Wasteland Survival
by thiensneh
Wasteland Survival, a Forge technology mod for Minecraft 1.20.1, adds tech-themed weapons, armor, workstations and a leveling system to a post-apocalyptic setting.
What it does
The mod sets its content in a tech-themed wasteland. Its firearms, tools and multifunctional armor sit alongside workstations and items that fit the theme. Some existing enemies are enhanced and new foes are added, so fights call for different tactics than in vanilla play.
Gaining experience raises specific abilities, so a player chooses where to invest progress. New biomes carry deadly radiation, which adds hazards to exploration. Wasteland Survival requires Geckolib, and it runs on client and server, so both the server and every player need it. Files are published for Forge only, for 1.20.1, with 1.4.13 as the latest file, released on 2026-10-12 under All rights reserved.
Key features
Firearms and tools
Guns and tools are added for combat and work in the wasteland setting.
Multifunctional armor
Armor pieces serve several purposes, adding protection and abilities suited to exploring hostile areas.
Tech workstations
Workstations and items themed around technology support crafting of the new gear.
Leveling system
Experience gained in play strengthens chosen abilities, so progression is shaped by the player's choices.
Radiation biomes
New biomes with deadly radiation require protection and planning during travel and exploration.
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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.
Required 1
Use cases
Survival runs
Players who want a harder wasteland progression can build up gear and abilities over repeated trips into irradiated areas.
Who it’s for: Players who want a post-apocalyptic survival setting on Forge for 1.20.1, and server owners who want tougher enemies and radiation zones on a shared world.
How it compares
Wastelands of Baedoor is a Forge mod for 1.20.1 that is client and server and released under All rights reserved, so it shares the environment and license of Wasteland Survival. Antars Stats is a client and server mod for 1.20.1 under the MIT License, and it also runs on NeoForge. Never Journey is a Forge mod for 1.20.1 that is client and server and released under All rights reserved. Weapon Leveling x Epic Fight Compat is open source under the GNU General Public License v3.0 only, for Forge on 1.20.1.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wasteland Survival | Forge | 1.20.1 | Client and server | 2026-10-12 |
| Wastelands of Baedoor | Forge | 1.20.1 | Client and server | 2023-09-21 |
| Antars Stats | Forge and NeoForge | 1.20.1 | Client and server | 2025-04-09 |
| Never Journey | Forge | 1.20.1 | Client and server | 2026-01-02 |
| Weapon Leveling x Epic Fight Compat | Forge | 1.20.1 | Client and server | 2026-06-30 |
Questions
Does Wasteland Survival need Geckolib?
Does the server need the mod?
Which loader and version does it support?
In the catalog
Wasteland Survival is one of 8,499 Technology mods on ModsFinder, and one of 4,122 Technology mods for Forge. 34,764 mods support Minecraft 1.20.1.
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What the author says
This mod is set in a tech-themed wasteland. It adds a wide variety of firearms, tools, and multifunctional armor, along with tech-based workstations and items to expand gameplay. Some existing enemies have been enhanced, while new foes demand different strategies to defeat. A player leveling system has been…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/wasteland-survival
- Owner
- thiensneh
- Published
- 2025-09-24
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-10-12
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15