Export and import profiles
Settings > Profile > Export profile as a code generates a short-lived share string. Friends use Import > From code to pull the same mods and configs. Codes expire after about one hour; use file export for longer sharing.
R2MODMAN TOOLING
Mod control centered on clean, isolated profiles
Core utilities that keep Thunderstore modding fast, separated, and profile-aware.
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Profiles
Independent lists per game and play style.
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Thunderstore
Search, fetch, and refresh packages inside the client.
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Config tools
Tune mod settings without folder archaeology.
Controlled installs
Installs that respect vanilla files
Packages land in managed profile trees via BepInEx while vanilla dirs stay read-only. Launch modded or vanilla when debugging — Steam, Epic, and others remain supported per title.
Pick a title
Choose a game from the grid each session — Risk of Rain 2, Valheim, DSP, GTFO, BONEWORKS, Lethal Company, and growing Thunderstore coverage.
First install tutorial
Profile control
Managing mod profiles
Each profile is its own mod list for one game — casual co-op vs hardcore stacks, swapped anytime under Settings → Profile → Change profile.
- Enable or disable mods per profile with one click
- Keep vanilla and modded setups separate
- Organize configs per profile automatically
Store browsing
In-app Thunderstore browser
Search the full Thunderstore catalog in-app and use dependency-aware downloads so required libraries arrive together.
Stale mods show a cloud badge on Installed — update one-by-one or batch from Settings when you trust the whole set.
Mod update tutorial
Installed mods
Installed mod inspection
The Installed view lists every mod in the active profile with version info, enable toggles, and quick actions. Expand a card to read details, update, or uninstall without digging through BepInEx folders.
Compatibility awareness
R2ModMan surfaces outdated packages and dependency gaps before launch. Pair this with updating one mod at a time when debugging crashes after game patches.
- Look for the cloud icon on mod cards when updates are available
- Toggle mods on and off per profile from one view
Configuration
Built-in config editor
Edit mod configuration files directly in the manager instead of opening Notepad. Recent versions improve multi-select and loading performance for large config sets.
You can also open the profile folder via Settings > Locations > Browse profile folder and edit files under BepInEx/config manually when needed.
Config editing guide
Launch controls
Launch and play
Open the profile you want, then click Start modded in the sidebar to launch with all enabled mods active. Use Start vanilla when troubleshooting without mods.
For Steam on Linux, copy the launch command from the Help tab into Steam Launch Options if mods fail to load under Proton.
Launch guide
Auto-updates
R2ModMan checks for manager updates while running and applies them after you close the app. Mod updates are separate and controlled from the Installed tab or bulk update in Settings.
Multi-game support
Multi-game platform
One application covers Unity games that use Thunderstore and BepInEx rather than Steam Workshop. Full support titles include Risk of Rain 2, Valheim, and Dyson Sphere Program. Partial or growing support includes GTFO and new additions such as Crawlspace and Big Ambitions in recent releases.
Additional capabilities
- Dark mode via Settings > Other > Switch theme
- Linux AppImage, deb, rpm, pacman, tar.gz builds
- Flatpak support for Steam Deck desktop mode
- Force Proton workaround via .forceproton file in game directory