Hedge Mod Manager
Hedge Mod Manager: A free desktop manager for installing, organizing and updating compatible game mods. Ranked #57 of 79 in Game Mod Managers by our editors (3.0/10); pricing: Free plan; best for players managing GameBanana-compatible game mods.
At a glance
- Editor score3.0 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forPlayers managing GameBanana-compatible game mods
- Free planYes
- Paid fromFree
- Mod profilesYes
- Facts checked22 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Install mods by drag-and-drop or GameBanana 1-Click
- Keep separate profiles and control mod order
- Check compatible mod updates and declared dependencies
Where it doesn't
- Focused on supported Sonic and Hedgehog Engine games
- Stable releases target Windows; Linux is on a beta branch
- Community support may not suit players seeking direct support
Our verdict on Hedge Mod Manager
Hedge Mod Manager is a free, open-source desktop application for installing, organizing, configuring, updating and launching mods for supported Sonic and other Hedgehog Engine games. It is aimed at players who want a dedicated workflow for compatible mods, including GameBanana users, rather than a general-purpose manager for any game. Available for Windows and Linux, it is published under the MIT license and has no subscription.
For installation and organization, mods can be added by dragging ZIP, 7Z or RAR archives, or mod folders into the application; GameBanana also supports 1-Click installation. Players can enable, disable and reorder mods, and save separate profiles and loadouts. Supported schemas allow configuration of mod options, while HMMCodes provide gameplay tweaks and patches. These tools make the manager most relevant to players who value control over a specific game setup and want to switch between configurations.
The update and dependency features are useful within that focused scope: HMM can check for and update compatible mods, and it supports dependency declarations and checking. Platform availability has an important distinction: the vendor describes stable releases for Windows and a separate beta branch for Linux and Steam Deck. Support is community-based. Choose HMM if its supported games and GameBanana workflow match your collection; consider another manager if you need broad coverage beyond supported Sonic and Hedgehog Engine games or prefer a stable Linux release.
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Hedge Mod Manager fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Free |
| Mod profiles | Yes |
| Conflict detection | Not verified |
| Automatic updates | Yes |
| Mod source access | Not verified |
| Supported platforms | Multi-platform |
| Deployment method | Not verified |
| Deployment | Desktop |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux |
| Support | Community |
| Built for | Solo, Small business (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 1 integrations: GameBanana |
| Pricing | Free plan (source) |
| Website | hedgemodmanager.app |
| Facts checked | 22 Sep 2026 |
Hedge Mod Manager integrations
Hedge Mod Manager lists 1 integrations on its own site.
- GameBanana
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