playit.gg is a networking service that make it possible to host game servers at home that anyone across the world can join. We do this through our custom tunneling software. You can find our opensource client here. When you launch the playit program, the program will connect to our Anycast Network and assign you a static IP and port. You can then share your static IP and port with friends. When they connect, their connection information will go to the nearest tunnel server and be tunneled to the playit program running on your computer. By tunneling the connection, your friend is able to connect to the server running within your network.
Publisher’s description
What is playit?
playit is an open-source pc game program for Windows from Developed Methods LLC. It is written in Rust.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit and 32-bit as Portable and MSI. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.0.10, released on June 8, 2026. 29 versions are listed since September 28, 2023, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 11 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (playit-cloud/playit-agent) has 539 stars. Similar programs include RetroArch, OpenTTD and Steam.
Project description on GitHub: “The playit program”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
- Frequent updates (about 11 a year)
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: playit is an open-source pc game tool for 64-bit and 32-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is playit 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:
2DBDAAD119844CBBC062CC9774B8B462AFA5F1B4B7832A9FC5EF4676CAE887CF· 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 29 versions ›29 versions over 3 years · about 11 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0.10Latest | June 8, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI32-bit Portable32-bit MSI64-bit Portable |
| 1.0.9 | June 7, 2026 | — | 64-bit Portable32-bit Portable32-bit MSI64-bit MSI |
| 1.0.8 | June 5, 2026 | — | 64-bit Portable32-bit MSI64-bit MSI32-bit Portable |
| 1.0.7 | June 4, 2026 | — | 32-bit MSI64-bit Portable64-bit MSI32-bit Portable |
| 1.0.6 | June 1, 2026 | — | 32-bit Portable32-bit MSI64-bit MSI64-bit Portable |
| 1.0.5 | May 26, 2026 | — | 32-bit Portable32-bit MSI64-bit Portable64-bit MSI |
| 1.0.4 | May 19, 2026 | — | 64-bit Portable32-bit Portable32-bit MSI64-bit MSI |
| 1.0.3 | May 17, 2026 | — | 64-bit Portable32-bit Portable32-bit MSI64-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id DevelopedMethods.playit -emsiexec /i playit-windows-x86_64-signed.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {4BEC2AF7-35AC-4D46-8FE4-8A9B55030D4D} /qn /norestartProgram files (.exe): playit.exe
Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Developed Methods LLC
- Category
- PC games
- Licence
- BSD-2-Clause
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/playit-cloud/playit-agent
- Written in
- Rust
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, 32-bit
- Installer
- Portable, MSI
- Version
- 1.0.10
- Released
- June 8, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- November 10, 2024
- Versions listed
- 29
- Updates / year
- 10.8
- GitHub stars
- 539
- GitHub forks
- 64
- Website
- playit.gg
- winget ID
- DevelopedMethods.playit
- MSI product code
- {4BEC2AF7-35AC-4D46-8FE4-8A9B55030D4D}
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is playit free?
Yes. playit is open-source software under the BSD-2-Clause licence.
Is playit 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 playit 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 playit be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does playit 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 playit?
The versions page lists all 29 versions with links to their official installer files, back to September 28, 2023.
What are alternatives to playit?
RetroArch, OpenTTD, Steam, PPSSPP and ScummVM. The alternatives page compares them.
