About itch
The itch.io app, itch, lets you effortlessly download and run games and software from itch.io.
All of your downloads are kept in a single place and are automatically updated.
Access your collections and purchases, or browse for new games via the in-app browser.
Browse games like the creator intended.
On itch.io creators control how their project pages look. The built in browser lets you download
and install games while exploring the unique page designs of our creators.
Always updated.
Not only will the games you've installed automatically update, the app itself will automatically
transform as we launch new functionality and features. Games using our new command line tools will
generate delta patches, ensuring that you only download what's changed when new games come out.
Browser games offline.
You can sync any browser based games right into the app, letting you play them offline whenever you want.
Once you're back online you'll be able to grab any updates if necessary.
Join the community.
Learn more about the development of the app in our community. Share feature requests and general feedback
with other members of itch.io. If you're a programmer then you'll be glad to hear that the entire project
is open source on GitHub, we look forward to your pull requests.
Available in your language.
The itch app is available in over 20 languages, thanks to the itch.io community!
How to install itch
- Click Download — the developer's official website opens in a new tab.
- Download the latest version there and run it. Choose Custom/Advanced where offered, and skip any bundled extras.
- Prefer the command line? With Flatpak you can install and update it with: flatpak install flathub io.itch.itch
- Open itch once it finishes installing.
Frequently asked questions
Is itch free to download?
Yes. The Download button sends you to flathub.org, the developer's official site, where itch is available to download. Flatnic doesn't host or modify any files.
How do I install itch from the command line?
With Flatpak, run: flatpak install flathub io.itch.itch. This installs it from the official source and keeps it updated.
Is itch safe?
itch downloads directly from the developer. As always, scan the installer with your antivirus and choose Custom setup to skip any bundled extras.