Uninstall Renpy !exclusive! (2025)

Find the folder where you installed or extracted the game. Delete the Folder: Delete the entire game folder.

Windows users typically download Ren'Py as a portable ZIP file or install it via a package manager. Because it doesn't usually use a traditional Windows installer, you won't find it in the "Add or Remove Programs" menu. Step 1: Delete the Main Directory

If you installed via a package manager, use the terminal: uninstall renpy

If you downloaded Ren’Py directly from the official website: Open your terminal. Remove the directory where you extracted the SDK: rm -rf ~/path/to/renpy-version-sdk Use code with caution.

: If you are a developer looking to reset a game for testing without uninstalling the whole engine, use the "Delete Persistent" button in the Ren'Py Launcher. Find the folder where you installed or extracted the game

: Ren'Py often saves "persistent" data (like unlocked gallery items or seen dialogue) in a separate location. To clear this for a specific project: Ren'Py Launcher Select your project on the left. Delete Persistent on the right side of the screen. Manual Save Deletion

Locate your custom projects folder (often named projects inside the old Ren'Py directory or saved separately in your Documents) and delete it. Because it doesn't usually use a traditional Windows

Note: The ~/Library folder is hidden by default on newer macOS versions. Use Go to Folder (Shift+Cmd+G) to access it.

Open , go to the location where you saved Ren’Py (e.g., Downloads or Applications). Drag the renpy-[version]-sdk folder to the Trash .

Select (or press Shift + Delete to bypass the Recycle Bin). Step 2: Remove Hidden Configuration and AppData