Deeper and Darker
A Minecraft mod which features more blocks, items, armors, and hidden mysteries to complement the Deep Dark biome.
- Loaders
- FabricNeoForgeForgeQuilt
- Downloads on Modrinth
- 16.2M
- Followers on Modrinth
- 2.4K
- versions
- 65
- Updated
- July 11, 2026Jul 11
- Published
- in 2022
At a glance
Needed both in the game and on the server

IMPORTANT: version 2.0.0s is in active development and the FIRST ALPHA has been released on Modrinth. If you think the dimension is currently lacking in content, or just want to give feedback on the next update, please join our Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/GDNRd5yvxa. The new update branch (Spruce), planned initially for Fabric 1.20.1 and 1.21.1, will add actual progression to the dimension and expand the amount of biomes and entities.
About
Deeper and Darker is a mod that aims to enhance the Deep Dark in Minecraft. It adds many new features related to the Deep Dark and a new dimension called the Otherside.
Content
Deeper and Darker adds an entire new dimension — the Otherside — with much content to explore. Here's a list with some of the features!
- Biomes: explore the deeplands, echoing forest, overcast columns, and blooming caverns.
- Structure: find an ancient temple, the home of the warden! Just be cautious when breaking the ancient vases to avoid awakening an ancient lurker.
- Blocks: over a hundred new blocks to build, including gloomslate, sculk stone, and a new wood type!
- Items: a brand-new warden set of armor and tools, an upgrade to elytra and the awesome sculk transmitter!
- Mobs: 8 new mobs, including a miniboss!
To enter the Otherside, kill the warden and use its heart. Play the mod to find more content and explore hidden mysteries!
Translations
We hope to make Deeper and Darker available for everyone, everywhere. This is done with the help of the community! You can help translate the mod into your language by visiting our Crowdin page!
Guide
Don't know how to begin with Deeper and Darker? Check out our wiki! (still a WIP)
Issues
If you ever experience any issues while playing with this mod, notify us on our GitHub issue tracker! Follow the bug report guidelines and be as clear as you can.
FAQ
How to install Deeper and Darker?
Install Fabric for your Minecraft version, download Deeper and Darker for the same version and loader, put the file into the mods folder and launch the game with the loader profile.
Which Minecraft versions does Deeper and Darker support?
Deeper and Darker has builds for Minecraft 1.19.1–1.19.2, 1.20–1.20.4, 1.21–1.21.1.
Is Deeper and Darker needed on the server?
Needed in the game and on the server

