Games You Can Mod Jason Voorhees Into (That Might Surprise You)
Because one machete just isn’t enough.
Jason Voorhees might be chained to the bottom of Crystal Lake in Friday the 13th: The Game, but thanks to modders, he’s also running wild through city streets, haunted mansions, dusty saloons, and even suburban neighborhoods. From GTA to Resident Evil, here’s a look at the most surprising games where Jason has been modded in — brutally and beautifully.
🔪 Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas (PC)
- Jason Voorhees Skin Pack – Includes multiple movie versions (Part 3–9) with custom machete and animations.
- Jason with Chainsaw CLEO Script – Gives Jason a chainsaw and sets him loose in San Andreas.
- Part III Skin Mod – Classic Jason for an authentic retro slaughter.
- Verdant Bluffs Horror Mission – Spawn Jason in a Crystal Lake-style showdown.
🧟♂️ Resident Evil 2 Remake (PC)
- Jason X Replaces Mr. X – Terrifying futuristic Jason stalks the R.P.D. hallways.
- Tyrant-Jason (Ruthless Variant) – Gritty, bloodied Jason with overhauled behavior.
🐎 Red Dead Redemption 2 (PC)
- Jason Ped Pack + Rampage Trainer – Swap Arthur Morgan for Jason or spawn him in the wild west.
🏠 Bonus Mods in Other Games
- Until Dawn (PS4) – Texture swap mod replaces The Psycho’s mask with Jason’s (Jailbroken consoles only).
- The Sims 4 (PC) – Jason skin mod + Crystal Lake-themed lot with custom traits.
- Mortal Kombat X (All Platforms) – Jason officially appears, but modders have added alternate skins and balance tweaks.
- Skyrim – Jason NPCs and horror fog environments for backwoods mayhem.
- Left 4 Dead 2 – Jason replaces the Tank or becomes a survivor character.
- Garry’s Mod – Custom Jason AI, kill scripts, and horror map packs.
- Minecraft – Friday the 13th map packs, skin bundles, and camp counselor PvP mods.
🧷 How to Use These Mods
- GTA SA: Use CLEO scripts and replace
.dffped files using Mod Loader. - Resident Evil 2: Use Vortex or Fluffy Mod Manager to install Tyrant replacements.
- RDR2: Use Rampage Trainer or Lenny’s Mod Loader and enable “streaming peds.”
Note: Always back up your game before modding. These mods are best used in single-player/offline modes only.
🎯 Final Thoughts: Why Jason Still Slashes His Way Through Gaming
Jason Voorhees isn’t just a slasher — he’s an icon. His mask, his silence, his brutal efficiency make him the perfect antagonist (or anti-hero) in any game genre. Whether you’re roaming Raccoon City or robbing trains in the Old West, dropping Jason into the mix turns the whole experience into something darker, bloodier, and way more fun.
So don’t wait. Install those mods, load your game, and let Jason do what he does best. The campfire’s already burning.
Header Image Alt Text: Multiple versions of Jason Voorhees from various modded games including Resident Evil 2, Red Dead Redemption 2, and Grand Theft Auto San Andreas.
