PokerTH is a free and open-source Texas hold 'em poker game available for Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android. It is written primarily in C++ using the Qt framework and supports games with up to ten players. Computer-controlled opponents can be used in local games, while multiplayer games can be played over a local area network or the Internet.
Since 2026, PokerTH has also had a web client that allows the game to be played directly in a web browser and can be installed as a Progressive Web App (PWA).
The project was started in 2006 by Felix Hammer and Florian Thauer. Twenty years later, it remained under active development, with version 2.1.8 released on 1 September 2026.
The PokerTH project was started in 2006 by Felix Hammer and Florian Thauer. The project was registered on SourceForge on 13 May 2006.
Version 0.1 was not released to the public and only allowed partial gameplay. Version 0.2 was released on 4 October 2006, followed by version 0.3 on 16 October. By version 0.2, the game could play a complete round.
What is PokerTH?
PokerTH by www.pokerth.net is open-source Windows software in the pc games category. It is written in C++. Besides Windows, it is available for Linux, macOS and Android.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (NSIS) installers for 64-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 2.1.10, released on October 6, 2026. The version history goes back to March 30, 2021: 18 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 3.3 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (pokerth/pokerth) has 690 stars. Wikipedia has an article about it in 4 of our languages. Similar programs include OpenTTD, RetroArch and Steam.
Project description on GitHub: “PokerTH is a poker game written in C++/Qt.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Updated in the last two months
- Also runs on Linux, macOS and Android
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: PokerTH is an open-source pc game tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Screenshots
Is PokerTH 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:
645F0F2A75E25E5A21D01F55DB80FA2BE792F7F38593FA8734880FEAAFE6B2A9· 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 pokerth/pokerth repository on GitHub by the Open Source Security Foundation, last run on October 19, 2026.
- Actively maintained10
- No dangerous workflows10
- Licence declared10
- No binaries in the repository9
- Code review1
- Restricted token permissions0
- OpenSSF Best Practices badge0
- Security policy0
- Fuzzing0
- Branch protection0
- Signed releases0
- Static code analysis0
- Pinned dependencies0
The score rates how the project is developed and released, not whether the program is safe to install. scorecard.dev
Recent versions
All 18 versions ›18 versions over 6 years · about 3.3 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.1.10Latest | October 6, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.1.9 | September 13, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.1.8 | September 1, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.1.7 | August 13, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.1.6 | August 5, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.1.5 | July 30, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.1.4 | July 22, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.1.3 | July 11, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id PokerTH.PokerTH -ePokerTH-Combined-2.1.10-Setup.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
flatpak install flathub net.pokerth.PokerTHInformation
- Publisher
- www.pokerth.net
- Category
- PC games
- Licence
- AGPL-3.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/pokerth/pokerth
- Written in
- C++
- Content rating
- 13+
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Other platforms
- Linux, macOS, Android
- Version
- 2.1.10
- Released
- October 6, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- March 30, 2021
- Versions listed
- 18
- Updates / year
- 3.3
- GitHub stars
- 690
- GitHub forks
- 263
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- PokerTH.PokerTH
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Frequently asked questions
Is PokerTH free?
Yes. PokerTH is open-source software under the AGPL-3.0 licence.
Is PokerTH 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 PokerTH 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 PokerTH be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does PokerTH 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 PokerTH?
The versions page lists all 18 versions with links to their official installer files, back to March 30, 2021.
What are alternatives to PokerTH?
OpenTTD, RetroArch, Steam, PPSSPP and Celestia. The alternatives page compares them.
