MelonLoader
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VisitMelonLoader vs SMAPI
What both publish
| Fact | MelonLoader | SMAPI |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | MelonLoader describes itself as a universal mod loader for Unity games compatible with both Il2Cpp and Mono. | SMAPI is the mod loader for Stardew Valley. |
MelonLoader plans
- MelonLoaderFree
SMAPI plans
- SMAPIFree
Pick MelonLoader if…
MelonLoader suits Unity game players who want to load mods or plugins, as well as developers working on them. Android and Oculus Quest users should note that support is still in progress.
Pick SMAPI if…
SMAPI suits Stardew Valley players who want to load and organize mods, and creators looking for modding documentation or source code. It supports several desktop platforms, Steam Deck and Android.