Blinken is based on an electronic game released in 1978, which challenges players to remember sequences of increasing length. On the face of the device, there are 4 different color buttons, each one with their own distinctive sound. These buttons light up randomly, creating the sequence that the player must then recall. If the player is successful in remembering the sequence of lights in the correct order, they advance to the next stage, where an identical sequence with one extra step is presented. If they are incorrect, the game is lost, and the player must start again from the beginning. The goal is to get a high score - each step in the sequence is worth one point, so correct entry of a sequence of 8 lights is worth 8 points on the high score table.
Publisher’s description
What is Blinken?
Blinken is an open-source pc game program for Windows from KDE e.V.. Besides Windows, it is available for Linux.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as EXE (NSIS). The main installer is 87.2 MB. It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Updated in the last two months
- Also runs on Linux
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: Blinken is an open-source pc game tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Blinken safe to download?
- The file is served by cdn.kde.org, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
BE3100897ED7B735984262032E8B26D877D7992018CD9FB4C45257E330896BF7· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26.11.70Latest | October 19, 2026 | 87.2 MB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id KDE.Blinken -eblinken-master-870-windows-cl-msvc2022-x86_64.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
flatpak install flathub org.kde.blinkenInformation
- Publisher
- KDE e.V.
- Category
- PC games
- Licence
- GPL-2.0-or-later
- Price
- Free
- Content rating
- All ages
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Other platforms
- Linux
- Version
- 26.11.70
- Released
- October 19, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- July 6, 2026
- Versions listed
- 1
- Website
- apps.kde.org
- winget ID
- KDE.Blinken
Ratings and reviews
No reviews yet. Be the first to rate it.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Blinken free?
Yes. Blinken is open-source software under the GPL-2.0-or-later licence.
Is Blinken safe to download?
The download comes from cdn.kde.org, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install Blinken with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can Blinken be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Blinken run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Can I use Blinken without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to Blinken?
OpenTTD, RetroArch, Steam, Celestia and PPSSPP. The alternatives page compares them.
