Renpy !!top!!: Uninstall

Now you're equipped to handle any Ren'Py uninstall, whether you're a developer doing spring cleaning or a player resetting their progress.

Locate the renpy- folder (often found in your Documents or Downloads) and move it to the Trash/Recycle Bin.

If you installed the Ren'Py SDK or a Ren'Py-based game through Steam Library Right-click the title. You may still need to manually clear the

To make your uninstall process truly flawless:

Uninstalling Ren'Py involves more than just dragging a folder to the Trash. For a complete and clean removal on any operating system, you should first run a standard uninstall through your system's application manager. The most important step is then to delete the associated save and persistent data hidden in your system's AppData/Roaming directory, Library, or home folder, depending on your OS. uninstall renpy

Default locations: C:\renpy-8.0.3-sdk or wherever you extracted it.

Use pkill or close the terminal window running Ren’Py.

If you want to completely erase all traces, navigate to %APPDATA% and look for folders named after your visual novel projects (e.g., MyVisualNovel ). These contain editor settings but not game assets.

The steps can slightly vary depending on the distribution you are using: Now you're equipped to handle any Ren'Py uninstall,

For users who manage multiple Ren'Py installations, a community tool called renutil provides a command-line interface to handle installation, launching, and cleaning. While not officially affiliated with Ren'Py, renutil can be useful.

How to Completely Uninstall Ren'Py from Windows, macOS, and Linux

: If you installed VS Code through the Ren'Py launcher, you may need to uninstall it separately through your system's "Add or Remove Programs" if you no longer need it.

Delete the specific game folder to wipe out all persistent states, unlockable galleries, and save files associated with that title. Summary Checklist for a Clean Wipe Main Action Hidden Directory to Clear Delete SDK Folder %appdata%/RenPy macOS Trash App Icon ~/Library/RenPy Linux Remove SDK Directory ~/.renpy You may still need to manually clear the

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Type %appdata% and press . This opens the Roaming folder. Look for a folder named RenPy . Right-click the RenPy folder and select Delete . Step 3: Remove Persistent Game Saves (Optional)

Before we dive into the uninstallation process, let's explore some reasons why you might want to uninstall Ren'Py: