To uninstall Ren’Py, you generally do not use a traditional "Add/Remove Programs" tool because Ren’Py is a portable application that runs from a self-contained folder. Whether you are a developer looking to remove the SDK or a player wanting to delete a specific game, the process involves manually deleting folders and clearing persistent data. 1. Uninstalling the Ren’Py SDK (For Developers)
| Feature | Ren'Py (Standalone) | Traditional App (e.g., Adobe Reader) | |---------|---------------------|----------------------------------------| | Installer presence | None | Yes (MSI/EXE) | | System registry entries | No | Yes | | Control Panel entry | No | Yes | | Dedicated uninstaller | No | Yes (often uninstall.exe ) | | Leaves user data | Yes (config + projects) | Sometimes (e.g., Acrobat leaves preferences) | | OS package manager integration | No (except Steam) | Yes (Windows Installer, apt, etc.) | uninstall renpy
Understanding installation is key to uninstallation. To uninstall Ren’Py, you generally do not use
For a deep clean of a specific project, you may also want to remove compiled .rpyc files, though the engine can recreate these if the source code remains. Additional Resources Uninstalling the Ren’Py SDK (For Developers) | Feature
Locate the folder where you originally extracted the engine (e.g., C:\renpy-8.x.x-sdk or your Downloads folder). Right-click the folder and select Delete , then empty your Recycle Bin .