Uninstall Renpy Info

Even after deleting the app, Ren'Py often leaves behind "persistent data" (save files and configuration settings) in a separate system folder. If you want a completely clean slate, delete these folders: , and hit Enter. Look for a folder named

: Find the directory where you extracted the Ren'Py files (e.g., C:\renpy-8.x.x-sdk or your Downloads folder). : Right-click the folder and select . Empty your Recycle Bin to complete the process. Programs and Features : If you used an executable installer (less common), go to Control Panel > Programs and Features , find "Ren'Py" in the list, and select 2. Delete Persistent Data & Global Saves

If you simply downloaded and extracted a .tar.bz2 archive, uninstalling is just a matter of deleting the extracted folder. For package manager installations, running sudo apt-get purge python-renpy also removes the configuration files, achieving a more thorough uninstall. uninstall renpy

Ren'Py stores save files separately so that if you re-install the game later, your saves remain. To completely remove them, navigate to: Windows: %APPDATA%\RenPy\ macOS: ~/Library/RenPy/ Linux: ~/.renpy/

Ren’Py complies with XDG base directory specifications on Linux. It stores configuration data in your home directory: rm -rf ~/.renpy Use code with caution. Even after deleting the app, Ren'Py often leaves

If you installed Ren'Py via a package manager on a Debian-based distribution like Ubuntu, you can uninstall it using the command line.

Navigate back to the hidden data folder specified in Step 2 ( %appdata%/RenPy on Windows or ~/.renpy on Linux). : Right-click the folder and select

: Navigate to the directory where you extracted the Ren'Py SDK (e.g., Downloads , Desktop , Documents ). Right-click the folder and select Delete . This removes the engine itself. You may also need to delete any saved games associated with specific projects. For example, you might find a game's save data folder within the main Ren'Py directory or elsewhere.

If you want to completely wipe all traces, including save files from games you were developing or playing, you must manually delete them from your system's AppData or equivalent local storage folder. Windows: %APPDATA%/RenPy/ macOS: ~/Library/RenPy/ Linux: ~/.renpy/ Developer vs. Player Removal