Presence (An Ambient Horror Mod)
by jacobfromnm
Presence, an ambient horror mod by jacobfromnm, adds unsettling sounds, unseen presences and creatures that startle when something unexpected appears.
What it does
Presence is built to add a constant feeling of dread to a world. Unseen presences make themselves felt around the player, and creatures react to them, so the player senses that something is nearby without a clear source. Loud jump scares are avoided on purpose, and the effects are quiet and gradual instead.
The mod targets Cursed-category builds that want a lingering, uneasy atmosphere in single-player or on a server. Fabric API is required, and Cloth Config API is optional for its configuration screen. The server and every player need the mod installed. Files are published for Fabric and Forge, and it is released under the MIT License without being open source.
Key features
Unseen presences
Presences that cannot be seen directly make the world feel occupied, which builds the unease the mod aims for.
Startled creatures
Creatures in the world react when something unexpected appears, so the player sees their behavior change.
Quiet dread
Effects favor subtle cues over loud sounds, and creatures do not suddenly die, keeping the tension steady.
Unexpected appearances
Unexpected things appear at intervals, so the atmosphere stays unpredictable during long play sessions.
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Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
1.21.x11 of 11 versions with builds
1.20.x6 of 6 versions with builds
1.19.x3 of 3 versions with builds
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Requirements
Dependencies declared by the latest file for each loader.
Required 1
Optional 1
Use cases
Solo horror sessions
A player running a single-player world can use the mod to add ambient tension to exploration without changing the game's core systems.
Server atmosphere
Server owners who run a horror-themed world can install it on both sides so every player shares the same unsettling atmosphere.
Who it’s for: Players who want an ambient horror layer in their world, and server owners who run horror-themed worlds. Fabric API must be installed alongside it.
Questions
Does Presence need Fabric API?
Does the server need Presence?
Which game versions does Presence support?
In the catalog
Presence (An Ambient Horror Mod) is one of 7,555 Cursed mods on ModsFinder, and one of 4,235 Cursed mods for Fabric. 19,862 mods support Minecraft 1.21.11.
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What the author says
The Presence mod is an ambient mod designed to add an unsettling and unexpected feeling of dread to the world. Something appears to startle the creatures… Feedback/Suggestions are welcome - thanks for checking it out, I hope it adds to your experience!
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/presence-an-ambient-horror-mod
- Owner
- jacobfromnm
- Published
- 2026-08-12
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-10-14
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15