Oxygen Not Included How To Install Mods Manually May 2026

Open the mods folder. Inside, you will likely see folders like Steam (where your Workshop downloads go).

To manually install a mod, you will almost always be working inside the Local folder.

If a Local folder does not exist, create it now. This is the sanctuary for all mods that you manually curate. The game engine specifically scans this folder for non-Steam content.

If you manually install a mod that you previously subscribed to on Steam, you will get conflicts. Always unsubscribe from the Workshop version first. 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:

No manual file moves usually required.

Correct Structure Example: Documents\Klei\OxygenNotIncluded\mods\Steam\NameOfMod\mod_info.yaml Open the mods folder

Incorrect Structure Example: Documents\Klei\OxygenNotIncluded\mods\Steam\NameOfMod\NameOfMod\mod_info.yaml (Nested folders often happen if you extract a folder inside a folder).

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.

Once you are in the Oxygen Not Included\mods folder, you will notice two subfolders. It is vital to understand the difference: If a Local folder does not exist, create it now

| Folder Name | Purpose | Use Case | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Steam | Automatically managed by Steam Workshop. Do not touch this folder for manual installs. | Steam users. | | Local | For manually installed mods. This is where your files go. | All manual installations. |

If the Local folder does not exist, create it now. Right-click > New > Folder and name it exactly Local (case-sensitive, no spaces).

~/Library/Application Support/Steam/steamapps/common/OxygenNotIncluded/Mods