The Better Cave Worlds Mod (from 1.20.1 to 1.21.8) overhauls Minecraft’s terrain generation by enabling entire dimensions including the Overworld and The End to generate as expansive, biome-rich cave systems. This underground-focused world type features lush foliage, aquifers, and large ore veins, turning typical cave exploration into a complete gameplay experience. Whether you’re building underground bases or seeking new survival challenges, this mod reimagines how players interact with Minecraft’s subterranean environments.
It also retains compatibility with standard mechanics like structure generation, although some structures may appear on the bedrock ceiling due to the unique cave-only layout.
Features:
- Cave World generation for both Overworld and End dimensions
- Includes natural biomes underground, bringing variety and realism
- Adds immersive foliage and underground plant life to cave systems
- Generates aquifers and water pockets, enriching cave navigation
- Introduces large ore veins, enhancing mining progression and resource density
- Supports structure generation, though some may spawn on bedrock ceilings
- Fully playable in Survival Mode, offering a fresh survival twist
- Compatible with Fabric, Forge, NeoForge, and Quilt loaders
- Supports Minecraft versions from 1.20.1 to 1.21.8
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Requires:
Minecraft Forge or Fabric API or Quilt Installer or NeoForge Installer
How to install:
How To Download & Install Mods with Minecraft Forge
How To Download & Install Fabric Mods
How To Download & Install The Quilt Loader
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Why use Better Cave Worlds Mod?
This mod is ideal for players who love underground exploration and want a fully immersive cave-based survival experience. By converting entire dimensions into expansive, organic cave systems filled with vegetation, ores, and biomes, it transforms the way Minecraft is played underground becomes your new overworld.
FAQs
Does this mod replace the regular world generation?
It adds a new world type or generation mode that can be selected when creating a new world. It doesn’t override vanilla generation by default.
Can I play in Survival Mode?
Yes, the mod is fully compatible with Survival Mode, and progression is balanced around cave-based exploration.
Are structures like villages or strongholds included?
Some structures still generate, but depending on the layout, they may appear on the bedrock ceiling or partially embedded.
Which dimensions are supported?
Both the Overworld and The End can be generated as cave-only dimensions using this mod.
What mod loaders does it support?
Better Cave Worlds supports Fabric, Forge, NeoForge, and Quilt.
Download links
- Forge/ Fabric / Quilt / Neoforge:download Download file
- Forge/ Fabric / Quilt / Neoforge:download Download file
- Forge/ Fabric / Quilt / Neoforge:download Download file
