NEON_CUBES
by popcat28111
Neon Cubes is a Forge decoration mod for Minecraft 1.20.1 that adds non-standard blocks for players who want to decorate a home differently.
What it does
The author built the project to create new decorations for the game, and the content centers on neon-style cubes that work as functional decoration. Blocks in the set are meant to be placed for appearance, lighting and movement, so a room or build can use them for more than plain visual detail.
Environment: server-side only, so players join without installing the mod while the server runs it. Files are published for Forge only, for 1.20.1, with 1.0.4 as the latest beta file from 2025-09-26. The mod is licensed as All rights reserved, which means it is not open source.
Key features
Functional neon cubes
Cubes are designed as decoration that also affects lighting and movement, not only as static color blocks.
Lighting effects
Several blocks in the set emit light, so they can serve as accent lamps in rooms and outdoor builds.
Movement blocks
Some cubes change how entities move across them, giving builders a way to add simple mechanics to a layout.
Non-standard home decor
The set targets players who want their homes to look different from vanilla block palettes.
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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.
Use cases
Decorating a base
Builders place the cubes in rooms, halls and entrances to create lit accents that stand apart from standard blocks.
Adding simple mechanics
A map maker can use the movement cubes to guide players across a layout without commands or datapacks.
Who it’s for: The mod suits builders who want non-standard blocks for home decoration, and server owners who run Forge 1.20.1 and want the content on their world.
How it compares
Danix's Decoration is a Forge and NeoForge decoration mod with files for 1.20.1 – 1.20.6, licensed as All rights reserved and run on client and server. Industrial Decorations also runs on client and server, with Forge files only for 1.20.1, licensed as All rights reserved. Furnitura is open source under the GNU General Public License v3.0 only, with Forge files for 1.20.1 – 1.20.3, and it needs both sides. Neon Cubes differs in running server-side only and in covering just 1.20.1.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEON_CUBES | Forge | 1.20.1 | Server-side only | 2025-09-26 |
| Danix's Decoration | Forge and NeoForge | 1.20.1 – 1.20.6 | Client and server | 2024-07-21 |
| Industrial Decorations | Forge | 1.20.1 | Client and server | 2024-04-08 |
| Furnitura | Forge | 1.20.1 – 1.20.3 | Client and server | 2024-04-04 |
Questions
Which Forge version does this mod support?
Can the license be reused for a modified build?
In the catalog
NEON_CUBES is one of 12,078 Decoration mods on ModsFinder, and one of 6,149 Decoration mods for Forge. 34,764 mods support Minecraft 1.20.1.
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Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/neon_cubes
- Owner
- popcat28111
- Published
- 2025-09-20
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2025-09-26
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15