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Left 4 Dead 2 has been out for quite a few years at this point, but it still enjoys a robust, consistent fan base and a ton of support, especially from the modding community. When you've become so bored of the vanilla modes that you can't take it anymore, it's time to extend the game's lifespan by hopping onto the Steam Workshop, and installing a few mods.

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Some of these mods include excellent custom-made campaigns, while others overhaul the gameplay, textures, or turn the game into a complete laugh-fest. Whatever tickles your fancy, there's plenty to choose from, and we've included 5 more mods on our existing list that help transform the Left 4 Dead 2 experience.

Updated on July 20th, 2020 by Derek Draven: As mentioned in our updated intro, we've tacked on a few more entries onto our list of Left 4 Dead 2 mods. The community continues to crank out a ton of mod content, proving there's still an audience for this well-aged action/horror title.

15 Diescraper Redux

If the concept of blending Die Hard with The Walking Dead sounds appealing, then Diescraper Redux might be the next mod on your list. This custom 4-map campaign can be played in any game mode, making it one of the most versatile mods on the list.

With a mixture of high-rise action and tension, Diescraper Redux takes the best elements of classic action and horror flicks, and combines them into one mod that is definitely worth a try!

14 Terry Crews Tank

Tanks are one of the most hair-raising foes in Left 4 Dead 2, capable of wiping out an entire team in no time flat. With so much tension on set whenever one of these bad guys shows up, why not make the experience a funnier one?

Terry Crews Tank does exactly as the title suggests - it mods all Tanks with Terry Crews' face and exaggerated, overly muscled body. Great for a laugh or two (or three), this mod should take some of the scare out of your next Tank encounter!

13 Space Mod 1.2

What's better than zombies in space? This is the question to ask after you've installed Space Mod 1.2. This ultra-complex mod takes the zombie apocalypse intergalactic, with a few neat surprises thrown in. Low gravity jumps, comical ragdoll physics, and slower moving zombies are just a few highlights of this mod.

If nothing else, it's a wholly unique take on the classic L4D2 formula. It also works on multiplayer servers, single-player, realism, and survival modes, though there are a few installation and operational caveats to review on the mod page before installing.

12 DB5's Apocalypse

When it comes to L4D2 overhaul mods, few can match the sheer enormity of DB5's Apocalypse, a compendium of 34 individual mods that change everything from textures and skins to weapons and sounds.

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This particular mod saves players a lot of time by drastically overhauling the game through a rather simple and straightforward installation process.

11 Improved Blood Textures

Gore is no stranger to Left 4 Dead 2, but texture work in general is starting to look a little dated, which is why Improved Blood Textures is such a hot mod. In fact, it's the most subscribed L4D2 mod on the Steam Workshop, which says a lot.

The mod does exactly as the title says. Blood textures are enhanced with more realism, higher resolution, and a wider area of effect. Not only does this increase the horror aspect of the game, but it's far more indicative of the kind of carnage that would be unleashed in a real-life zombie scenario.

10 Cats

When the zombie apocalypse strikes, what happens to all the cats? This mod doesn't exactly answer the question, but it does give rise to the working theory (with evidence) that cats will undoubtedly take over the world once humanity buys the farm.

Available on the Steam Workshop, this mod turns the common infected into cats, while also introducing the Riot Cat for a little extra craziness. The perfect mod for those who prefer dogs over cats, or for those so hopelessly cat-addicted that they can't get enough.

9 Jules' Fabulous Mod

Jules' Fabulous mod lives up to its title by putting "fabulous" into everything, from dismembered zombies to projectile vomit, and everything in between. This over-the-top mod blends psychedelic visuals into the gameplay to create something straight out of an acid trip.

It's a far cry from the bleak, tension-filled atmosphere which permeates the original title. Everything has a pink, purple and yellow shade that lights up the screen - a treat for the eyes of those who can stand so much popping color.

8 Improved Bots (Advanced)

Even though Left 4 Dead 2 is best enjoyed in multiplayer mode with others, it's sometimes fun to go solo. You can use the default bots for teammates, but you'll probably be disappointed by their poor AI.

Most of the time, they're more of a hindrance than a help, but Improved Bots (Advanced) by modder Ziggy helps to fix that problem. These bots are much more intelligent compared to their vanilla counterparts and can do a lot more than the average automated teammate.

7 NickNak's Map Mods

Zelda fans rejoice! Modder NickNak put up a huge collection of map packs containing Death Mountain and Kokiri Forest which are so big that you'll need to download two packs to get started. It is by far one of the most detailed L4D2 maps to date.

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When combined with other Zelda-related L4D2 mods, it is possible to transform the game. Modder Cori The Fairy created a whole collection of mods that cast Zelda as your teammate, while giving you the Master Sword, and replaces certain game sounds with Zelda counterparts.

6 Panic In Pallet Town

Ever since the Pokémon games debuted on GameBoy, fans have been clamoring for a 3D version of Pallet Town. One modder took it to a whole new level by recreating Pallet Town as a survival map in Left 4 Dead 2, which is dedicated, to say the least!

The Panic In Pallet Town mod provides a whole new map while including custom models, textures, and music featured in the Pokémon games. It's a great way to relive a childhood classic within the scope of a completely different kind of game.

5 Helm's Deep -Fixed-

The Battle of Helm’s Deep from the Lord Of The Rings is one of the most epic battles in the history of cinema. This mod recreates Helm’s Deep from the inside out with special characters popping up in different places.

Helm’s Deep -Fixed- gives you the opportunity to experience LOTR first hand. You'll fight off waves of zombies crashing against the gates. Even LOTR characters make an appearance if you can find them. Unfortunately, a copyright claim saw the film's music get the chop, but that's no reason to pass up downloading the Battle Of Helm’s Deep.

4 Deathcraft Zombies

Minecraftstarting to lose its luster? Why not spice things up a little with Deathcraft Zombies! This pseudo-adaptation brings Minecraft zombies to Left 4 Dead 2, as well as a host of weapons to mow them down with.

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Deathcraft Zombies changes not only the zombies but also features a Minecraft-esque town, complete with block-style NPCs. It’s a massive mod with great care put into the details, including all the weapons available in the original game.

3 Oh Yeah!

If the idea of a Terry Crews Tank doesn't appeal to you (see above), then perhaps you'll appreciate the Kool-Aid man busting through a wall to do battle with you instead. From a logic perspective, Kool Aid Man (Tank) makes perfect sense.

Modder Stay Puft actually has two Kool-Aid Man mods - the second which replaces the vanilla Tank sound effects with the Kool-Aid man, instead. Download both simultaneously to get the full effect!

2 Back To School

Sometimes modders create for the sake of laughs, while others take it to a whole new level when it comes to dedication and creativity. Back To School is a fully-featured campaign that feels as if it deserves a standalone release of its own. It features four original heroes fighting to survive in the completely new setting of Borden City.

The mod features six brand new maps, ten new panic events, alternate models and textures, cinematic physics, and so much more. It feels like you're in a completely different game with a non-linear story, to match. If the vanilla campaign is getting old, this mod may be the solution.

1 Left 4 Teletubbies 2 Official

The internet has given gamers an endless supply of ways to ruin their childhoods, and this particular mod is no exception. Left 4 Teletubbies 2 Official brings the twisted, nightmarish Teletubbies to L4D2. It also makes them scarier, if that can be believed.

Few things are as unsettling as watching creepy Teletubbies rush you with blank stares and bleeding eyes. It's something out of a child's nightmare, which means only those with strong convictions will be able to stomach what's to come. If you're a fan of mods with a more masochistic slant, you can do no worse than this one.

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