CurseForge · Minecraft mod
The Absence
You may have forgotten what you did. But it hasn’t forgotten you.
Quick answer
Which The Absence release should I use?
The Absence absence-2.0.2.jar targets 1.20.1 with Forge. The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both. All 1 required mods have matching files.
Where it goes
Is The Absence 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 The Absence absence-2.0.2.jar need?
absence-2.0.2.jar. Change the file and its required mods may change too.
Install GeckoLib first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup. 2 come through another mod in the chain.
2 extra mods were pulled in by other dependencies. 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 The Absence without breaking your instance.
Built for The Absence absence-2.0.2.jar. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use absence-2.0.2.jar. It targets 1.20.1 with Forge; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.
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Bring the mods it needs
Install GeckoLib first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup. 2 come 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 absence-2.0.2.jar. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does The Absence add?

THE ABSENCE
The Absence is a psychological horror mod focused on atmosphere, exploration and survival.
Something unnatural has begun appearing beneath the surface. After discovering it, the player becomes involved in a series of increasingly disturbing events that slowly transform the normal Minecraft experience into something much darker.
Creatures
The mod introduces several original creatures, including The Absence, The Eye Man and The Cave Man.
Each creature has its own behavior, atmosphere and role in the experience. Some may hunt you directly, while others prefer to watch, follow or wait for the right moment to appear.
Events and Progression
The world can be affected by different horror events as the player progresses. These encounters may involve unusual sounds, visual changes, unexpected appearances and other disturbances.
Progress is individual for each player, including most creatures, events and challenges.
The mod is designed to be discovered without spoilers. Explore caves, investigate anything unusual and use the advancements menu if you need guidance.
Highly Recommended Mods
Just Enough Items (JEI) — Highly recommended for viewing the mod’s crafting recipes.
A weapon or gun mod — Also highly recommended, as some encounters can be extremely dangerous with only vanilla equipment.
These mods are recommendations and are not required for The Absence to run.
This is the first public release, so some bugs may still be present.
Project description from CurseForge.
Pick your setup
The Absence by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
1.20.1
1 loader buildCheck the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
The Absence versions and loaders
absence-2.0.2.jar
30 Aug 2026
absence-2.0.1.jar
28 Aug 2026
absence-2.0.0.jar
28 Aug 2026
absence-1.0.0.jar
6 Aug 2026
Looking for an older file? The official CurseForge project page is in Resources.