An open source video game library manager and launcher with support for 3rd party libraries like Steam, GOG, Origin, Battle.net and Uplay.
Includes game emulation support, providing one unified interface for your games.
Publisher’s description
What is Playnite?
Playnite by Josef Nemec is open-source Windows software in the pc games category. It ranks 9th by popularity among pc games in this catalogue. It is written in C#.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (Inno Setup) installers for 32-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 10.58, released on September 10, 2026. The version history goes back to June 6, 2018: 92 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 11 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 89,296 times. The source code on GitHub (JosefNemec/Playnite) has 14,312 stars. Similar programs include RetroArch, OpenTTD and Steam.
Project description on GitHub: “Video game library manager with support for wide range of 3rd party libraries and game emulation support, providing one unified interface for your games.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Frequent updates (about 11 a year)
- Large user base
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- 32-bit only
In short: Playnite is an open-source pc game tool for 32-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Playnite 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:
ACF8BF9C50B8DC8552CEE43F348AE5C171AE5219FBAD6A916ED3B01E3E9335D7· 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 92 versions ›92 versions over 8 years · about 11 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10.58Latest | September 10, 2026 | — | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 10.55 | May 11, 2026 | — | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 10.53 | April 26, 2026 | — | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 10.51 | February 20, 2026 | — | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 10.50 | February 5, 2025 | — | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 10.47 | October 28, 2025 | — | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 10.42 | October 28, 2025 | — | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 10.38 | September 28, 2025 | — | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Playnite.Playnite -echoco install playnite -yscoop install extras/playnitePlaynite1058.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Josef Nemec
- Category
- PC games
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/JosefNemec/Playnite
- Written in
- C#
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Version
- 10.58
- Released
- September 10, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- March 30, 2021
- Versions listed
- 92
- Updates / year
- 11.1
- Chocolatey downloads
- 89,296
- GitHub stars
- 14,312
- GitHub forks
- 699
- Website
- playnite.link
- winget ID
- Playnite.Playnite
- Chocolatey package
- playnite
- Scoop package
- extras/playnite
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Playnite free?
Yes. Playnite is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is Playnite 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 Playnite 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 Playnite be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Playnite run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 32-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of Playnite?
The versions page lists all 92 versions with links to their official installer files, back to June 6, 2018.
Can I use Playnite without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to Playnite?
RetroArch, OpenTTD, Steam, PPSSPP and ScummVM. The alternatives page compares them.
