RimSort review
A focused, multi-platform choice for managing complex Steam Workshop mod lists.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
RimSort is a free, open-source desktop mod manager and load-order sorter for RimWorld. It is designed for players managing sizable or frequently changing mod lists, particularly those built around Steam Workshop content. Windows, macOS, and Linux support gives it a broader platform footprint than a single-operating-system utility. Core list management includes importing, exporting, saving, appending, and searching mod lists, with a built-in information panel for reviewing individual mods.
Its strongest area is load-order and dependency management. RimSort automatically sorts mods using mod metadata, community rules, and Steam data, then highlights missing dependencies, incompatibilities, and load-order violations. Users can edit community and personal rules, while the Steam Workshop Browser supports downloads through SteamCMD or the Steam client. SteamCMD update detection and updating add a maintenance workflow for lists that change over time. A Steam Workshop database builder and external database integration further support metadata-driven organization.
RimSort also connects with SteamCMD, the Steam client, SteamworksPy, Git, the Steam Web API, 0x0.st, and Rentry.co. Git, texture optimization, log sharing, and mod-list sharing are optional integrations, so the product can remain focused on sorting while offering additional tools around the broader mod-management process. Choose RimSort if your priority is structured RimWorld mod-list maintenance with Steam Workshop access and conflict warnings. Look elsewhere if you need a general-purpose manager for multiple games or a product with built-in AI features.
RimSort pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Automatic sorting uses mod, community-rule, and Steam metadata
- Flags missing dependencies, incompatibilities, and load-order violations
- Built-in Workshop browsing, downloads, updates, and rule editing
- Where it doesn't
- Focused on RimWorld rather than general-purpose mod management
- Some integrations are optional rather than part of the core workflow
- Community and user rules require ongoing maintenance
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