Today, we're taking a short break from all the hubbub surrounding the contemporary developments in the gaming industry. Today, you see, we're more interested in looking back at some of the most evergreen stuff you could possibly find in gaming: the most moddable games we sell here at 2Game!
We've got nothing against smooth, streamlined PC gaming. In fact, that's often the preferable way of going about things: when stuff just works, we're thrilled. The very core of PC gaming rests in the infinite tweaking, changing, and modding that comes about every so often, however, with the modding community growing around very specific titles. Whether you want to add more content to your game of choice or if, perhaps, you just aren't happy with some of its features - that's where mods come in.
Down below, we've assembled a list of some of the most incredibly moddable and community-oriented games you could get on PC. From top-end simulators all the way to sprawling sandbox RPGs, it's a heck of a list. And, not to be outdone, we've also set it up with all the links you'd need to get started with modding each and every one of them!
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It really ought to go without saying that some publishers simply go all-in on modding. It's a simple statement of fact that virtually any Bethesda and/or Paradox title could've made its way onto this list! To keep things at least somewhat sensible, however, we limited the number of featured titles to "just" ten of them. This keeps things neat, streamlined, and focused. It also helps give you, our dear reader, as much information in as short a time as possible.
With that small disclaimer out of the way, below you'll find a short description of the given game's moddability, some sources on where and how to start modding them, and an idea of how difficult it all might be! Of course, links to discounted versions of all the featured games have also been provided wherever possible! If you're itching to jump into a modding community or, perhaps, just want to learn about the best moddable PC games but just don't know where to start, this is the article to read.
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim (Anniversary Edition)
Anyone and everyone knows that The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim is one of the most moddable RPGs of all time. Infinitely tweakable and with more mods than anyone could possibly ever try out, it's a dream come true thanks to its unique game engine. In the simplest terms possible, Bethesda's mainline RPGs use an incredibly flexible legacy codebase that allows modders to apply their previous knowledge to all-new titles.
Modding Skyrim is remarkably easy, too! It's one of the best options for those that are totally new to the concept of PC game modding. On top of that, the sheer variety of mods on offer should give you plenty to do for a good long while. It's worth pointing out that Elder Scrolls, in general is a franchise with a huge list of the best moddable PC games, so any of them will technically do the trick!
Fallout 4 - Game of the Year
Everything we said about Skyrim in the previous section also applies to Fallout 4, too. The game is built on the very same engine as Skyrim, and much of its modding community is shared as well! Expect a rich selection of mods from a whole slew of authors - all of them easy to install, use, and upgrade however you see fit. Choose anything you could possibly wish for, ranging from new gear all the way to full, comprehensive revamps of the core gameplay loop, it's a pick-and-choose bonanza.
If you just can't make sense of what's what, a good rule of thumb is to use the Nexus Top Mods feature. Doing so will list the community's top mod choices, helping you decide what you need and what you may prefer to ignore.
XCOM 2: War of the Chosen
Even though XCOM 2 cannot be modded to such an extent as Bethesda games, much of its community was taken aback by how flexible the game ended up being. The original XCOM only really received a few mods due to its locked-down nature, even though it was an Unreal Engine 3 game. The sequel, on the other hand, has so many mods that you won't ever get to try them all out.
What this means, though, is that you can turn XCOM 2 into precisely the sort of game you want to play. Realistic weaponry? Hardcore gameplay revamps? More customization? The world's your oyster, as they say. Just note that modding this game isn't quite as easy as you'd think, and that its modding community is built around Valve's Workshop system.
Mount & Blade 2: Bannerlord
One of the newest games on this list is the long-awaited sequel to the legendary Mount & Blade, which is in and of itself a phenomenally moddable game. Bannerlord, however, is more advanced, flexible, and open to the end-user. The modding scene is only really getting started at this time, as the game recently launched in its 1.0 state, but there's much to choose from already.
One of M&B's biggest strengths have always been its systems. Systems that, when adapted, can work quite well for full-fledged conversions and substantial gameplay upgrades. LOTR mods, entire new in-universe kingdoms, progression tweaks... you name it, it's there.
Cities: Skylines
Even though a sequel to this phenomenal city-building sandbox is already underway, it's just about impossible that an all-new Cities: Skylines would be able to beat a modded original with ample mods installed. The community has had close to a decade at this point to develop incredible mods and content additions, and so it has!
Improved traffic, better road algorithms, a huge array of visual customizations, and more await on the Skylines Nexus page. Installation is easy, simple, and neat, and odds are good that - with the right mods - even your CPU will thank you.
DOOM
Nothing beats the original DOOM when it comes to modding! Though the game may seem downright ancient by modern standards, its library of mods is hands-down the most impressive you'll ever see. From total revamps turning the game into a turn-based RPG all the way to porting Doom (2016) content into the original title, it's hard to overstate just how phenomenal this game's modding community has become.
And, hey, modding DOOM is as easy as dropping a new .wad file into your content installation directory. Easy, fast, simple, and - cheap!
Civilization VI (Anthology)
As is the case with many other games on this list, you could conceivably pick up any old Civilization game and mod it to your heart's content, too. And, truth be told, we very nearly chose to feature Civ 4 in lieu of the franchise's latest entry ourselves! We didn't, though, because Civ 6 has phenomenal community creations at this point that elevate it beyond most anything else.
Since this is a fairly polished and balanced game, it's worth pointing out that most mods aren't huge revamps and substantial gameplay changes. Instead, you'll find a wealth of tiny tweaks that'll make Civ 6 just the sort of game you want and need. For 4X fans, there's simply no better modding community around.
Assetto Corsa
You didn't think we'd forget to include an awesome racing game on this list, did you now? We'll admit, Assetto Corsa is no Gran Turismo, but it is an amazing racing platform that has been built from the ground-up to support community-made content. Obviously, new cars have always been a serious consideration, but you'll also discover new race tracks, events, skins, music, and applets to upgrade your copy of the game with!
It's all fairly easy to install, too. As long as you can handle the base game's menus and UI, you're golden! Even if that's not your forte, it's easy enough to reach to members of the modding community, many of whom will be eager to help.
Kerbal Space Program
A sandbox-ish video game that's all about building custom rockets to travel into outer space? You just know there's a whole community's worth of awesome modders working on that bugger! Indeed, Kerbal Space Program is effectively designed with player creativity in mind. And hey, if you ever end up feeling like the base game needs a bit more oomph after all, Space Dock is your site of choice.
Modding KSP is fairly easy, too, with an equally approachable modding scene overall. Almost as easy as modding DOOM, in fact, and the available goodies include graphical retrofits, all-new functionality for your rockets, and a whole slew of other stuff.
Europa Universalis 4
Oh hey, are you a fan of grand strategy games? Specifically, the historical grand strategy games? The sort that Paradox Interactive specifically goes out of its way to make? If so, Europa Universalis 4 is one of the studio's finest games ever. And, you know, it just so happens that it's got more awesome mods than you could possibly shake a stick at.
One of our favorites is certainly the Elder Scrolls Universalis revamp. Yes - it does do precisely what you think it does. We'll admit, modding this game isn't quite as straightforward as one might hope, but it's all worth it in the end. For those who need a deep, comprehensive modding scene to have fun with, this is the kicker.
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Today, we’re taking a short break from all the hubbub surrounding the contemporary developments in the gaming industry. Today, you see, we’re more interested in looking back at some of the most evergreen stuff you could possibly find in gaming: the most moddable games we sell here at 2Game! We’ve got nothing against smooth, streamlined […]
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