
Cave Horror Project 1
Forge 1.20.1 | All quests got a rework! | Best horror modpack with quests and story! PLAY NOW!
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About this Modpack
Welcome to Cave Horror Project 1 - 1.20.1 Edition!
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Step back into the darkness of Cave Horror Project, the ultimate horror survival modpack where every step into the shadows could be your last. Since version 2.0 and 3.0, the experience has been completely transformed with new quests, bosses, decorations, and terrifying encounters.
📖 Full Questline
- Over 180 quests across multiple chapters, now with a proper progression path alongside some optional quests.

🪓 Horror-Themed Additions & Custom Mods
- Creepy Decorations Mod – Add unsettling props like Haunted Pumpkins, Broken Dolls, and more to intensify the atmosphere.
- Many horror mods such as The Anomaly, Cave Dweller or Doctor Who: Weeping Angels.
- Enhanced Herobrine events with legacy structures.

🎮 Immersive Experience & Menus
- Completely redesigned main menus for singleplayer and multiplayer.
- Added special resource packs (Enhanced Audio, Creepy Speaker, Cave Packer, and more) for deeper immersion.
- Shader and lighting improvements for eerie, cinematic visuals.

🗣 Multiplayer Horror Experience
- Simple Voice Chat combined with Simple Void Radio Mod – craft walkie-talkies and communicate in-game even at a distance.
- Multiplayer-friendly quest and event system.

⚔ New Encounters & Boss Fights
- Apollion and Red’s Anomaly spawn rates adjusted for balanced horror encounters.
- Herobrine’s abilities improved, but villagers are now safe from possession.
- Many difficult bosses from the ArPhEx Mod.

🔧 Quality of Life & Performance
- Backpack crafting rebalanced (Backpacked and Sophisticated Backpacks mods).
- Updated mods and Forge versions for stability.
- Streamlined quest crafting recipes for horror-themed items.

This is the Cave Horror Project, combining chilling atmosphere, deep story, and heart-pounding survival gameplay. Whether solo or with friends, the horrors that await will test your courage to the limit.
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Mod links for copyright reasons (with mod permissions):
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#Born In Chaos mod: https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/mc-mods/born-in-chaos
- Also check out mongoose_artist's other mods:
- https://www.curseforge.com/members/mongoose_artist/projects
Deep Dark: Regrowth mod: https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/mc-mods/deep-dark-regrowth
- Also check out clorobored's other mods:
- https://www.curseforge.com/members/clorobored/projects
Apollyon mod: https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/mc-mods/apollyon
- Also check out GamerCraftZ's other mods:
- https://www.curseforge.com/members/gamercraftz/projects
Mod links for attribution requirements:
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#Better Title Screen mod: https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/mc-mods/better-title-screen
Camera Mod: https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/mc-mods/camera-mod
GraveStone Mod: https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/mc-mods/gravestone-mod
Simple Voice Chat mod: https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/mc-mods/simple-voice-chat
THE UNDEAD REVAMPED mod: https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/mc-mods/theundead
Fresh Animations resource pack: https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/texture-packs/fresh-animations
Available Versions
How to Set Up a Cave Horror Project 1 Server
Order Server
Choose at least 6 GB RAM (8 GB recommended for Cave Horror Project 1). Based on player count: per 5 players.
Install Modpack in Dashboard
Open the modpack browser in the dashboard, search for "Cave Horror Project 1" and click "Install". The forge loader and Minecraft 1.20.1 are configured automatically.
Start Server & Play
Start the server – all mods are loaded automatically. Share the server IP with friends and play together!
Frequently Asked Questions
Cave Horror Project 1 server crashes or won't start – what to do?
Most common causes: insufficient RAM or wrong forge loader. Check latest.log for "OutOfMemoryError" → increase RAM to at least 8 GB. For "Mixin" or "ClassNotFoundException" errors: modpack version and loader don't match. With Mado Hosting, loader and Minecraft version are auto-configured on modpack install – preventing most startup issues.
How much RAM does a Cave Horror Project 1 server really need?
Minimum 6 GB, recommended 8 GB for stable performance. per 5 players. Important: Minecraft modpacks need more RAM than vanilla – plan extra per additional player. With Mado Hosting, you can scale RAM up live at any time without data loss (from €12/month).
Can I add custom mods to Cave Horror Project 1 without conflicts?
Yes, but check compatibility: only use mods for the same loader (forge) and same Minecraft version (1.20.1). Common issues: ID conflicts with recipe mods and incompatible coremod versions. The Mado dashboard mod browser only shows compatible mods and warns about known conflicts.
Cave Horror Project 1 server lagging – performance tips
1) Increase RAM to 8 GB+. 2) Reduce server view-distance to 8 (server.properties). 3) Pre-generate chunks with the "Chunky" plugin. 4) Use /spark profiler to check which mods consume the most tick time. With Mado Hosting, all servers run on NVMe SSDs with dedicated CPU cores – eliminating hardware as a bottleneck.
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