The itch.io app, itch, lets you effortlessly download and run games and software from itch.io. All of your downloads are kept in a single place and are automatically updated. Access your collections and purchases, or browse for new games via the in-app browser.
Publisher’s description
What is itch?
itch by itch corp. is open-source Windows software in the pc games category. It ranks 36th by popularity among pc games in this catalogue. It is written in TypeScript. Besides Windows, it is available for Linux.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE installers for 64-bit Windows. It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 26.22.0, released on October 6, 2026. The version history goes back to June 18, 2024: 3 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 1.3 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 22,000 times. The source code on GitHub (itchio/itch) has 2,873 stars. Similar programs include OpenTTD, Steam and RetroArch.
Project description on GitHub: “🎮 The best way to play your itch.io games”
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: itch is an open-source pc game tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Key features
- On itch.io creators control how their project pages look. The built in browser lets you download and install games while exploring the unique page designs of our creators.
- Not only will the games you've installed automatically update, the app itself will automatically transform as we launch new functionality and features. Games using our new command line tools will generate delta patches, ensuring that you only download what's changed when new games come out.
- You can sync any browser based games right into the app, letting you play them offline whenever you want. Once you're back online you'll be able to grab any updates if necessary.
- Learn more about the development of the app in our community. Share feature requests and general feedback with other members of itch.io. If you're a programmer then you'll be glad to hear that the entire project is open source on GitHub, we look forward to your pull requests.
- The itch app is available in over 20 languages, thanks to the itch.io community!
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Is itch safe to download?
- The file is served by broth.itch.zone; 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:
4D0E2F46EFEFEBE90A5CF4920C5B88BA93623DC2400C7733FA50D5C89DC698D5· 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
Security practices (OpenSSF Scorecard)
Automated checks of the itchio/itch repository on GitHub by the Open Source Security Foundation, last run on October 19, 2026.
- Actively maintained10
- No dangerous workflows10
- No binaries in the repository10
- Static code analysis10
- Licence declared10
- Pinned dependencies4
- Code review0
- Restricted token permissions0
- OpenSSF Best Practices badge0
- Security policy0
- Fuzzing0
- Signed releases0
The score rates how the project is developed and released, not whether the program is safe to install. scorecard.dev
Recent versions
All 3 versions ›3 versions over 2 years · about 1.3 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26.22.0Latest | October 6, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 26.18.0 | August 3, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 26.1.9 | June 18, 2024 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id ItchIo.Itch -echoco install itch -ydefault --silentRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install --cask itchflatpak install flathub io.itch.itchInformation
- Publisher
- itch corp.
- Category
- PC games
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/itchio/itch
- Written in
- TypeScript
- Content rating
- 15+
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE
- Other platforms
- Linux
- Version
- 26.22.0
- Released
- October 6, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- February 17, 2025
- Versions listed
- 3
- Updates / year
- 1.3
- Chocolatey downloads
- 22,000
- GitHub stars
- 2,873
- GitHub forks
- 269
- Website
- itch.io
- winget ID
- ItchIo.Itch
- Chocolatey package
- itch
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is itch free?
Yes. itch is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is itch safe to download?
The download comes from broth.itch.zone; 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 itch 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 itch be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does itch run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of itch?
The versions page lists all 3 versions with links to their official installer files, back to June 18, 2024.
Can I use itch without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to itch?
OpenTTD, Steam, RetroArch, PPSSPP and Celestia. The alternatives page compares them.
