Importing Mods
Many Ren’Py games have community-created mods that add or modify content. Here’s how to install them in Spark.
What Are Ren’Py Mods?
Section titled “What Are Ren’Py Mods?”Mods typically consist of .rpy and .rpyc script files (and sometimes images, audio, or other assets) that are placed into the game’s game/ folder. They override or extend the base game’s content.
Installing a Mod
Section titled “Installing a Mod”Step 1: Get the Mod Files
Section titled “Step 1: Get the Mod Files”Download the mod and extract it on your device. The mod usually contains a game/ folder with the modified files.
Step 2: Access the Game Folder
Section titled “Step 2: Access the Game Folder”- Open the Files app
- Navigate to On My iPhone/iPad > Spark > games > [Your Game]
Step 3: Merge the Files
Section titled “Step 3: Merge the Files”Copy the mod’s files into the game’s game/ folder. If prompted to replace existing files, confirm the replacement.
Important: Some mods require you to merge folders rather than replace them. iOS Files app will ask whether to replace — choose Merge if available, or manually copy individual files.
Step 4: Clear Compiled Files (If Needed)
Section titled “Step 4: Clear Compiled Files (If Needed)”If the mod includes .rpy files without corresponding .rpyc files, delete any existing .rpyc files with the same name. Ren’Py will recompile them on next launch.
Mod Compatibility
Section titled “Mod Compatibility”- Mods designed for a specific Ren’Py version may not work with a different engine version
- If a mod causes crashes, try matching the engine version the mod was designed for
- Some mods require specific game versions — check the mod’s documentation
- Some mod makers use encryption or custom compilation on their mod files (
.rpyc), which can prevent them from loading properly on Spark
Removing a Mod
Section titled “Removing a Mod”To remove a mod, delete the mod’s files from the game/ folder. If you’re unsure which files belong to the mod, reinstall the game from the original archive.
Troubleshooting
Section titled “Troubleshooting”See Mod Issues for common mod-related problems.