Launchers

On this page you will see there are other and probably better choices for a Minecraft launcher than the one you might be using.

This 5 minute video can greatly improve how you play Minecraft! Showing the worst to very best launchers for Minecraft.

Curseforge Launcher

If installing using the Curseforge launcher, then the pack should install as is. Though some of the optional resource packs might get skipped.

• Pros:

  • The official launcher for all Curseforge mods and packs

  • Easy to search and install

• Cons:

  • Uses a lot of resources

  • Installs Overwolf

  • Does not provide an intuitive console

  • Does not provide easy access to many configuration options

  • Available for only Windows & Mac (no Minecraft Linux support)

3rd Party (non-Curseforge) Launchers

Sometimes developers opt to not support . When this happens the launchers will notify you and attempt to provide an alternate method to download the mod or resource pack

Prism Launcher

Prism is my personal favorite I use every day to play and test Minecraft

• Pros:

  • Lightweight and fast

  • Great for older and slower computers

  • Supports multiple Minecraft accounts

  • Great console

  • Simple yet highly configurable interface

  • Can easily install and update both mods and modpacks from many sources

  • Fully supports Windows, Mac, Steam Deck, and my favorite, Linux

• Cons:

  • Developers can opt out of supporting direct downloads of mods and packs (the above video at this timestamp shows what happens and is not a big deal.

GDLauncher

I use GDLauncher for adding/updating mod and making the client install files.

ATLauncher

I am considering replacing GDLauncher with ATLauncher creating packs.

• Pros:

  • Modpack management with easy installation of mods, maps and resource packs from CurseForge and Modrinth

  • Automatically use the correct version of Java without having to worry about messing around with different Java installs

  • Multiple instances. Install a pack as many times as you like without messing up a previous install

  • Multiple accounts allow you to login as different users from the one install

  • Install packs from ATLauncher, CurseForge, Modrinth and Technic

  • Fully supports Windows, Mac, and Linux

  • Plus more features

• Cons:

  • Might not work on Steam Deck

Minecraft (Mojang)

• Just don't use this for modded Minecraft without a lot of pain setting up

TLauncher

• Malware, cracked Minecraft - CCA is not supported with this launcher