Cave-Dweller.zip
16 Jan 2026
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CurseForge · Hytale mod
Cave Dweller
A Recreation of Gargin's Cave Dweller Monster
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Quick answer
Which Cave Dweller release should I use?
Latest stable file Cave-Dweller.zip
Game version Not listed
Mod system Built-in Hytale mod system
Cave Dweller Cave-Dweller.zip targets Hytale. Do not install it as a separate client mod. Enable it on the world host—the local server in singleplayer or the dedicated server in multiplayer. No required dependencies listed for this file.
Where it goes
Where should Cave Dweller be installed in Hytale?
Do not install it as a separate client mod. Enable it on the world host—the local server in singleplayer or the dedicated server in multiplayer.
Separate client mod Not supported
World host / dedicated server Required
Mod system for this release Built-in Hytale mod system
Required install it here Optional supported, not mandatory Not supported do not install here Source doesn’t say do not assume
Put Hytale mods on the world host or dedicated server. Singleplayer runs a local server too; Hytale does not use separate client mods.
What else does Cave Dweller Cave-Dweller.zip need?
Cave-Dweller.zip. Change the file and its required mods may change too.
This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.
This file does not list any required or optional project dependencies. Check the creator notes before changing an existing world.
Before you install it
Add Cave Dweller without breaking your instance.
Built for Cave Dweller Cave-Dweller.zip. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use Cave-Dweller.zip. It targets Hytale; another release may target a different game build or dependency set.
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Bring the mods it needs
This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.
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Enable it on the world host
Do not install it as a separate client mod. Enable it on the world host—the local server in singleplayer or the dedicated server in multiplayer.
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Pick the file you checked
Use the “Get this file” button beside Cave-Dweller.zip. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Cave Dweller add?
Created quickly on release to learn the capabilities of the modding engine and to make a video documenting my experience.
This is HIGHLY WIP as the Cave Dweller does NOT spawn naturally and is missing many of the interesting features that make the original Cave Dweller so unique. As documentation and guides come out for the game, this mod will be updated to be more functional. For now it's just for fun.
To spawn in the Cave Dweller, go into creative mode and hit B for Creative Tools. Go to World -> Spawn Entity, and then search for the Cave Dweller.
Video Showcase:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rs1eRHiy9ws
Original Cave Dweller by Gargin
Project description from CurseForge.
Recent files
Cave Dweller releases and Hytale builds
Looking for an older file? The official CurseForge project page is in Resources.