SleepNeed is a Vintage Story mod by Slikkelas. SleepNeed adds energy, sleepiness, and rest management to Vintage Story, making long nights and exhausting work affect survival.
Why this mod is worth installing
This tweak suits players who want fatigue to shape daily plans, make beds meaningful, and add more role-playing to survival. It is especially useful for slower, more deliberate play.
What SleepNeed adds
SleepNeed tracks energy and sleepiness instead of letting the character work indefinitely without consequences. Mining, sprinting, heat, and other exertion can drain energy, while a full sleep remains the most reliable way to recover and regain invigoration.
A temporary primitive sleeping spot can be created without materials when no bed or shelter is available. Sitting, sneaking, and holding the interaction on one block for several seconds creates a short rest that lasts about four and a half in-game hours, then disappears after waking or moving too far away.
Sitting becomes a deliberate recovery option rather than a way to avoid work costs: it prevents block breaking, gives no energy above the upper threshold, and can reduce severe sleepiness. Relaxing is much less effective when sleepiness is overloaded, encouraging the player to find a proper place to sleep.
The system also softens desperate journeys by reducing walking costs at very low energy. Light hand work while seated is cheaper, water can offset heat-related energy drain, and warm indoor water provides a stronger relaxation bonus when the character is rested enough.
Where to download SleepNeed
The official Vintage Story Mod DB page is the right place to get the current release through the in-game mod manager.