Nexus Mods Alternatives for Windows

There are many alternatives to Nexus Mods for Windows if you are looking for a replacement. The best Windows alternative is r2modman, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 10 alternatives to Nexus Mods and 14 are available for Windows so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Windows alternatives to Nexus Mods are Steam Workshop, CurseForge, mod.io and Everest API.

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  1. r2modman icon
     14 likes

    A simple and easy to use mod manager for several games using Thunderstore.

    19 r2modman alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
     
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  2. Steam Workshop icon
     11 likes

    The Steam Workshop is a central hub of player-created content and tools to publish, organize, and download that content into your games.

    17 Steam Workshop alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
     
  3. CurseForge icon
     8 likes

    Manage and install your add-ons all in one place with our desktop app. Download CurseForge App. Featured Projects.

    17 CurseForge alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
     
  4. mod.io icon
     2 likes

    mod.io is an open platform for hosting mods created by the team behind ModDB.com and IndieDB.com. It can be integrated in-game using the REST API, C/C++ SDK or engine plugins for Unity, Unreal Engine and GameMaker.

    11 mod.io alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Playstation
    • Xbox
     
  5. Everest API icon
     1 like

    Everest is an open-source mod loader and modding API for Celeste, allowing you to create custom map packs, texture replacements and code mods to your heart's content.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Flathub
     
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  6. OpenIV icon
     2 likes

    OpenIV is a popular modding tool for Rockstar games biggest hits like Grand Theft Auto V, Grand Theft Auto IV and Max Payne 3. Originally created for GTA IV, the developing of the tool began back in 2008 and actively continues ever since.

    18 OpenIV alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  7. Moxi icon
     1 like

    A lightweight mod manager for PC games. No accounts, no ads, no bloat. Just install mods and play.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  8. Stardrop icon
     1 like

    Stardrop is an open-source, cross-platform mod manager for the game Stardew Valley. It is built using the Avalonia UI framework.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  9. Free open source tool that can extract difference between two folders contents into another folder. example: 'moded game files' with 'original game files' to extract 'mod files' and 'deleted.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  10. Mod Organizer icon
     7 likes

    Mod Organizer (MO) is a tool for managing mod collections of arbitrary size. It is specifically designed for people who like to experiment with mods and thus need an easy and reliable way to install and uninstall them.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  11. Tool that can help you to install many mod instantly for any games without make copy of game files (magic is real here)

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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