Follow this Windows walkthrough after downloading the Thunderstore zip. Each step matches the official installer — version numbers in screenshots may differ slightly from the latest release.
01
Extract archive
获取版本 the R2ModMan zip from an official source, open it in WinRAR or another archive tool, and click Extract To to unpack the files into a folder you control.
Step 1 · Extract archive
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02
Run setup
Open the extracted folder and double-click r2modman-Setup (the version number in the filename may differ). This launches the Windows installer.
Step 2 · Run setup
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Installation scope
When asked who the app is for, select Only for me for a standard per-user install (recommended). Choose all-users only if you need a system-wide install and can run as administrator. Click Next.
Step 3 · Installation scope
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04
Install location
Review the destination folder — the default path under AppData\Local\Programs\r2modman works for most users. Use Browse to change it if needed, then click Install.
Step 4 · Install location
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Finish setup
When setup completes, leave Run r2modman checked to open the app immediately, then click Finish. Select your game from the grid and create your first profile.
After installing the manager, pick your game from the grid, create a profile, and browse Thunderstore for mods. Risk of Rain 2, Valheim, Lethal Company, and dozens of other Unity titles are supported.
How to Update R2ModMan Mods?
Keeping mods current is straightforward. There are two ways to update mods inside the manager:
Method 1: One by One
✓ Open the profile that contains the mods you want to update.
✓ Click the Installed tab in the sidebar.
✓ Select a mod that shows the cloud update icon.
✓ Press Update on the mod card.
✓ Confirm 获取版本 with dependencies when prompted.
You can also click the cloud icon on a mod card directly to update without opening full details — useful when updating one mod at a time after a game patch.
Method 1 · Update one mod
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Method 2: All at Once
✓ Open the profile you want to update.
✓ Go to Settings in the sidebar.
✓ Open the All tab.
✓ Scroll down and click Update all mods.
✓ Confirm Update all to apply every available update.
Updating one by one is recommended when debugging crashes — you can see exactly which mod changed. If updates still fail, check our troubleshooting guide.
Method 2 · Update all mods
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Quick start after install
✓ 启动 R2ModMan 并选择您的游戏 from the grid.
✓ Create or choose a profile for your mod list.
✓ Open the Online tab and install mods with dependencies.
✓ Click Start modded to launch the game with your profile.
For a full walkthrough with more screenshots, visit the 教程 page.