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Puzzle
Adds resourcepack features and a GUI to more conveniently configure OptiFine alternatives.
Quick answer
Which Puzzle release matches 1.20?
Puzzle 2.3.0 - Fabric 1.20.1 targets 1.20.1, 1.20 with Fabric, Quilt. The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both. All 2 required mods have matching files.
Where it goes
Is Puzzle 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 Puzzle 2.3.0 - Fabric 1.20.1 need?
Puzzle 2.3.0 - Fabric 1.20.1 on 1.20. Every mod below is checked against that same setup.
Install MidnightLib, Fabric API first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup.
We only count dependency files that match this setup. A file for another loader does not fill the gap.
Before you install it
Add Puzzle without breaking your instance.
Built for Puzzle 2.3.0 - Fabric 1.20.1 on 1.20. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use Puzzle 2.3.0 - Fabric 1.20.1. It targets 1.20.1, 1.20 with Fabric, Quilt; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.
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Bring the mods it needs
Install MidnightLib, Fabric API first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup.
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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 Puzzle 2.3.0 - Fabric 1.20.1. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Puzzle add?
Context: OptiFine was a big part of Minecraft modding for a long time and has been causing errors with mods this entire time, it's closed source nature making it especially hard to work with as a mod developer.
For that reason, a lot of alternatives have been created.
But usually they only replicate one specific feature of OptiFine, meaning the user has to install a lot of mods and configure them by searching for the specific mod in ModMenu.
- The first problem is relatively easy to solve, by either downloading a modpack such as Fabulously Optimized or using Lambda's fantastic list of alternative mods
- Puzzle was created to solve the latter by providing a united config for OptiFine replacement mods with built-in support for the most relevant alternatives and an API for other mods to take advantage of.
- Due to many OptiFine features still having no replacement mod, Puzzle also adds certain OptiFine features on it's own, like resourcepack-provided splash screens
- We also offer some new, innovative features to resourcepack developers, such as unlocked rotation values and bigger size for JSON-models.
The configuration screen can be found in the vanilla options screen, as well as ModMenu.
Currently, there is included support for the following mods:
- Cull Leaves
- Iris
- Continuity
- LambDynamicLights
- LambdaBetterGrass
- CITResewn
- Custom Entity Models
- Entity Texture Features
Visit the new wiki to get started with using Puzzle for your own resourcepack!
Project description from CurseForge.
Pick your setup
Puzzle by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
26.2
3 loader builds26.1.2
3 loader builds26.1.1
3 loader builds26.1
3 loader builds1.21.11
3 loader builds1.21.10
3 loader builds1.21.9
3 loader builds1.21.8
3 loader builds1.21.7
3 loader builds1.21.6
3 loader builds1.21.5
3 loader builds1.21.4
3 loader buildsShowing the newest 12 of 30 game versions. Older files are in the list below.
Check the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
Puzzle versions and loaders
Puzzle 2.3.0 - Fabric 1.20.1
puzzle-fabric-2.3.0+1.20.1.jar
29 Dec 2025
Puzzle 2.2.1 - Fabric 1.20.1
puzzle-fabric-2.2.1+1.20.1.jar
11 Dec 2025
Puzzle 2.2.0 - Fabric 1.20.1
puzzle-fabric-2.2.0+1.20.1.jar
23 Nov 2025
1.5.2+1.20
puzzle-1.5.2+1.20.jar
12 Jul 2023
1.5.1+1.20
puzzle-1.5.1+1.20.jar
10 Jun 2023
Looking for an older file? The official CurseForge project page is in Resources.