Lethal Company is a co-op survival horror game created by a solo developer named Zeekerss. While the game may not seem like much, fans are completely obsessed with it and its gruesome aesthetic. It has quickly become one of the top-rated game on Steam for 2023.
The base game is packed with all sorts of horrors and offers endless replayability. However, the Lethal Company community has come out with awesome mods to spice up the gameplay. Whether they’re playing solo or with a crew, players can install these mods to significantly enhance their overall gaming experience. Keep reading to find out the best mods for Lethal Company.
Updated September 4, 2024, by Jake Fillery: The best Lethal Company mods allow players to maximize the potential of fun without ruining the intended purpose of its talented developer, Zeekerss. There is a plethora of Lethal Company mods found on Thunderstone, and each of them is relatively easy to set up and improve the game in many different ways with a touch of quality of life, hilarious emotes, vicious new enemies, and reserved item slots. Found below are some essential Lethal Company mods for every playthrough, to ensure that everyone can have the most fun.
20 ReservedFlashlightSlot
A Dedicated Slot for Flashlights Without Using Inventory Space
As fun as Lethal Company is, it is somewhat frustrating that a slot has to be taken up just to use a flashlight and see what’s going on to avoid ghastly enemies, pitfalls, and mines. A flashlight is a necessity for those who are afraid of the dark, and luckily, FlipMods’s mod, ReservedFlashlightSlot, does what it says on the tin.
With this mod, players will no longer have to worry about using up an inventory slot for a flashlight, as they can equip it as a spare item found on the right of their screen. This also means that they can toggle the flashlight with [F] to make sure they have a clear inventory.
19 Mimics
A Dangerous New Monster That Disguises Itself as Exit Doors
As if the sprawling and randomly generated levels of the game were not terrifying enough, x753 goes ahead and adds a new monster that can disguise itself as the emergency exit doors found in the levels. With monsters at every corner, will players dare to trigger the door and discover salvation from escape, or will they be stolen into the jaw of a monster to be devoured?
Mimics is terrifying, and it’s always hard to tell which door is real and which one is fake. Players can actually hit the door with a shovel or stop sign to hear a growl, yet doing so repeatedly will see them snatched and eaten, so it’s best to try and play the guessing game or use teammates as bait.
18 ReservedWalkieSlot
A Dedicated Slot for Walkie-Talkies That Doesn’t Use Inventory Space
Playing with a team is part of the fun in Lethal Company, and it’s wise that players do not embark alone due to the dangers that await. With a team, there must come communication, and a Walkie Talkie will ensure safety with the team as they can check in and aid each other if needed. Yet, the Walkie-Talkie takes up inventory space that could be left for picking up scrap.
Thankfully, the ReservedWalkieSlot adds a new inventory slot to the right of the screen that is specifically for Walkie Talkies, allowing players to maximize their inventory space and utilize the Walkie with [X] at any time, even if the Walkie is not equipped.
17 Boombox Controller
Upload and Play Music
Players who think Lethal Company is too devoid of any background music can take matters into their own hands with the Boombox Controller mod. This mod allows players to purchase the boombox via the in-game store and play their own tracks through it.
Although the controls for it can be a little tough to learn, once players know how to do it they can jam with their friends whenever and wherever. However, players should exercise caution, as it can create loud amounts of sound that could attract the attention of monsters.
16 YippeeMod
Changes An Enemies Sound Effect
The Hoarder Bug is one of the most famous creatures in Lethal Company, a bug that scampers around the map occasionally dropping treasure, and is harmless for the most part. For those that find the bug somewhat off-putting due to its insectoid appearance, or just want something funny that can break the tensions of an excursion, the YippeeMod is perfect.
This simple mod merely changes the in-game sound effects of the Hoarder into a high-pitched voice yelling Yippee! Watching the bug skitter unpredictably across the map is both comedic and rather adorable, making the bug more endearing to players. But they should remain careful getting too close, as the mod does nothing to make it any less dangerous.
15 Mask Enemy Overhaul
Makes the Masked Enemies Harder to Detect
The mask is an item players might find on planets they will travel to later in their run, as they require quite a healthy amount of money to unlock. While players can sell it like all other loot, it also has another use, as players can actually don the mask, though if they leave it on long enough, it will possess them, and they will hunt down their friends without mercy.
Normally its easy to tell if another player is possessed thanks to rhe visible mask on the face, but this mod removes that visual cue. Now they will appear like the player, maskless and wearing their suit–even if it’s one added by mods. Now, players will have a harder time telling who is an impostor, and sneaky players can even prank their friends by refusing to talk and approaching them slowly.
14 More Emotes
Adds Several More Humorous Emotes to the Game
The base game of Lethal Company comes with only two emotes, one is a silly little dance that has gained online infamy, and the other is a point players can use to humorous effects or to quietly point out danger in situations where silence is needed.
For those who feel as though there are more emotes needed, this is exactly where this mod comes into play. An entire wheel-worth of emotes are added, including more dances and a chalkboard players can use for humorous messages or to silently communicate when monsters abound.
13 Pinger
Ping Dangers or Points of Interest
This mod brings a unique pinging mechanic to enhance the Lethal Company gaming experience, and it is a great quality of life change. Once installed, Pinger allows players to strategically communicate the location of enemies without the need for voice chat.
Players can simply press the Q key on their keyboard to use the ‘ping’ command to quickly alert their team about any incoming danger, or any other points of interest such as treasure, valves, or locked doors.
12 Better Stamina
Run for Longer
Running is an important part of the game. Running to the structure to get started loot-hunting as early as possible, running away from the dangerous monsters that inhabit them, and running back to the ship before it leaves at midnight, with or without its crew.
Players know that the stamina meter leaves a lot to be desired, but thankfully the Better Stamina mod is here to save the day. Players can now run for longer, and the meter also regenerated quicker than before.
