The DB - Psychological Horror & ARG Mod
Java mod listed for Minecraft 1.16. Downloads from the MC Java Mods app on Android.
A psychological ARG horror mod based on real events from a Turkish SMP server. Experience fourth wall anomalies, survival horror, and slow-burn dread
⬇ Download on CurseForgeThe author built this one for Minecraft 1.16.4–1.16.5 on Forge. On other versions it may install and then do nothing.
⚠️ IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER
Unfortunately, the newest versions of The DB can now only be shared on Modrinth. You can access the Modrinth page here
The DB — Psychological Horror Mod
The DB is a psychological horror mod that gradually turns Minecraft into an evolving horror experience. Unlike simple and cheap jumpscares, it relies on paranoia, environmental storytelling, and fourth-wall-breaking mechanics.
- Fourth-wall breaking mechanics: Corrupted game behavior, visual distortions, and events that unfold through chat.
- Story-driven survival horror: A one-time narrative experience specifically developed for singleplayer.
The mod has been rewritten from scratch and is now developed natively and exclusively for Forge 1.20.1. Support for 1.16.5 has ended; all event triggers, audio, and visual effects are built specifically for 1.20.1.
- Render Distance: 4+ chunks
- Keep chat open
- Brightness: 100%
- If using Sodium/Embeddium: Entity Render Distance at 500%
Is multiplayer supported?
Currently untested and contains serious bugs. Singleplayer is recommended.
Is it safe?
Yes, all visual/system effects are client-side and completely harmless, purely atmospheric.
Does this description contain every detail and event of the mod?
Not even close. This page barely scratches 5% of the anomalies.
To contact me, please use my Discord account: egosumrexmaxinus
- Edition: Minecraft Java
- File type: .jar
- Minecraft versions listed: 1.16.5, 1.16.4
- How to install: Install the matching mod loader (Forge, Fabric or NeoForge) for your Minecraft version. → Download the .jar. → Put it in the .minecraft/mods folder and launch that loader profile.
- Where to get it: Opens on CurseForge — not every file is mirrored on our own servers.
Install steps are the general flow for this file type — How to install Minecraft Java mods & modpacks walks through it step by step.
- Ships as thedb-1.16.5+4.0.jar — drop this file into the mods folder
- Download size: 17.6 MB
- Download link checked 2 Oct 2026 — working
These come from our own check of the pack file, not from the source page.