Where to find Brotato mods
The Steam Workshop is the main source of Brotato mods on PC. Workshop support arrived in patch 0.8.0.3. Before that, mods were installed manually, and the Brotato Wiki keeps an archive of those older mods.
The Wiki's Modding page lists Workshop mods with details. Many popular older mods were ported to the Workshop, but not all. Some mods are also shared on sites like itch.io.
How to install mods
Open the Brotato Workshop page in Steam and subscribe to the mods you want. Steam downloads them automatically. Launch Brotato and the subscribed mods load.
Back up your save folder before installing mods. A guide from Common Sense Gamer also warns against installing every mod at once, since many conflict. Add a few at a time and test.
- Back up your save folder.
- Subscribe on the Brotato Workshop page.
- Install any required helper mods.
- Launch Brotato and test a run.
Helper mods and dependencies
Some mods depend on helper mods. Brotils is a modding toolkit that other mods use, and it does nothing on its own. Mod Options is a configuration framework that adds a Mods tab in settings.
Check each mod's Workshop page for required items. Steam usually prompts you to subscribe to dependencies. Missing one is a common cause of errors.
How to disable or remove mods
To turn off a mod, right-click Brotato in your Steam library, open Properties, select the Workshop tab, and uncheck the mod. Community comments prefer this to older mod-manager mods. It keeps your subscription so you can re-enable it later.
To remove a mod completely, unsubscribe on its Workshop page. If you are not sure which mod is causing problems, unsubscribe from all of them in Subscribed Items. Then restart Brotato and add mods back one by one.
Why mods break after updates
Big updates often change the game's code, which breaks mods that are not updated. A Steam forum post notes that mods last updated before the 1.1 update may no longer work. The Paws & Claws update added a warning pop-up when you launch with outdated mods.
Paws & Claws also upgraded the game engine to Godot 3.7, which can affect older mods. Check a mod's last update date before subscribing. Mod authors usually post compatibility notes on the Workshop page.
Popular kinds of mods
Mods range from new characters and weapons to complete overhauls. Some of the most-watched Brotato videos ever feature mods, such as a Lucky Blocks mod video with over five million views. Fan mods based on other franchises also exist.
Multiplayer mods are another popular category. Brotatogether adds networked lobbies, since the official co-op is local only. See Brotato online for its risks.
Mods and achievements
Mods are unofficial and can change how the game behaves. If you care about a clean save, use a separate save slot when testing mods. New Dawn added three save slots, which makes this easy.
Keep a backup of your main save at all times. If a mod corrupts progress, you can restore it. This simple habit avoids most modding headaches.
Mods versus official updates
Official updates now add many features players once relied on mods for. New Dawn added item bans, an in-game Codex and save slots. Paws & Claws added highlight options for Pets and Turrets.
Mods are still the only way to add online multiplayer or brand-new content outside the DLCs. Weigh the fun of a mod against the chance it breaks after the next patch. Keep your mod list small and up to date.
Backing up your save
Before installing any mod, copy your Brotato save folder somewhere safe. If a mod causes problems, you can restore the backup. This is the most common advice in modding guides.
New Dawn's extra save slots also help. You can copy progress into a separate profile for modded play. Your main profile then stays clean for achievements.
Mods on Steam Deck and Linux
Brotato is Steam Deck Verified and gained native Linux support in late 2025, according to GamingOnLinux. Workshop mods download through Steam on these systems too. Test them in a short run before a long session.
Large overhaul mods can affect performance on handheld devices. Keep your mod list small on Steam Deck. Disable mods through the Workshop tab if anything misbehaves.
Making your own mods
Brotato is built in the Godot engine, and Paws & Claws upgraded it to Godot 3.7. Mod authors use community tools such as Brotils to share common code. Mod Options gives players an in-game settings tab for mods.
The Brotato Wiki's Modding page is the best place to start learning. Study popular Workshop mods to see how they are structured. Publish through the Steam Workshop so players can subscribe easily.
Modding safely
Install mods only from trusted sources such as the Steam Workshop. Read comments for crash reports before subscribing. Avoid running mods that their authors list as incompatible with each other.
If you want to try making your own mods, the Brotato Wiki's Modding page is the best starting point. Many authors build on Brotils. For other topics, see the Brotato wiki overview.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I install Brotato mods?
Subscribe to mods on the Brotato Steam Workshop page, then launch the game.
What is Brotils?
A modding toolkit that other Brotato mods depend on. It does nothing by itself.
How do I disable a Brotato mod?
Right-click Brotato in Steam, open Properties, choose Workshop, and uncheck the mod.
Why did my mods stop working?
Game updates often break mods. Check whether each mod has been updated, and unsubscribe from all to troubleshoot.
Do Brotato mods work on consoles?
No. Mods are a PC option through the Steam Workshop.