Oxygen Not Included How To Install Mods Manually (2024)

Launch the game once, then close it. Klei’s engine creates the folder automatically. If not, create a new folder named exactly mods (lowercase) inside the OxygenNotIncluded directory.

Many cutting-edge or abandoned mods live on GitHub. Here is how to install them manually:

Pro Tip: Some GitHub mods are in "development" (pre-release). Look for a mod_info.yaml file inside the folder. If it's missing, the mod will not work.

Some manually downloaded mods come in a folder named after the Steam published_file_id (e.g., 1836532105). Place that entire folder into Mods/Steam.
However, for pure manual install, method A is simpler. oxygen not included how to install mods manually

You have downloaded a mod. It is likely a .zip file named something like PliersFix.zip or BlueprintsFixed.zip. Follow these steps precisely:

If you're not using Steam, or you prefer a more straightforward method, ensure you're downloading mods compatible with your game's version, and you're ready to manually manage your mods.

If you’re testing the manual process, try these stable, standalone mods that don’t require complex dependencies: Launch the game once, then close it

All of these have been ported to manual downloads on the Klei forums.

Many complex mods require PLib (a modding library) or Mod Manager by @PeterHan. You must install these before the main mod.

To install PLib manually:

Warning: The game loads mods in alphabetical order. If you face crashes, rename PLib’s folder to 0_PLib so it loads first.

Advanced mods (e.g., ModManager or CustomizeBuildings) may include multiple subfolders like animations, strings, or elements.

Important Rule: Do not nest mods too deep. Many cutting-edge or abandoned mods live on GitHub