: Always check for a text file. This is the standard place where developers include instructions, requirements, and troubleshooting tips.

: Download the free, open-source tool from the official 7-Zip site. Once installed, right-click Rotten_Balloon.7z and choose 7-Zip > Extract Here or Extract to "Rotten_Balloon/" .

: These indicate an application or installer. Run them only if you trust the source of the file.

: If this is a mod (often the case with .7z files in gaming communities), you will likely see folders like Data , Scripts , or Textures . You would typically move these into the "Mods" folder of the relevant game directory.

: Before running any extracted executables, use a tool like Trend Micro or Windows Defender to scan the files.