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Publisher’s description
What is Core?
Core by Manticore Games is proprietary Windows software in the pc games category.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (WiX Burn) installers for 64-bit Windows. The main installer is 41.4 MB. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Documented silent install
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
- No update for more than a year
In short: Core is a pc game tool for 64-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Core safe to download?
- The file is served by manticoreprod.azureedge.net; check that it is the publisher’s official mirror
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
69CBC014B759A1DA9694E6CA31BE802EB50B3EF75FBCD08EA7241415B6B54A7D· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.3.1.0Latest | July 19, 2022 | 41.4 MB | 64-bit EXE (WiX Burn) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id ManticoreGames.Core -eCoreLauncherInstall.exe /quiet /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Manticore Games
- Category
- PC games
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (WiX Burn)
- Version
- 1.3.1.0
- Released
- July 19, 2022
- Added to the catalogue
- July 19, 2022
- Versions listed
- 1
- Website
- coregames.com
- winget ID
- ManticoreGames.Core
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Core free?
Core is proprietary (closed-source) software (licence: Proprietary). Whether it costs money depends on the edition: check the publisher’s site for prices and free tiers.
Is Core safe to download?
The download comes from manticoreprod.azureedge.net; 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 Core 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 Core be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Core run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
What are alternatives to Core?
OpenTTD, RetroArch, Steam, PPSSPP and Celestia. The alternatives page compares them.
