LÖVE is a framework you can use to make 2D games in Lua.
Publisher’s description
What is LOVE?
LOVE by love2d.org is open-source Windows software in the runtimes & libraries category. It ranks 4th by popularity among runtimes & libraries in this catalogue. It is written in C++. Besides Windows, it is available for Linux.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE installers for 64-bit and 32-bit Windows. Installation asks for administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 11.5, released on December 3, 2023. The version history goes back to March 30, 2021: 3 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 1.1 releases a year. The last update is more than a year old.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 5,821 times. The source code on GitHub (love2d/love) has 8,856 stars. Similar programs include Microsoft Visual C++ v14 Redistributable (x64), Taiga and Steam-Library-Manager.
Project description on GitHub: “LÖVE is an awesome 2D game framework for Lua.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Also runs on Linux
- Large user base
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
- No update for more than a year
In short: LOVE is an open-source runtimes & librarie tool for 64-bit and 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is LOVE 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:
A91EC9BEB1EA9FA74ADA64C2DD9F052CE142077E718920EB91B059FCFB950FAA· 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 love2d/love repository on GitHub by the Open Source Security Foundation, last run on October 19, 2026.
- Actively maintained10
- No binaries in the repository10
- Licence declared9
- Code review2
- OpenSSF Best Practices badge0
- Security policy0
- Fuzzing0
- Branch protection0
- Signed releases0
- Static code analysis0
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 3 years · about 1.1 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11.5Latest | December 3, 2023 | — | 64-bit EXE32-bit EXE |
| 11.4 | January 2, 2022 | — | 32-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 11.3 | March 30, 2021 | — | 32-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Love2d.Love2d -echoco install love -yscoop install extras/lovelove-11.5-win64.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
flatpak install flathub org.love2d.love2dInformation
- Publisher
- love2d.org
- Category
- Runtimes & libraries
- Licence
- zlib/libpng License
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/love2d/love
- Written in
- C++
- Content rating
- All ages
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE
- Other platforms
- Linux
- Version
- 11.5
- Released
- December 3, 2023
- Added to the catalogue
- March 30, 2021
- Versions listed
- 3
- Updates / year
- 1.1
- Chocolatey downloads
- 5,821
- GitHub stars
- 8,856
- GitHub forks
- 658
- Website
- love2d.org
- winget ID
- Love2d.Love2d
- Chocolatey package
- love
- Scoop package
- extras/love
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is LOVE free?
Yes. LOVE is open-source software under the zlib/libpng License licence.
Is LOVE 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 LOVE 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 LOVE be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does LOVE 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 LOVE?
The versions page lists all 3 versions with links to their official installer files, back to March 30, 2021.
What are alternatives to LOVE?
Microsoft Visual C++ v14 Redistributable (x64), Taiga, Steam-Library-Manager, opencv and MarcEdit. The alternatives page compares them.
