Satisfactory Mod Loader vs UE4SS
Satisfactory Mod Loader
github.comUE4SS
docs.ue4ss.comSide by side
| Figure | Satisfactory Mod Loader | UE4SS |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | — |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 1 | 0 |
| Spec score · Game Mod Loaders | 8.2 (#4) | 7.0 (#23) |
| Installation | The project’s release instructions say to install SML through Satisfactory Mod Manager rather than manually. | The basic installation uses a non-dev, non-experimental release extracted into the game's Binaries/Win64 directory; mod developers can use the zDEV version. |
| Purpose | Satisfactory Mod Loader is an unofficial tool for loading mods in Satisfactory. | UE4SS is a Lua scripting system, C++ modding API, SDK generator, Blueprint mod loader, live property editor, and set of dumping utilities for UE4/5 games. |
| Windows support | The latest version is listed for both Windows clients and servers. | The documented build platform is 64-bit Windows, and the build requirements call for a Windows computer. |
Plans
In their own words
Satisfactory Mod Loader
Satisfactory Mod Loader is an unofficial tool for loading mods in Satisfactory. It provides a framework to help mods work with game systems and with one another, along with helper features for mod developers. Mods can be written in Unreal Blueprint or C++, and community libraries also support JSON files. The Satisfactory Mod Manager installs the loader, mods, and dependencies, and connects to the Satisfactory Mod Repository; the project recommends using the manager rather than installing SML manually. The repository says uploaded content is checked for malware before approval for download. SML is designed with multiplayer support in mind, and its developer says it makes no connections to external networks. The project also says uninstalling the loader will not cause loss of items or progression. No required dependencies are listed. The project includes source code, an ExampleMod demonstrating utilities, editor utilities, and the Unreal project used for mod development. Windows clients and servers are supported; Linux support is listed for servers, while Linux client support is marked N/A. Controller support is untested. The project displays a GPL-3.0 license and directs users to Discord for discussion.