11 Brutal Company
Increase the Difficulty of the Game
If players think Lethal Company isn’t hard, they can amp up the difficulty levels by installing this hardcore mod. Brutal Company makes the base game even more challenging than it already is by adding random moon events and new mechanics. Players can install this mod for a more intense gaming experience featuring new enemies such as the Lasso Man.
But, this mod is not for the faint of heart, and players better be prepared for the challenge of their life as they struggle to survive this new brutal difficulty mode.
10 Item Quick Switch
Easily Allows Players to Cycle Through Their Inventory
This simple mod can completely change a player’s Lethal Company experience. The Item Quick Switch allows players to use their keyboard to access the item slots directly. Doing so lets them conveniently switch through all available items.
This quality of life mod makes gameplay much easier, especially if players need to quickly cycle through to a weapon to fend off an enemy, or to switch out to their flashlight when entering dark areas. Though simple, it makes a very useful change that makes gameplay seamless.
9 Always Hear Active Walkies
Now All Players Can Hear Sounds Through the Walkier-Talkie
All players know how stressful it can be to communicate with a crew member who’s somewhere far away in the facility. Walkie-talkies are an essential tool for relaying relevant information to crewmates, but they only let players hear one end of the call.
The Always Hear Active Walkies mod adds a layer of realism to the game by allowing everyone close by to hear what’s being said on an active Walkie-talkie. This ensures that all teammates have been alerted to important information while navigating through the dangerous moons.
8 NeedyCats
Players Can Find and Save Cats
Lethal Company is undoubtedly a horrifying game, as players will have to brave seemingly abandoned planets that are home to dangerous and terrifying monsters. What better to ease players nerve than with a cute little kitty they can find, rescue, and even pet.
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Though the cat will make meows that can attract enemies, players can press a button to pet the cat, which will successfully quiet the cat while also soothing the player’s nerves. For all cat lovers, this mod is a must-have.
7 Flashlight Toggle
Players Don’t Need to Change Items to Use the Flashlight
Players who find it frustrating to drop all the items they’ve collected each time they need to use a flashlight will love this mod. The Flashlight Toggle mod lets players switch on their flashlight anytime – even if they’re holding onto something else. Players simply need to press the F key to toggle the flashlight on or off whenever they want.
The flashlight is probably the most essential tool in crewmates’s arsenal, and this mod only makes it even more useful, as now they can click it on or off even while holding another item. This is a mechanic that most agree should have been in the base game, but until and when it is added, this mod is a must for Lethal Company fans.
6 HD Lethal Company
Overhaul the Graphic Fidelity to See in Greater Detail, Or Less
Graphics make all the difference to the gameplay, and the HD Lethal Company mod adds antialiasing, enhances the resolution, and eliminates most of the pixelated, jagged edges in the base game, without interfering with the stylistic choice of the developer.
This mod isn’t just great for upscaling everything, as it also has the power to descale, which is perfect for players who are trying the game out on PCs that aren’t fortunate enough to have the best hardware. Lowering graphics and fog resolution means that everyone can enjoy the game regardless of what graphics card they use.
5 Ship Loot
Allows Players to See the Total Amount of Loot
Players who love to hoard scrap and can’t be bothered to count each piece individually can install this cool mod. Ship Loot reliably displays the total scrap value on the player’s ship. Whenever players scan scrap on their ship in the base game, they need to position themselves properly and display all their loot on the screen at once.
However, the scanner can only pick up 16 items at a time, which makes it hard to tell whether players have actually met the company’s quota or not. With this mod installed, players can easily learn how much scrap they currently own.
4 Late Company
Players Can Now Join Mid-Run
The Late Company mod allows players to join an expedition anytime. This is perfect for those crewmates who always join late and have to keep waiting for their crew to wrap up their mission. With this mod installed, players can jump into a multiplayer lobby even after the game has already begun, and join their crew mid-match.
As there is always safety in numbers, this mod is essential to give players a better chance of keeping their run going.
3 More Suits
Crewmates Can Deck Themselves Out in Unique Suits
Even though the company’s store allows players to buy a couple of extra suits, the colors are limited to only orange, yellow, and green. The More Suits mod is perfect for players who want to customize their hazmat suits according to their preferences.
This also makes it easier to tell crewmates apart, as they can all choose to deck themselves out in a different colored suit, and the larger number of them makes it less likely players will argue over a particular color.
2 MoreCompany
Create a Stable Lobby With Over 8 Players
Lethal Company allows 4 members of the crew to embark on dangerous missions for scrap, but the MoreCompany mod will increase that limit to allow for a much bigger and chaotic crew. MoreCompany is better supported than other similar mods, and players can unleash true carnage on the game as they all clamor over each other for scrap and survival.
It’s the perfect mod for parties of more than 4 players, and since the game is simple enough to run, this mod will allow everyone to enjoy the terrors of the monsters that lurk in abandoned buildings. There are little to no stability issues with this mod with 8 people, and that can be tested even more with an endless amount of crewmates.
1 Minimap
Makes Navigating Easier and Safer
The map aboard the ship is a very useful tool for players, as if one stays behind, they can communicate to their teammates to guide them towards treasure and away from enemies, as both are shown with unique markers on the map.
The Minimap mod takes the map, shrinks it down and places it in the top-right of the players’ screen, so now all can see approaching treasure and dangers, and renders it unnecessary to have one player remain behind. This makes excursions out on planets that much easier, as they will be able to see which ways to go and any threats that may be near by. By far, this is high among the best mods for Lethal Company.
All the mods listed above are based on the Thunderstore framework, and have certain prerequisites. Players must make sure they download all necessary tools, such as BepInExPack and LC API, before
installing any mods for
Lethal Company
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