From Skyrim's enormous modding empire to Cyberpunk 2077's growing collection of community creations, these are the ten most modded PC games in 2026.
Some games come and go. Others refuse to die. Thanks to talented modders, certain PC games continue receiving new weapons, quests, characters, graphics upgrades and gameplay improvements years after their original release.
But which games have inspired the biggest modding communities?
GlitchMod examined the available mod listings on Nexus Mods to identify ten of the platform's largest game-specific mod libraries as of October 13, 2026. These figures represent Nexus Mods listings rather than combined totals from every modding website. Original editions and remasters are counted separately.
Top 10 Most Modded PC Games in 2026
| Rank | Game | Mods |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Skyrim Special Edition | 141,810 |
| 2 | Fallout 4 | 77,304 |
| 3 | Skyrim (Original) | 73,223 |
| 4 | Fallout: New Vegas | 42,232 |
| 5 | Stardew Valley | 34,511 |
| 6 | Oblivion (Original) | 33,405 |
| 7 | Cyberpunk 2077 | 24,767 |
| 8 | Baldur's Gate 3 | 19,852 |
| 9 | Fallout 3 | 17,242 |
| 10 | Morrowind | 16,340 |
Mod counts are a snapshot and may change as files are added or removed.
10. The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind — 16,340 Mods
Released in 2002, The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind remains one of PC gaming's most enduring modding success stories.
Despite its age, the fantasy RPG continues attracting creators who expand its environments, update character models, improve combat, and introduce new adventures.
Projects such as Tamriel Rebuilt demonstrate the staggering ambition of the community, while OpenMW offers an alternative engine for experiencing and expanding the original game.
For players willing to explore a classic RPG, Morrowind's modding scene provides countless reasons to return to Vvardenfell.
Explore mods: Morrowind on Nexus Mods
9. Fallout 3 — 17,242 Mods
Bethesda's 2008 post-apocalyptic RPG still maintains a substantial modding community.
With more than 17,000 mods available, Fallout 3 offers everything from updated textures and gameplay changes to new weapons, quests, interface improvements, and compatibility fixes.
Some modifications focus on modernizing the original experience, while others introduce entirely different ways to explore the Capital Wasteland.
For players returning to Fallout 3 on modern computers, community fixes can also help address technical limitations that come with running an older game.
Explore mods: Fallout 3 on Nexus Mods
8. Baldur's Gate 3 — 19,852 Mods
Few modern role-playing games have built a modding community as quickly as Baldur's Gate 3.
Larian Studios' acclaimed RPG has attracted creators developing custom classes, subclasses, character appearances, weapons, armor, interface improvements, and gameplay adjustments.
The game's official modding support has also helped make user-created content more accessible to players.
With nearly 20,000 mods listed on Nexus Mods, Baldur's Gate 3 is already competing with games that have enjoyed more than a decade of community development.
Its enormous replayability makes it a natural destination for modders looking to introduce new character builds and adventures.
Explore on GlitchMod: Baldur's Gate 3 mods, glitches and guides
More mods: Nexus Mods
7. Cyberpunk 2077 — 24,767 Mods
Cyberpunk 2077 has developed into one of the most impressive modern PC modding destinations.
Players can download visual improvements, custom vehicles, expanded character customization, interface modifications, new equipment, and gameplay adjustments.
Community tools such as Cyber Engine Tweaks have helped modders access and modify additional parts of the game.
For PC enthusiasts, the graphics modding community is particularly interesting. High-end hardware can be used alongside community lighting and visual modifications to transform the presentation of Night City.
CD Projekt Red's official updates significantly improved Cyberpunk 2077, while modders continue extending the experience.
Explore on GlitchMod: Cyberpunk 2077 mods, glitches and guides
More mods: Nexus Mods
6. The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion — 33,405 Mods
Released in 2006, The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion remains one of Bethesda's most heavily modified RPGs.
Over the years, its community has developed thousands of improvements covering graphics, combat, character creation, quests, locations, and almost every other aspect of the game.
Even after the arrival of Oblivion Remastered, the original PC release retains an enormous library of community-created content.
From simple quality-of-life improvements to major gameplay overhauls, Oblivion offers an extensive collection of modifications for players interested in revisiting Cyrodiil.
Explore mods: Oblivion on Nexus Mods
5. Stardew Valley — 34,511 Mods
One of the biggest surprises on this list is Stardew Valley.
ConcernedApe's beloved farming simulator has developed a massive modding community capable of transforming almost every part of the experience.
Mods can introduce new characters, crops, locations, events, visual styles, interface improvements, and entirely new gameplay systems.
One particularly notable project is Stardew Valley Expanded, which adds substantial content to the original game.
With more than 34,000 Nexus Mods listings, Stardew Valley now rivals some of the biggest role-playing franchises in PC modding.
