GeForce NOW instantly transforms nearly any laptop, desktop, Mac, SHIELD TV, Android device, iPhone, or iPad into the PC gaming rig you’ve always dreamed of.
Play the most demanding PC games and seamlessly play across your devices.
Publisher’s description
What is NVIDIA GeForce NOW?
NVIDIA GeForce NOW by NVIDIA Corporation is proprietary Windows software in the pc games category.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE installers for 64-bit Windows. The main installer is 167.5 MB. 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 2.0.89.154, released on October 13, 2026. The version history goes back to June 9, 2021: 38 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 7.1 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 394,263 times. Similar programs include RetroArch, OpenTTD and Steam.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Frequent updates (about 7.1 a year)
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
In short: NVIDIA GeForce NOW is a pc game tool for 64-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is NVIDIA GeForce NOW safe to download?
- The file is served by ota-downloads.nvidia.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
005527925A0D528658878835AE6B0E670B81323112281B0DF23FDD541C588A77· 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 38 versions ›38 versions over 5 years · about 7.1 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0.89.154Latest | October 13, 2026 | 167.5 MB | 64-bit EXE |
| 2.0.89.141 | September 28, 2026 | 167.5 MB | 64-bit EXE |
| 2.0.88.129 | August 18, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE |
| 2.0.87.131 | July 27, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE |
| 2.0.87.130 | July 21, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE |
| 2.0.86.124 | June 22, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE |
| 2.0.85.134 | May 27, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE |
| 2.0.85.133 | May 19, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Nvidia.GeForceNow -echoco install nvidia-geforce-now -yGeForceNOW-release_54F20C.exe -s -nRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install --cask nvidia-geforce-nowInformation
- Publisher
- NVIDIA Corporation
- Category
- PC games
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE
- Version
- 2.0.89.154
- Released
- October 13, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- March 23, 2022
- Versions listed
- 38
- Updates / year
- 7.1
- Chocolatey downloads
- 394,263
- Website
- nvidia.com
- winget ID
- Nvidia.GeForceNow
- Chocolatey package
- nvidia-geforce-now
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Frequently asked questions
Is NVIDIA GeForce NOW free?
NVIDIA GeForce NOW 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 NVIDIA GeForce NOW safe to download?
The download comes from ota-downloads.nvidia.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 NVIDIA GeForce NOW 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 NVIDIA GeForce NOW be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does NVIDIA GeForce NOW 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 NVIDIA GeForce NOW?
The versions page lists all 38 versions with links to their official installer files, back to June 9, 2021.
Can I use NVIDIA GeForce NOW without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to NVIDIA GeForce NOW?
RetroArch, OpenTTD, Steam, PPSSPP and ScummVM. The alternatives page compares them.
