Deleting an existing game folder will not delete any of your private files and is fully safe to do at any time. Never merge the files into an existing folder, as that can cause conflicts leading to crashes.
They are shortcuts to run older graphics versions, basically.įollow the instructions above again and just place the game in a new separate folder. Step 5) If you are having problems, try out the shortcuts in the AlternateVersions folder next to the exe. Step 4) Open the folder and double-click the. Step 3) The game is now placed in a folder next to the. You may find this under the "7Zip" menu after right-clicking if you installed 7Zip. zip file and choose "Unpack to ManicMinersYYYY-MM-DD-X".
Step 1) Download the game .zip file you've chosen and find it on your hard drive If you can't, or aren't sure how, I recommend downloading the free program "7Zip". Prerequisites:First, make sure your computer can unpack compressed Zip files.
Nevertheless, here are the instructions on how to play the game on a PC:
You don't install this game with an installer - it is "portable", meaning you instead get a folder that you can put anywhere on your computer, move it whenever you want, and the game won't be affected. All custom maps, custom textures, miners, profiles and settings are saved in external folders (maps are saved in the Documents folder). In case the previous experimental build is very broken, this is the experimental build before that! The release day is written into the file name, and there can be multiple releases in a day. This download is the latest compiled build and will knowingly be released with bugs or incomplete features (but the game won't crash or mess up your saves). It is recommended that you join the Discord server to stay up to date with what's going on. Updated less frequently than the regular stable release. Last release: January 2021.Īn alternate of the stable version. The last major update, thoroughly tested and free from the most game-breaking bugs, but not containing the latest development progress. First decide if you want the last stable major update or if you want the latest experimental build: The experimental builds are the most recent, still stable, but are not as tested and have experimental/unfinished features and bugs.