Ostranauts mods
BepInEx setup, community favourites, and back up your saves.
BepInEx is the base.
Most Ostranauts mods hook into BepInEx.
The wiki's modding guide covers BepInEx setup, data modding, condition rules, sprites and assets. The general install flow:
- Download BepInEx and extract it into the game folder.
- Launch the game once so BepInEx creates its folder structure.
- Drop each mod into
BepInEx/plugins. - Launch again and check the mod's page for config or log locations.
Start with quality of life.
Mods that change the feel without rewriting the sim.
Smart Orders
Hauling, installing, and repairing get smarter: real walking-distance ordering and multi-item hauling.
Babelith
Live translation for 208 languages: the foundation for playing in Russian, Spanish, Korean, Chinese, and more.
Data mods
The wiki documents data modding for items, loot, conditions, and sprites: for building your own tweaks.
Backups beat trust.
Three rules before any mod.
- Back up your save folder before installing anything.
- Test one mod at a time so you know which one caused a change.
- After a game update, disable mods until their pages confirm compatibility.
Common questions
How do I install Ostranauts mods?
Most mods use BepInEx. Download BepInEx for the game, extract it into the game folder, run the game once, then drop mods into the BepInEx plugins folder. Always check each mod page for specific requirements.
Are mods safe?
Community mods are usually safe, but they can break after game updates and some touch save data. Back up saves and remove mods before reporting bugs to the developers.
Which mods do players recommend?
Popular quality-of-life picks include Smart Orders (smarter hauling/install/repair ordering) and Babelith (live translation). New mods appear on Nexus; check update dates before installing.
Do mods work with the console or cheat engine?
They coexist, but debug console commands and trainers are more likely to conflict with save-affecting mods. Test one change at a time.
Where do I get mods?
The main hub is Nexus Mods for Ostranauts. The wiki also documents data modding, condition rules, and BepInEx setup for making your own.