Lethal Company has quickly become a favorite among co-op horror fans, and the modding community has embraced it with enthusiasm. Mods can enhance gameplay, add hilarious or terrifying new content, and even improve performance or visuals.
Whether you’re aiming to increase the challenge, customize your gear, or just inject some chaos into your missions, there’s a mod for that. In this list, we highlight the best Lethal Company mods to spice up your next scavenging run.
Always Hear Active Walkies
All players know how stressful it can be to communicate with a crew member who’s somewhere far away in the facility. Walkie-talkies are an essential tool for relaying relevant information to crewmates, but they only let players hear one end of the call.
The Always Hear Active Walkies mod adds a layer of realism to the game by allowing everyone close by to hear what’s being said on an active Walkie-talkie. This ensures that all teammates have been alerted to important information while navigating through the dangerous moons.
Better Stamina
Running is an important part of the game. Running to the structure to get started loot-hunting as early as possible, running away from the dangerous monsters that inhabit them, and running back to the ship before it leaves at midnight, with or without its crew.
Players know that the stamina meter leaves a lot to be desired, but thankfully the Better Stamina mod is here to save the day. Players can now run for longer, and the meter also regenerates quicker than before.
Boombox Controller
Players who think Lethal Company is too devoid of any background music can take matters into their own hands with the Boombox Controller mod. This mod allows players to purchase the boombox via the in-game store and play their own tracks through it.
Although the controls for it can be a little tough to learn, once players know how to do it they can jam with their friends whenever and wherever. However, players should exercise caution, as it can create loud amounts of sound that could attract the attention of monsters.
Brutal Company
If players think Lethal Company isn’t hard, they can amp up the difficulty levels by installing this hardcore mod. Brutal Company makes the base game even more challenging than it already is by adding random moon events and new mechanics. Players can install this mod for a more intense gaming experience featuring new enemies such as the Lasso Man.
But, this mod is not for the faint of heart, and players better be prepared for the challenge of their life as they struggle to survive this new brutal difficulty mode.
firearmlicense
One of the enemies players can find on the more advanced moons is the nutcracker, an enemy that looks exactly like the traditional Christmas toy, only far taller than even the players and extremely dangerous. The nutcracker quickly moves around the map armed with a shotgun that seemingly has unlimited ammo, as he can shoot at the scurrying players as much as he wants to.
While players can potentially down the nutcracker and steal his gun, such a gambit is risky and sad to say, it doesn’t have unlimited ammo. The firearmlicense mod makes it so that players can reload their shotgun if they steal one, or even buy one outright, so players don’t need to place themselves in serious danger to acquire one.
Flashlight Toggle
Players who find it frustrating to drop all the items they’ve collected each time they need to use a flashlight will love this mod. The Flashlight Toggle mod lets players switch on their flashlight anytime – even if they’re holding onto something else. Players simply need to press the F key to toggle the flashlight on or off whenever they want.
The flashlight is probably the most essential tool in crewmates’s arsenal, and this mod only makes it even more useful, as now they can click it on or off even while holding another item. This is a mechanic that most agree should have been in the base game, but until and when it is added, this mod is a must for Lethal Company fans.
HD Lethal Company
Graphics make all the difference to the gameplay, and the HD Lethal Company mod adds antialiasing, enhances the resolution, and eliminates most of the pixelated, jagged edges in the base game, without interfering with the stylistic choice of the developer.
This mod isn’t just great for upscaling everything, as it also has the power to descale, which is perfect for players who are trying the game out on PCs that aren’t fortunate enough to have the best hardware. Lowering graphics and fog resolution means that everyone can enjoy the game regardless of what graphics card they use.
Helmet Cameras
Games like Lethal Company require teamwork for players to survive the moon, and to meet the quota the company has set for them. Players might employ strategies to succeed, especially later in the game as the quotas start climbing higher and higher. One of the most popular strategies is to have one player remain on the ship to monitor the map, opening sealed doors and warning players of approaching monsters via a walkie-talkie.
