Install and manage mods for the game Outer Wilds
Publisher’s description
What is Outer Wilds Mod Manager?
Outer Wilds Mod Manager by Outer Wilds Mods is open-source Windows software in the launchers & mods category. It is written in Rust. Besides Windows, it is available for Linux.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides MSI installers for 64-bit Windows. Installation asks for administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Updates and version history
The current version is 0.16.0, released on October 20, 2026. The version history goes back to January 7, 2026: 3 releases, all linked to the official files. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (ow-mods/ow-mod-man) has 160 stars. On Windows it registers 1 file type, including .zip. Similar programs include Vortex, LOOT and Mod Organizer.
Project description on GitHub: “The mod manager for the Outer Wilds Mod Loader”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
- Updated in the last two months
- Also runs on Linux
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: Outer Wilds Mod Manager is an open-source launchers & mod tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Key features
- Downloading mods
- Updating mods
- Enabling / disabling mods
- Looking at all the great mods you have in several different themes
- Installing mods straight from the website
- Installing mods from URLs and ZIP files
- Running the game with mods enabled
- Patching the game to run modded on Linux with Mono
AppStream · Flathub
Is Outer Wilds Mod Manager safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
E6299000FB7A7ADFE07205E5A7FF92FB4DC916EF1908154AC698E5FD8F376CEB· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 3 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.16.0Latest | October 20, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 0.15.7 | July 13, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 0.15.4 | January 7, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id OuterWildsMods.OuterWildsModManager -emsiexec /i Outer.Wilds.Mod.Manager_0.16.0_x64_en-US.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {8378D407-D1A1-4FCD-A7B7-FD5FBD93D62B} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
flatpak install flathub com.outerwildsmods.owmods_guiInformation
- Publisher
- Outer Wilds Mods
- Category
- Launchers & mods
- Licence
- GPL-3.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/ow-mods/ow-mod-man
- Written in
- Rust
- Content rating
- All ages
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Other platforms
- Linux
- Version
- 0.16.0
- Released
- October 20, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- January 12, 2026
- Versions listed
- 3
- GitHub stars
- 160
- GitHub forks
- 8
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- OuterWildsMods.OuterWildsModManager
- MSI product code
- {8378D407-D1A1-4FCD-A7B7-FD5FBD93D62B}
File types it opens (1)
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Outer Wilds Mod Manager free?
Yes. Outer Wilds Mod Manager is open-source software under the GPL-3.0 licence.
Is Outer Wilds Mod Manager safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install Outer Wilds Mod Manager with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can Outer Wilds Mod Manager be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does Outer Wilds Mod Manager run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of Outer Wilds Mod Manager?
The versions page lists all 3 versions with links to their official installer files, back to January 7, 2026.
What are alternatives to Outer Wilds Mod Manager?
Vortex, LOOT, Mod Organizer, SteamCleaner and Achievement Watcher. The alternatives page compares them.
