Yes. Rivals is free to download from Modrinth and free to host on an Orca server you can share with friends. There is no paywall to download or play it.

How do I install Rivals?

The fastest way is Orca: press Play and Orca installs Rivals with Forge and the right Minecraft version, then launches the game. To do it by hand, download Rivals from Modrinth, install Forge, and drop the .jar into your mods folder.

Which mod loader does Rivals use?

Rivals runs on Forge. When you host or play it with Orca, the matching loader and Minecraft version are selected for you automatically.

Can I play Rivals with friends?

Yes. Host Rivals on a free Orca server and share the invite, or launch it solo from the Orca app. No control panel or setup required.

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Rivals

Name: Rivals
Author: Frutiger-Aero

by Frutiger-Aero

37 downloads

Modadventuregame-mechanicslibraryForge

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Rivals is an adventure, game-mechanics and library Minecraft mod from Frutiger-Aero with 37 downloads on the Orca catalog. It runs on Forge, so it slots into a matching Minecraft profile without hand-patching anything. Rivals is free to download and free to host on Orca: press Play and Orca launches Minecraft with Rivals already installed, or host it on a free server to play with friends. There is no control panel and no config files to edit, and no command line to learn. Describe what you want in plain English and Orca installs Rivals along with the loader and Minecraft version it needs, then you and your friends are playing in minutes.

A data-driven API to make superheroes using simple Datapack Structure!

How to install Rivals

Two ways to add Rivals to Minecraft. One takes a click.

The Orca way

Click Play below. Orca installs Rivals with Forge and the right Minecraft version, then launches straight into the game.

That’s it. Nothing to download or configure.

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The manual way

Download Rivals on Modrinth

Download the latest Rivals file from Modrinth for your Minecraft version.
Install Forge and launch Minecraft once so the loader profile is created.
Drop the downloaded .jar into your mods folder (the mods folder inside .minecraft, or your server's mods folder).
Add any libraries Rivals depends on (the Modrinth page lists them) into the same folder, then start Minecraft on the Forge profile.

Rivalsversions & compatibility

Rivals targets Forge. Orca matches the right loader and Minecraft version for you when you host or play it, so you never have to line them up by hand. For the full list of supported Minecraft versions and required dependencies, check the Modrinth page.

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