There is one mod that makes the job of the man in the chair even easier, and that one adds a POV from the other players’ helmet cameras. This way, they can see through their eyes to better strategize, and even makes it far easier to tell if the player they are spectating is dead or not, as the game doesn’t always make that apparent.
Item Quick Switch
This simple mod can completely change a player’s Lethal Company experience. The Item Quick Switch mod allows players to use their keyboard to access the item slots directly. Doing so lets them conveniently switch through all available items.
This quality-of-life mod makes gameplay much easier, especially if players need to quickly cycle through to a weapon to fend off an enemy or to switch out to their flashlight when entering dark areas. Though simple, it makes a very useful change that makes gameplay seamless.
Late Company
The Late Company mod allows players to join an expedition anytime. This is perfect for those crewmates who always join late and have to keep waiting for their crew to wrap up their mission.
With this mod installed, players can jump into a multiplayer lobby even after the game has already begun, and join their crew mid-match.
Lategame Upgrades
One of the best mods available for the game is Lategame Upgrades over on Thunderstore. This mod is almost like a massive overhaul for the game, and a must-download for Lethal Company players.
With this mod, the ship store now includes some brand-new items to make exploration all the better, upgrades to over 30 existing items so they are even more useful, and more gameplay, such as defusing an active bomb hidden somewhere in the facility. Veteran Lethal Company players need to download this, as it offers fresh, new ways to experience their game.
Longer Day
As if failing the company and the monsters on each moon aren’t enough threats, players also need to make sure they make it back to the ship before the exterior conditions grow too dangerous, and before the ship’s autopilot kicks in at midnight and takes off with or without the players.
Sometimes there just isn’t enough time for players to have found and brought back enough loot, and many players probably wish the days were longer. But now with the Longer Day mod, players can give themselves precious extra game time to do just that. It’s set to a default setting, but players are free to adjust it to give themselves more or less time as needed.
MaskedEnemyOverhaul
The mask is an item players might find on planets they will travel to later in their run, as they require quite a healthy amount of money to unlock. While players can sell it like all other loot, it also has another use, as players can actually don the mask, though if they leave it on long enough, it will possess them, and they will hunt down their friends without mercy.
Normally it’s easy to tell if another player is possessed thanks to the visible mask on the face, but this mod removes that visual cue. Now they will appear like the player, maskless and wearing their suit–even if it’s one added by mods. Now, players will have a harder time telling who is an impostor, and sneaky players can even prank their friends by refusing to talk and approaching them slowly.
Mimics
As if the sprawling and randomly generated levels of the game were not terrifying enough, x753 goes ahead and adds a new monster that can disguise itself as the emergency exit doors found in the levels. With monsters at every corner, will players dare to trigger the door and discover salvation from escape, or will they be stolen into the jaw of a monster to be devoured?
Mimics is terrifying, and it’s always hard to tell which door is real and which one is fake. Players can actually hit the door with a shovel or stop sign to hear a growl, yet doing so repeatedly will see them snatched and eaten, so it’s best to try and play the guessing game or use teammates as bait.
Minimap
The map aboard the ship is a very useful tool for players because if one stays behind, they can communicate with their teammates to guide them toward treasure and away from enemies, as both are shown with unique markers on the map.
The Minimap mod takes the map, shrinks it down, and places it in the top-right of the player’s screen, so now all can see approaching treasure and dangers, and renders it unnecessary to have one player remain behind. This makes excursions out on planets that much easier, as they will be able to see which ways to go and any threats that may be nearby. By far, this is high among the best mods for Lethal Company.
MoreCompany
Lethal Company allows 4 members of the crew to embark on dangerous missions for scrap, but the MoreCompany mod will increase that limit to allow for a much bigger and more chaotic crew. MoreCompany is better supported than other similar mods, and players can unleash true carnage on the game as they all clamor over each other for scrap and survival.
