Gloss Mod Manager is a lightweight, open-source universal mod manager for PC games that simplifies installing, organizing, and toggling mods across a wide range of Unreal Engine and custom-engine titles. Built for the modding community, Gloss handles .pak, .zip, .7z, and .rar archives, manages mod load order, and lets you enable or disable mods with a single click without touching game files directly.
Gloss Mod Manager is a popular alternative to Fluffy Quack's mod manager, REEngine mod loader, and Vortex for games that lack a dedicated modding tool. It supports Nier Automata, Nier Replicant, Final Fantasy XVI, Resident Evil 4, Monster Hunter Rise, Dragon's Dogma 2, Hogwarts Legacy, Devil May Cry 5, Sekiro, and Elden Ring modding workflows. Compare Gloss with Fluffy Quack, REEngine, and Nexus Mods tooling to find the best mod manager for your library.
- Universal game support — works with Nier Automata, Nier Replicant, Final Fantasy XVI, Resident Evil 4, Monster Hunter Rise, Dragon's Dogma 2, Hogwarts Legacy, Devil May Cry 5, Sekiro, Elden Ring, and more
- Multi-format archives — install mods from
.pak,.zip,.7z, and.rarpackages without manual extraction - Mod load order — drag-and-drop reordering with conflict detection for overlapping
.pakfiles - One-click enable/disable — toggle mods instantly without removing files from your game folder
- Unreal Engine pak support — native
~modsandLogicModsfolder detection for Unreal Engine titles - Profiles — create and switch between multiple mod configurations per game
- Auto-detect game path — scans Steam, Epic, and standalone installs automatically
- Portable — no installation required, run from any folder or USB drive
- Fluffy Quack alternative — cleaner UI and broader game coverage than Fluffy's manager
- Steam Workshop friendly — imports Workshop subscriptions and local archives alike
- Download the latest version using the button above.
- Extract the archive to a folder on your computer.
- Run
GlossModManager.exe. - Select your game — Gloss auto-detects installed games or lets you browse to the executable.
- Add mods — drag
.pak,.zip,.7z, or.rarfiles into the manager, or use the Add Mod button. - Enable mods — toggle the switch next to each mod and click Deploy.
- Launch your game from Gloss or your platform of choice and enjoy your modded experience.
Pro Tip: Create a profile called "Visual only" with texture and UI mods as your stable baseline, then experiment with gameplay mods in a separate profile to keep your load order clean.
- Nier Automata + Nier Replicant
- Final Fantasy XVI
- Resident Evil 4 (Remake) + Resident Evil Village
- Monster Hunter Rise + Monster Hunter World
- Dragon's Dogma 2 + Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen
- Hogwarts Legacy
- Devil May Cry 5
- Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice
- Elden Ring (modded)
- And many more Unreal Engine and custom-engine titles
- Windows 10 / 11 (64-bit)
- .NET Framework 4.7.2 or later
- 50 MB free disk space for Gloss + space for your mods
- A supported game installed on the same machine
Compare Gloss Mod Manager with alternatives before choosing your mod manager:
- Gloss Mod Manager — best portable universal manager for Unreal Engine and REEngine games
- Fluffy Quack Mod Manager — popular for Resident Evil and Capcom titles, narrower game coverage
- REEngine Mod Loader — REEngine-specific native mod loader
- Vortex Mod Manager — best for Bethesda games (Skyrim, Fallout) and Nexus Mods integration
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Important Notice: Gloss Mod Manager is an open-source modding tool. Always download from the official GitHub repository. Third-party reuploads may contain malware. Modding online games may violate terms of service — disable mods before online play.
Recommendations:
- Download only from this official GitHub repository.
- Scan downloaded archives on VirusTotal before installing.
- Back up your save files before installing mods.
- Disable mods before playing online or using anti-cheat protected modes.
Contributions are welcome! Help add game support, improve the installer, fix bugs, or enhance the UI. Fork the repository, create a branch, and submit a pull request.
Gloss Mod Manager is shared under the MIT License. See LICENSE for details.
- Thanks to the Gloss Mod Manager team and the PC game modding community.
- Inspired by Fluffy Quack, REEngine mod loader, and the broader Unreal Engine modding scene.
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