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The itch desktop app provides a way to play games from itch.io, according to its project description.
About Desktop
The itch desktop app is an open-source Electron application for downloading, installing, updating and launching games from itch.io on a desktop computer. It notifies you when installed games are updated, and the project states that its goal is not to replace the itch.io website.
Key features
- Download and run games from itch.io on desktop
- Get notified when installed games are updated
- Bundled butler daemon handles downloads, installs, updates and launches
- itch-setup manages initial installation and self-updates
- Automatically manages butler and itch-setup versions via broth
- Platform binaries labeled by OS and architecture (linux, darwin, windows)
Best for: Desktop players who want to manage, update and launch their itch.io game library outside the browser.
Good for
- Source code is publicly available on GitHub
- Combines game management with update notifications
- Separate butler component maintains a local installation database
Watch out for
- The project states its goal is not to replace the itch.io website
- No pricing information is stated in the source material
Desktop at a glance
- Website
- github.com/itchio/itch
- Category
- Gaming › Indie Games
- Type
- Open-source project
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Open source
- Yes · Source code
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Desktop FAQ
Does the app replace the itch.io website?
No. The README states the goal is not to replace the itch.io website.
How do I get the app?
The README says it can be downloaded from https://itch.io/app, with detailed installation instructions there.
What handles downloading and launching games?
A separate Go daemon called butler handles downloads, installs, updates and launches, and keeps installation data in a SQLite database.
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