Explore mods: Stardew Valley on Nexus Mods
4. Fallout: New Vegas — 42,232 Mods
More than 15 years after release, Fallout: New Vegas continues attracting an incredibly dedicated modding community.
Obsidian Entertainment's RPG is particularly popular among players who appreciate branching quests, meaningful choices, faction relationships, and role-playing freedom.
Its mod library includes technical fixes, improved animations, new weapons, visual upgrades, additional quests, and extensive gameplay overhauls.
Major community projects have also expanded the game's world and introduced new adventures.
With more than 42,000 available mods, New Vegas remains one of the most customizable post-apocalyptic RPGs ever released.
Explore on GlitchMod: Fallout: New Vegas mods, glitches and guides
More mods: Nexus Mods
3. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim (2011) — 73,223 Mods
Before Skyrim Special Edition became the preferred platform for many modders, the original version of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim helped establish one of PC gaming's most influential modding communities.
Thousands of creators contributed new quests, characters, armor, weapons, environments, animations, combat systems, and visual improvements.
Many of the community's most influential creations originally appeared on this version of the game.
Although Special Edition offers a more modern technical foundation, the original Skyrim remains an important part of PC modding history.
Its library of more than 73,000 mods reflects the extraordinary amount of work contributed since 2011.
Explore mods: Original Skyrim on Nexus Mods
2. Fallout 4 — 77,304 Mods
Taking second place is Fallout 4, with more than 77,000 mods available on Nexus Mods.
Bethesda's post-apocalyptic open-world RPG has inspired an enormous range of projects, including new weapons, armor, settlements, companions, graphics upgrades, and gameplay systems.
The settlement-building system provides particularly interesting opportunities for modders, allowing players to expand the game's construction mechanics and create increasingly elaborate communities.
One of the most ambitious Fallout 4 community projects is Fallout: London, a total-conversion experience that demonstrates the possibilities of extensive game modification.
More than a decade after its release, Fallout 4 continues receiving community improvements and creative new content.
Explore on GlitchMod: Fallout 4 mods, glitches and guides
More mods: Nexus Mods
1. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition — 141,810 Mods
Skyrim Special Edition is the undisputed king of Nexus Mods.
With more than 141,000 mods available, Bethesda's fantasy RPG has established a modding ecosystem that dwarfs most of its competitors.
Players can modify almost every aspect of the experience, including combat, graphics, character models, survival mechanics, quests, locations, weather, animations, and artificial intelligence.
Entirely new lands and adventures have been developed by the community, while extensive mod collections can make Skyrim look and play dramatically differently from its original release.
The game benefits from a mature ecosystem of modding tools, compatibility patches, tutorials, and experienced community creators.
Its popularity also shows no signs of depending exclusively on nostalgia. Years after release, Skyrim Special Edition continues attracting new modifications and major improvements.
For players interested in discovering just how far PC modding can go, Skyrim Special Edition remains one of the best places to begin.
Explore on GlitchMod: Skyrim Special Edition mods, glitches and guides
More mods: Nexus Mods
Why Bethesda Games Dominate PC Modding
One of the most interesting discoveries in this ranking is the overwhelming presence of Bethesda's franchises.
Seven of the ten games belong to The Elder Scrolls or Fallout series.
Bethesda's open-world RPG design provides modders with an enormous foundation for experimentation. Players can create characters, explore expansive environments, interact with complex systems, and discover countless opportunities for new content.
Official development tools and years of community-developed utilities have also made these games especially accessible to experienced creators.
While not every Fallout entry was developed by Bethesda Game Studios, the franchises share a strong tradition of community modification.
What About Minecraft and Grand Theft Auto V?
Two of the biggest names in gaming are missing from this ranking: Minecraft and Grand Theft Auto V.
That doesn't mean they have smaller modding communities.
Minecraft has an enormous ecosystem distributed across services including CurseForge and Modrinth, while GTA V has established modding communities on dedicated websites outside Nexus Mods.
Steam Workshop also hosts huge collections of modifications and custom content for supported games.
Because these platforms use different listing systems and categories, combining their totals into a reliable worldwide ranking would require a different methodology.
This article uses Nexus Mods listing counts to provide a consistent comparison.
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The Future of PC Modding
PC modding remains one of the most important reasons games can survive long after their original release dates.
Baldur's Gate 3 and Cyberpunk 2077 demonstrate how quickly newer games can develop substantial modding communities, while Skyrim, Fallout, and Morrowind show that older titles can continue evolving for decades.
As community tools improve and creators become more ambitious, the line between small modifications and entirely new gaming experiences continues to blur.
For many PC gamers, completing a game is only the beginning.
Which game do you think has the best modding community in 2026? Is Skyrim still king, or does another game deserve the crown?
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Sources: Nexus Mods game listings, checked October 13, 2026. Game artwork is displayed from GlitchMod, Steam and GOG image assets. Counts represent individual Nexus Mods listings and may change.
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