A survival horror video game that has seemingly been stuck in early access since time immemorial, it's a testament to the addictive gameplay loop of 7 Days to Die that the game is still one of the most popular multiplayer games on Steam that people are still hooked onto to this day. 7 Days to Die is a testament to how resilient games can be even against the most unbalanced odds, with their console publisher — Telltale Publishing — shutting down and almost hammering in the nail in this game's coffin... had it not been for the game's enduring popularity that allowed its developer, The Fun Pimps, to require publishing rights for the game.

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That being said, one has to admit that the game's constant state of being in Early Access has certainly irritated some fans who wanted major strides to be taken in the game's development. Until The Fun Pimps manages to release a massive update for this title, here are a few mods that can add numerous gameplay innovations until these updates come to pass.

10 Weaponry

People who might find the arsenal in the base game of 7 Days to Die somewhat lacking would definitely be well-serviced by this mod, which adds a whole host of weapons — both ranged and melee — into the game to ensure that players who want a more action-packed experience can enjoy the same with this mod.

it's pretty much guaranteed that fighting the hordes of zombies scattered all across the world of 7 Days to Die will become a lot more entertaining by installing this mod.

9 HDHQ Overhaul

As is the case with any game in Early Access, one has to admit that the graphics of 7 Days to Die aren't anything to write home about — a fact that, while understandable due to the game's state, can still irk players who want their survival horror gameplay to be dressed up nicely.

Thankfully, there's a mod that ensures that any player who appreciates good graphics and textures won't be irked too much by 7 Days to Die. The HDHQ Overhaul mod ends up turning 7 Days to Die into a visual spectacle, allowing players to appreciate the beauty of the world around them... as they get brutally mauled by zombies.

8 Bdub's Vehicles (A19)

The vehicles of 7 Days to Die are certainly enjoyable to use, but there are bound to be some players who would want to play through a game featuring a whole host of new and unique vehicles to spice up the overall experience.

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This is exactly what Bdub's collection of custom vehicles aims to achieve, integrating a whole host of vehicles in the game that are specifically tailored to be varied without being game-breaking in the slightest. This mod is definitely recommended for players who want more variety when it comes to the vehicles in 7 Days to Die.

7 Basic Food Water AND Temp HUD (A16.4)

The survival gameplay of 7 Days to Die is pretty basic yet enjoyable, with players having to manage a ton of things... including their own hunger, thirst, and temperature levels as well. However, tracking these hunger and thirst meters in the game is needlessly complex, with players having to constantly flip through menus in order to ensure that these stats don't reach critical levels.

Thankfully, modders have identified this pain point and have fixed it by releasing the simplest of mods that end up adding basic and functional bars to the game's HUD that track a player's Food, Water, and Temperature levels. It's a minor yet much-welcome addition that makes the act of surviving in the brutal world of 7 Days to Die all the more bearable.

6 More Skill Points Per Level

Players who want their experience with 7 Days to Die to be significantly less hardcore and more rewarding can opt for this mod that accomplishes exactly what it states in the title itself.

Instead of the paltry one skill point that players receive upon leveling up, this mod allows players to get anywhere from 2 to a whopping 10 skill points per level. Hastening progression in a game like 7 Days to Die is very much welcome and can prove to be a boon for gamers who might get frustrated with the overall experience otherwise.

5 Bigger Backpack

Another gameplay mod that makes the overall experience of scrounging around for loot in the world of 7 Days to Die significantly less frustrating is the Bigger Backpack mod, whose functionality should be fairly obvious.

Using this mod allows players to enjoy the benefit of a 6x13 slot backpack as opposed to a 5x9 one. This means that players can use a total of 78 inventory spaces in the game, as opposed to the 45 present in the vanilla game.

4 Zombie Loot Drop Increase A19

Speaking of looting, one has to admit that fighting the zombies in this game can prove to be a complete waste of time and resources, especially since the zombies themselves don't really have anything valuable to provide to players anyway.

However, by installing this mod, seeking out zombies to fight in the world can actually be quite rewarding. After all, these zombies end up dropping way more loot at frequent intervals and make the act of hunting these creatures down at least somewhat entertaining.

3 30K Stacks

Gathering items in 7 Days to Die is a fairly rote endeavor, with players generally shying away from reaching the 500 cap for most objects in the event that they end up hoarding items for no reason.

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However, manic hoarders who don't want to be stopped by a basic 500 cap on the items they can hold can simply install this mod, which increases this limit all the way to 30000! However, do keep in mind that certain items can't be stored over the 500 limit since the game hardcodes this limit for these items.

2 War Of The Walkers Mod

A massive overhaul mod for 7 Days to Die that ends up integrating a ton of new and unique gameplay mechanics to the game, adds a bunch of new items, and makes the world feel fresher and lived in as well — the War of the Walkers mod is a must-have for any player who is bored of the vanilla 7 Days to Die experience.

The sheer number of changes and additions facilitated by this mod is truly immense and makes for one of the most impressive mods on this list by a country mile.

1 SMX - By Sirillion

While this mod might seem like nothing more than a simple UI overhaul, it's the amazing attention to detail present in SMX that makes downloading this mod so important for players who want the horror aesthetic of 7 Days to Die to be present throughout the entire experience.

The main menu, HUD, and inventory are all significantly overhauled with this mod, making everything in the game look all the more menacing and scary —a boon for players who truly want to be frightened out of their wits in this game.

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