: The official launcher and many Ren'Py games store persistent data, configurations, and save files in your user profile's AppData folder. Deleting this is key to a full cleanup.
Before deleting anything, it helps to know where Ren'Py stores its data. Ren'Py splits its files into three main categories:
Before we dive into the “how,” let’s look at the “why.” You might need to uninstall RenPy if: uninstall renpy
How to Completely Uninstall Ren'Py from Windows, macOS, and Linux
Navigate to the folder where you extracted Ren’Py (e.g., C:\Downloads or C:\Renpy ). Right-click the Ren’Py root folder and select . Empty your Recycle Bin . Open Finder and navigate to your Applications folder. Locate the Renpy application icon. : The official launcher and many Ren'Py games
Right-click the folder and select , or press Shift + Delete to bypass the Recycle Bin. Step 2: Clear Hidden Persistent Data
Delete the subfolder named launcher-4 . This contains the engine's internal configuration settings. Ren'Py splits its files into three main categories:
To completely , delete its unzipped Software Development Kit (SDK) folder directly, as it does not use a traditional system installer. To purge all residual settings, developer caches, and persistent game data, you must also manually remove the hidden data directories.
To completely uninstall Ren'Py, you must delete the system-generated folders that house launcher settings, project preferences, and persistent game data. Windows Leftovers Press Windows Key + R to open the Run dialogue box.
Simply find the folder where you extracted Ren’Py (e.g., your desktop or a dedicated "Dev" folder) and delete the entire directory. For Installed versions (Windows): Control Panel and navigate to Programs > Programs and Features or a specific version (e.g., "Ren'Py 8.x") in the list. Right-click and select For macOS: Drag the Ren’Py application from your Applications folder to the 2. Clear Persistent Data and Save Files
If you used Ren'Py to build Android packages, the engine downloaded heavy Android SDK tools, RAPT (Ren'Py Android Packaging Tool), and Java packages inside your local user profile.