Quick summary
Squid Game: The Mod is a free mod available on CurseForge that brings elements from the Netflix series into Minecraft’s survival experience. It adds new characters, themed rooms, items, and other gameplay content so players can recreate elements of the show inside the sandbox world.
Notable additions
- Two new themed dungeons inspired by locations from the TV series that spawn infrequently and offer unique encounters.
- Numerous in-game objects and consumables that expand survival play and provide new interactions.
- NPCs and hostile entities modeled after characters from the show, each with distinct behaviors and drops.
- Environmental structures and set pieces that help recreate Squid Game scenarios within Minecraft.
Enemies and iconic characters
- Circle Guard — one of the guard types included; like the others, it drops in-game currency when defeated.
- Triangle Guard — behaves differently from the Circle and Square guards and contributes to combat variety.
- Square Guard — another guard variant that complements the other enemy types and helps simulate the series’ hierarchy.
- The large Red Light / Green Light doll — implemented to replicate the famous minigame: it targets movement and will eliminate players that move when it shouldn’t.
Dungeons and level design
Two rooms are added as rare dungeons and are modeled after the show’s stages. They are intended to be challenging, resemble the TV sets, and offer both combat and exploration rewards for players who find them.
Known issues and shortcomings
- Visuals and character models could use refinement; some assets look rough and may break immersion.
- Weapons currently lack a reload mechanic, so firing behavior can feel incomplete once ammunition runs out.
- The doll occasionally exhibits animation bugs, such as continuous spinning even while speaking, which can disrupt gameplay.
Is it worth downloading?
If you enjoy both Minecraft and the Squid Game concept, this mod delivers a fun crossover experience and is worth trying for fans. However, expect some rough edges and bugs; if you prefer polished mods, you may want to wait for updates that address the animation, weapon, and model issues.
Technical
- Windows
- Free