller Evolved is a Fabric mod that changes the cave creature it is named after, with an in-game configuration screen through Mod Menu.
What it does
The mod is a fork of SiverDX's Cave Dweller Evolved for the Forge loader, rebuilt for Fabric. It adds Cloth Config API support, so the settings can be opened from the Mod Menu screen instead of editing a file by hand. Geckolib is required for the creature's animated model, and Cloth Config API and Mod Menu are optional.
Configuration is not needed to play, but the Mod Menu screen gives the easiest access to the options. Without Cloth Config API, the settings can still be changed in the cave dweller.properties file inside the config folder of the game directory. The mod also works in multiplayer. Its source code is public, and it is released under the MIT License as open source. Files cover 1.19.4 and 1.20.1, and the latest Fabric file is 1.0 for 1.20.1, published on 2023-07-26.
Key features
Configurable creature
Settings can be changed through a screen opened from Mod Menu once Cloth Config API is installed.
Properties file option
Without Cloth Config API, the same settings are stored in a properties file in the game's config folder.
Animated model
The creature's model and animations are driven by the required animation library.
Multiplayer play
The creature works on multiplayer servers as well as in single-player worlds.
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Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Requirements
Dependencies declared by the latest file for each loader.
Optional 2
Use cases
Tuning the creature on a server
Server owners who want a different creature can adjust the settings through Mod Menu or the properties file, then share the same setup with players.
Who it’s for: Players who want an adjustable cave creature on Fabric, and server owners who run a multiplayer world with the animated creature.
How it compares
Cave Dweller Reimagined is a Fabric and Quilt mod for 1.19.4 – 1.20.1 that also runs on client and server, under the MIT License and not open source. Better Cave Dweller covers Fabric and Forge for 1.18.2 – 1.20.1, is also client and server, and is released under the MIT License, not open source. Shy Dweller is Fabric-only for 1.18 – 1.21.1, client and server, under All rights reserved.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cave Dweller Evolved (Fabric) | Fabric | 1.19.4 – 1.20.1 | Client-side only | 2023-07-26 |
| Cave Dweller Reimagined | Fabric and Quilt | 1.19.4 – 1.20.1 | Client and server | 2025-08-03 |
| Better Cave Dweller | Fabric and Forge | 1.18.2 – 1.20.1 | Client and server | 2024-09-15 |
| Shy Dweller | Fabric | 1.18 – 1.21.1 | Client and server | 2026-07-07 |
Questions
Does Cave Dweller Evolved need a required animation library?
Is the configuration screen available without Cloth Config API?
Does the mod have to be installed on the server?
In the catalog
Cave Dweller Evolved (Fabric) is one of 7,555 Cursed mods on ModsFinder, and one of 4,235 Cursed mods for Fabric. 34,764 mods support Minecraft 1.20.1.
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What the author says
A forked Fabric version of SiverDX's Cave Dweller Evolved Mod for FML with added Cloth Config API support for use in ModMenu. Not necessarily needed to configure but recommended for ease of access. If you're not using the Cloth Config API for whatever reason you can still configure the Cave Dweller through…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/cave-dweller-evolved-fabric
- Owner
- IshKaigen
- Published
- 2023-07-26
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2023-07-26
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15