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Cave Dweller ReEvolved
A port of the Cave Dweller Evolved Mod on NeoForge for the newest versions.
Quick answer
Which Cave Dweller ReEvolved release should I use?
Cave Dweller ReEvolved cave_dweller-1.4-rc2.jar targets 1.21.1 with NeoForge. The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both. All 3 required mods have matching files.
Where it goes
Is Cave Dweller ReEvolved required on the client, server, or both?
The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.
The source does not explicitly classify this release as client-only or server-only.
What else does Cave Dweller ReEvolved cave_dweller-1.4-rc2.jar need?
cave_dweller-1.4-rc2.jar. Change the file and its required mods may change too.
Install Fzzy Config, GeckoLib, Kotlin for Forge first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup. 1 comes through another mod in the chain.
1 extra mod was pulled in by another dependency. Indented rows show who needs each one. We only count dependency files that match this setup. A file for another loader does not fill the gap.
Before you install it
Add Cave Dweller ReEvolved without breaking your instance.
Built for Cave Dweller ReEvolved cave_dweller-1.4-rc2.jar. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use cave_dweller-1.4-rc2.jar. It targets 1.21.1 with NeoForge; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.
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Bring the mods it needs
Install Fzzy Config, GeckoLib, Kotlin for Forge first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup. 1 comes through another mod in the chain.
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Put it on the correct side
The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.
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Pick the file you checked
Use the “Get this file” button beside cave_dweller-1.4-rc2.jar. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Cave Dweller ReEvolved add?
A port of the Cave Dweller Evolved Mod by SiverDX to the newest versions on NeoForge ModLoader (GeckoLib is required).
Announcement
As of the upcoming release of the stable 1.4 version, the mod will no longer be maintained. I'll move on with a new project that will try to act as the "Spiritual Successor" of the Cave Dweller. I can't give too many details about the project right now, but all I can say is that it will try to provide a unique horror experience, introducing a progression system and a variety of events/behaviors, which will unlock as the player progresses.
Credits:
Gargin: Original creator of the Cave Dweller Mod and the original idea.
SiverDX: Source-code and creator of the Cave Dweller Evolved Mod.
Schpalrbo: Author of the Cave Dweller model and its animations used in the Mod.
Frictional Games and Visceral Games: Studio behind the audio design for the sounds used in the Cave Dweller (from Dead Space and Soma)

The Cave Dweller is a creature that lurks deep in the caves, waiting for the time to attack its prey.
Issues page: https://github.com/unanimatedgif/Cave-Dweller-ReEvolved-Issues
Project description from CurseForge.
Pick your setup
Cave Dweller ReEvolved by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
1.21.1
1 loader buildCheck the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
Cave Dweller ReEvolved versions and loaders
cave_dweller-1.4-rc2.jar
11 Sept 2026
cave_dweller-1.1b-hotfix-1.jar
17 Aug 2025
cave_dweller-1.1b.jar
31 Jul 2025
cave_dweller-1.0b.jar
29 Jul 2025
Looking for an older file? The official CurseForge project page is in Resources.