An Open Source Pixelart Science-Fiction Real-Time Strategy game
with Multiplayer (LAN and internet) support, competent skirmish AI
as well as an integrated map editor.
Publisher’s description
What is OpenHV?
OpenHV by OpenHV developers is open-source Windows software in the pc games category. It is written in C#. Besides Windows, it is available for Linux.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (NSIS) installers for 64-bit and 32-bit Windows. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 20250725, released on August 20, 2026. The version history goes back to September 9, 2024: 3 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 1.5 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 3,069 times. The source code on GitHub (OpenHV/OpenHV) has 1,087 stars. Similar programs include OpenTTD, RetroArch and Steam.
Project description on GitHub: “An Open Source Pixelart Science-Fiction Real-Time-Strategy game”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Also runs on Linux
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: OpenHV is an open-source pc game tool for 64-bit and 32-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is OpenHV 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:
E34A2AD1F93C51DE1F1AD4E9C73FEE777D8890EF2275002E5BC57D5AB4B771C7· 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 3 versions ›3 versions over 2 years · about 1.5 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20250725Latest | August 20, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 20250413 | April 13, 2025 | — | 32-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 20230917 | September 9, 2024 | — | 32-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id OpenHV.OpenHV -echoco install openhv -yOpenHV-20250725-x64.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install --cask openhvflatpak install flathub io.github.openhv.OpenHVInformation
- Publisher
- OpenHV developers
- Category
- PC games
- Licence
- GPL-3.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/OpenHV/OpenHV
- Written in
- C#
- Content rating
- 13+
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Other platforms
- Linux
- Version
- 20250725
- Released
- August 20, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- September 9, 2024
- Versions listed
- 3
- Updates / year
- 1.5
- Chocolatey downloads
- 3,069
- GitHub stars
- 1,087
- GitHub forks
- 67
- Website
- openhv.net
- winget ID
- OpenHV.OpenHV
- Chocolatey package
- openhv
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is OpenHV free?
Yes. OpenHV is open-source software under the GPL-3.0 licence.
Is OpenHV 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 OpenHV 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 OpenHV be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does OpenHV 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 OpenHV?
The versions page lists all 3 versions with links to their official installer files, back to September 9, 2024.
What are alternatives to OpenHV?
OpenTTD, RetroArch, Steam, PPSSPP and Celestia. The alternatives page compares them.
