Uninstall Renpy 〈2K〉

rm -rf ~/.local/share/renpy If you installed Ren’Py via apt , dnf , or pacman (rare), use:

rm -rf ~/.renpy/persistent And for individual projects: uninstall renpy

If you used the Ren’Py launcher’s “Install” button (a feature that creates shortcuts and registry entries), then you do have an installed version that requires a proper uninstall. rm -rf ~/

rm -rf ~/.renpy This removes the launcher’s GUI preferences. If you have saved game data or persistent data: Do you have a question about a specific error

Have you successfully uninstalled Ren’Py? Do you have a question about a specific error? Leave a comment below – we are happy to help! Last updated: October 2025. This guide applies to Ren’Py versions 7.x, 8.x, and the Ren’Py Launcher.

Ren’Py is a powerful and popular visual novel engine used by thousands of developers and hobbyists worldwide. Whether you are cleaning up your hard drive, troubleshooting a corrupted installation, or moving to a newer version, knowing how to uninstall RenPy properly is crucial.

However, Ren’Py is unique. Unlike traditional software, it does not always install itself into the Windows Registry (unless you use the launcher’s "Install" mode). Consequently, many users struggle to remove it completely. Simply dragging the folder to the Trash often leaves behind project files, preferences, and SDK caches.