RimModManager
RimModManager is a free, open-source tool for organizing RimWorld mods across Steam, GOG, Proton, Wine, Flatpak, and standalone installations, with platform-…
What RimModManager is
RimModManager is a free, open-source tool for organizing RimWorld mods across Steam, GOG, Proton, Wine, Flatpak, and standalone installations, with platform-specific detection options. It lets users build and load profiles, reorder mods by drag and drop, search and filter them, and sort by dependencies. Activation uses symlinks without modifying the mods; Proton and Wine use copy mode because symlinks do not work across those boundaries.
A built-in Steam Workshop browser supports queued and batch downloads, collection parsing, update checks, and subscriber and rating information. Workshop downloads require SteamCMD, though the wiki says anonymous downloads do not require a Steam login. The conflict resolver identifies clashes and suggests fixes, and the app backs up before major changes. Users can import or export ModsConfig.xml and export a text mod list with Workshop links. The app is available for Linux, macOS, and Windows. PyQt6-WebEngine is optional for the embedded browser, and collections of 500 or more mods may take time to scan.
Good
- Supports Steam, GOG, Proton, Wine, Flatpak, and standalone installs
- Profiles can be saved and loaded
- Conflict resolver suggests fixes
- Backs up before major changes
- Exports mod lists with Workshop links
Watch out
- Workshop downloads require SteamCMD
- Collections of 500 or more mods may take time to scan
- Proton and Wine use copy mode instead of symlinks
Who it suits
RimModManager suits RimWorld players who want to organize mods across different installation types and manage profiles, Workshop downloads, and conflicts. It is available on Linux, macOS, and Windows.
Verdict
RimModManager brings mod organization, profile management, Workshop tools, and conflict suggestions together for RimWorld. Note the SteamCMD requirement for Workshop downloads and the possible delay when scanning large collections.
Plans and prices
From RimModManager's own pricing page, checked 7 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Free, open-source | Free | No price or usage limits stated |
The facts
Each one read from RimModManager's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Automatic updates
- Yeschecked 23 Sep 2026
- Conflict detection
- Yeschecked 23 Sep 2026
- Conflict tools
- The conflict resolver detects mod conflicts and offers fix suggestions.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Deployment method
- linkchecked 23 Sep 2026
- Import and export
- It can import and export ModsConfig.xml and export a mod list as text with Workshop links.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Installation support
- It supports Steam, GOG, Proton, Wine, Flatpak, and standalone installations, with platform-specific detection options.checked 7 Oct 2026
- License
- The repository identifies the project as GPL-3.0 licensed.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Mod controls
- Users can reorder mods with drag and drop, search and filter them, sort by dependencies, and activate them using symlinks.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Mod profiles
- Yeschecked 23 Sep 2026
- Mod source access
- built-inchecked 23 Sep 2026
- Non-destructive behavior
- The project says mod activation uses symlinks and does not modify the mods themselves; for Proton and Wine, it uses copy mode because symlinks do not work across those boundaries.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Optional components
- PyQt6-WebEngine is optional for the embedded Workshop browser, and SteamCMD is optional unless Workshop downloads are needed.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Performance limit
- The wiki says collections with 500 or more mods may take time to scan.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Profiles and backups
- Users can save and load profiles, and the app automatically backs up before major changes.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- RimModManager is a free, open-source manager for organizing RimWorld mods across different game installation types.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Support
- The wiki directs users to GitHub Issues for bug reports and lists Discord contact romyr911.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Workshop integration
- It includes a Steam Workshop browser, queued and batch downloads, collection parsing, update checks, and subscriber and rating information.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Workshop requirement
- SteamCMD is required for Workshop downloads, and the wiki says anonymous downloads do not require a Steam login.checked 7 Oct 2026
Money
- Free plan
- Yeschecked 23 Sep 2026
Where it runs
- Platforms
- The README lists Windows, macOS, and Linux downloads and provides Steam Deck installation instructions.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Supported platforms
- multi-platformchecked 23 Sep 2026
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