It’s the perfect mod for parties of more than 4 players, and since the game is simple enough to run, this mod will allow everyone to enjoy the terrors of the monsters that lurk in abandoned buildings. There are little to no stability issues with this mod with 8 people, and that can be tested even more with an endless amount of crewmates.
More Emotes
The base game of Lethal Company comes with only two emotes, one is a silly little dance that has gained online infamy, and the other is a point players can use to humorous effects or to quietly point out danger in situations where silence is needed.
For those who feel as though there are more emotes needed, this is exactly where this mod comes into play. An entire wheel-worth of emotes are added, including more dances and a chalkboard players can use for humorous messages or to silently communicate when monsters abound.
More Suits
Even though the company’s store allows players to buy a couple of extra suits, the colors are limited to only orange, yellow, and green. The More Suits mod is perfect for players who want to customize their hazmat suits according to their preferences.
This also makes it easier to tell crewmates apart, as they can all choose to deck themselves out in a different colored suit, and the larger number of them makes it less likely players will argue over a particular color.
NeedyCats
Lethal Company is undoubtedly a horrifying game, as players will have to brave seemingly abandoned planets that are home to dangerous and terrifying monsters. What better way to ease players’ nerves than with a cute little kitty they can find, rescue, and even pet?
Though the cat will make meows that can attract enemies, players can press a button to pet the cat, which will successfully quiet the cat while also soothing the player’s nerves. For all cat lovers, this mod is a must-have.
Pinger
This mod brings a unique pinging mechanic to enhance the Lethal Company gaming experience, and it is a great quality of life change. Once installed, Pinger allows players to strategically communicate the location of enemies without the need for voice chat.
Players can simply press the Q key on their keyboard to use the ‘ping’ command to quickly alert their team about any incoming danger, or any other points of interest such as treasure, valves, or locked doors.
ReservedFlashlightSlot
As fun as Lethal Company is, it is somewhat frustrating that a slot has to be taken up just to use a flashlight and see what’s going on to avoid ghastly enemies, pitfalls, and mines. A flashlight is a necessity for those who are afraid of the dark, and luckily, FlipMods’s mod, ReservedFlashlightSlot, does what it says on the tin.
With this mod, players will no longer have to worry about using up an inventory slot for a flashlight, as they can equip it as a spare item found on the right of their screen. This also means that they can toggle the flashlight with [F] to make sure they have a clear inventory.
ReservedWalkieSlot
Playing with a team is part of the fun in Lethal Company, and it’s wise that players do not embark alone due to the dangers that await. With a team, there must come communication, and a Walkie Talkie will ensure safety with the team as they can check in and aid each other if needed. Yet, the Walkie-Talkie takes up inventory space that could be left for picking up scrap.
Thankfully, the ReservedWalkieSlot mod adds a new inventory slot to the right of the screen that is specifically for Walkie Talkies, allowing players to maximize their inventory space and utilize the Walkie with [X] at any time, even if the Walkie is not equipped.
Ship Loot
Players who love to hoard scrap and can’t be bothered to count each piece individually can install this cool mod. Ship Loot reliably displays the total scrap value on the player’s ship. Whenever players scan scrap on their ship in the base game, they need to position themselves properly and display all their loot on the screen at once.
However, the scanner can only pick up 16 items at a time, which makes it hard to tell whether players have actually met the company’s quota or not. With this mod installed, players can easily learn how much scrap they currently own.
YipeeMod
The Hoarder Bug is one of the most famous creatures in Lethal Company, a bug that scampers around the map occasionally dropping treasure, and is harmless for the most part. For those who find the bug somewhat off-putting due to its insectoid appearance, or just want something funny that can break the tensions of an excursion, the YippeeMod is perfect.
This simple mod merely changes the in-game sound effects of the Hoarder into a high-pitched voice yelling Yippee! Watching the bug skitter unpredictably across the map is both comedic and rather adorable, making the bug more endearing to players. But they should remain careful getting too close, as the mod does nothing to make it any less dangerous.