How to Install Mods

The easiest way if you own Paralives on Steam.

1. Open Steam and go to the Paralives store page.
2. Click Workshop in the navigation bar.
3. Find the mod you want and click Subscribe.
4. Steam will download the mod automatically.
5. Launch Paralives — mods are active by default.

For manual installs on Windows (Epic, key sellers, or standalone purchases).

1. Download the mod file from Paralives Vault (it will be a .zip or a mod-specific format).
2. Open File Explorer and navigate to:
   %AppData%\Paralives\Mods
3. If the Mods folder doesn't exist, create it.
4. Extract the downloaded file and copy the mod folder or files into the Mods directory.
5. Launch Paralives — the mod will appear in the in-game mod manager.

For manual installs on macOS.

1. Download the mod file from Paralives Vault.
2. Open Finder, click Go → Go to Folder and paste:
   ~/Library/Application Support/Paralives/Mods
3. Create the Mods folder if it doesn't exist.
4. Extract the mod archive and drag the contents into the Mods folder.
5. Launch Paralives — your mod will be active.

For manual installs on Linux (native or via Proton/Steam).

1. Download the mod file from Paralives Vault.
2. Native: The mods folder is typically at:
   ~/.config/Paralives/Mods
3. Steam/Proton: Navigate to your Steam library path and find the Paralives compatdata folder:
   ~/.steam/steam/steamapps/compatdata/[AppID]/pfx/drive_c/users/steamuser/AppData/Roaming/Paralives/Mods
4. Create the Mods folder if missing, then copy your mod files there.
5. Launch Paralives to confirm the mod loads.