Oxygen Not | Included How To Install Mods Manually ((top))

To install mods manually for Oxygen Not Included (ONI), you must place the mod files into a specifically created folder within your game's data directory

Note: If the local folder does not exist within the mods directory, you must create it manually.  2. Download and Extract the Mod  oxygen not included how to install mods manually

3) Installing mods for ONI‑Modloader (third‑party modloader)

Use this only if you want features Harmony/C# mods require or if the mod author instructs ONI‑Modloader. To install mods manually for Oxygen Not Included

Use a Mod Manager

For manual mod users, installing Mod Manager (by PeterHan) is a game-changer. It lets you reorder mod load priority, disable/enable mods without restarting, and view detailed errors. Install it manually like any other mod. ONI installed under Steam (game install folder)

Oxygen Not Included (ONI) is a popular space-colony simulation game that offers a lot of flexibility and customization options, including the ability to install mods. While there are tools and platforms like Steam Workshop that make mod installation straightforward, some mods might not be available there, or you might prefer to install mods manually for various reasons. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to manually install mods for Oxygen Not Included:

A) Local Mods folder (for unpacked mods) – Recommended for manual install

Inside the Mods folder, create a subfolder for each mod (named anything, e.g., MyCustomMod). Inside that, place the mod’s .dll (if any), mod.yaml (manifest file), and other assets (strings, sprites).

Linux: ~/.config/unity3d/Klei/Oxygen Not Included/mods/Local/

  • ONI installed under Steam (game install folder)
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