Tools & Mods
Enhance your RimWorld experience with these carefully selected mods, tools, and utilities. From quality-of-life improvements to game-changing additions, find everything you need to customize your colony management experience.
Essential Mods
Harmony
Essential framework mod required by many other mods. Provides the foundation for mod compatibility and functionality.
HugsLib
Lightweight library mod that provides shared functionality for many popular mods. Essential for mod stability.
RimHUD
Completely redesigned user interface that provides better information display and improved usability.
Work Tab
Advanced work priority management with detailed scheduling and priority controls for better colonist management.
Map Reroll
Allows you to regenerate maps without changing the world seed, perfect for finding the ideal starting location.
Allow Tool
Adds useful tools for area management, including "Allow All" and "Forbid All" commands for better resource control.
Featured Guides & Tools
Metabolism Calculator
Interactive calculator for RimWorld Biotech hunger mechanics. Calculate metabolic efficiency, food consumption, and optimize your colony's nutrition.
Room Impressiveness Calculator
Calculate room impressiveness and beauty values to keep your colonists happy. Interactive tool with real-time calculations.
Tech Tier Guide
Interactive guide to understanding faction tech levels, weapons, and combat strategies across different technological eras.
Temperature Management
Complete guide to managing temperature, hypothermia, and heat stroke. Includes clothing recommendations and base design tips.
Biosculpter Pod Optimizer
Speed up biosculpter pod cycles and optimize your colony's enhancement schedule. Includes cycle time calculations and tips.
Solar Flare Survival Kit
Interactive survival guide for solar flares. Includes preparation checklists, emergency protocols, and recovery strategies.
Mod Installation Guide
Steam Workshop (Recommended)
- Subscribe to mods on Steam Workshop
- Launch RimWorld
- Go to Mods menu
- Activate desired mods
- Arrange load order (important!)
- Restart the game
Manual Installation
- Download mod files
- Extract to RimWorld/Mods folder
- Launch RimWorld
- Activate in Mods menu
- Set proper load order
- Restart the game
Important Notes
- Always check mod compatibility before installation
- Load order matters - framework mods should load first
- Backup your saves before adding new mods
- Some mods require a new game to work properly