By managing your mods manually, you gain full control over your colony's stability. Just remember to check for updates periodically to ensure compatibility with Klei’s official game patches!

Rename the top-level folder to the name of the mod (e.g., "WallpaperMod"). 3. Move the Files

When downloading mods manually (from sites like GitHub or WeGame), they usually arrive as a .zip or .rar file. Unzip the folder to your desktop.

How to Install Oxygen Not Included Mods Manually Whether you’re playing on a DRM-free version from GOG, Epic Games Store, or simply want to bypass the Steam Workshop for better version control, knowing how to install mods manually for Oxygen Not Included (ONI) is a vital skill.

/Users/USER/Library/Application Support/Klei/OxygenNotIncluded/mods/local Linux: ~/.config/unity3d/Klei/OxygenNotIncluded/mods/local

This usually means the mod is outdated or missing a dependency (like PLib). Check the mod's documentation to see if it requires a specific "library" mod to function.

Ensure you didn't nest the folders too deeply. If you open \local\ModName\ , you should see the mod_info.yaml immediately, not another folder with the same name.