Etterna is a cross-platform rhythm game similar to Dance Dance Revolution.
It started as a fork of StepMania 5 (v5.0.12), with a focus on keyboard players.
Over time, Etterna evolved into its own game, with in-game multiplayer, the online scoreboard Etterna Online, and a community of over 4,000 players.
Publisher’s description
What is Etterna?
Etterna is an open-source drivers & hardware program for Windows from Etterna Team. It is written in C++.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit and 32-bit as EXE (NSIS). The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 0.74.4, released on April 2, 2025. 6 versions are listed since May 30, 2021, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 1.6 releases a year. The last update is more than a year old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (etternagame/etterna) has 651 stars. Similar programs include Barrier, SharpKeys and Dokan Library.
Project description on GitHub: “Advanced cross-platform rhythm game focused on keyboard play”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- No update for more than a year
In short: Etterna is an open-source drivers & hardware tool for 64-bit and 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Etterna safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
0F9701553BEB6C5C29A54E605D6D6D2C670AEBC26DD18BA7446902D27717A2CC· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- 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 6 versions ›6 versions over 4 years · about 1.6 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.74.4Latest | April 2, 2025 | — | 32-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.72.3 | March 22, 2023 | — | 32-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.72.0 | December 25, 2022 | — | 32-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.71.2 | March 15, 2022 | — | 32-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.71.1 | December 14, 2021 | — | 32-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.70.4 | May 30, 2021 | — | 32-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id EtternaProject.EtternaGame -eEtterna-0.74.4-win64.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Etterna Team
- Category
- Drivers & hardware
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/etternagame/etterna
- Written in
- C++
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 0.74.4
- Released
- April 2, 2025
- Added to the catalogue
- May 30, 2021
- Versions listed
- 6
- Updates / year
- 1.6
- GitHub stars
- 651
- GitHub forks
- 167
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- EtternaProject.EtternaGame
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Etterna free?
Yes. Etterna is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is Etterna safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, 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 Etterna 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 Etterna be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Etterna run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit and 32-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of Etterna?
The versions page lists all 6 versions with links to their official installer files, back to May 30, 2021.
What are alternatives to Etterna?
Barrier, SharpKeys, Dokan Library, NVIDIA Profile Inspector and Deskflow. The alternatives page compares them.
