Windows
Windows 10 and 11 · x64
- NSIS installer, no administrator rights required
- SmartScreen: choose More info → Run anyway
GameVault 2 · Public beta
Download GameVault
GameVault 2 for Windows, Linux and macOS. Bring your own server and play your DRM-free library anywhere.
Prefer the browser? The Web UI is GameVault 2 in your browser, with nothing to install.
Linux
Most distributions · x64
- Run chmod +x on the AppImage before the first start
- Debian/Ubuntu: sudo apt install ./GameVault-*.deb
macOS
Apple Silicon · arm64
- Right-click → Open on the first start (Gatekeeper)
- Intel Macs are not supported by the published build
Early Access is open to everyone. Switch the update channel in the client, no application needed. How to switch channels.
After installation
- Start GameVault and add your server. See Connect to a server.
- Pick download and installation folders under Settings → Downloads.
- Download a game and install it. Details are in Using GameVault.
- Running into problems? Check Troubleshooting or the release notes.
GameVault 2 or GameVault 1?
| Feature | GameVault 2 | GameVault 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | Windows, Linux, macOS | Windows 10/11 |
| Status | Public beta | Feature-complete, maintenance |
| Multiple game versions | Yes | No |
| GameVault+ features | Planned | Yes |
| Updates | Built-in updater | Microsoft Store or manual |
GameVault 2 uses a different installation format. Games installed with GameVault 1 have to be downloaded again. See Migrating from GameVault 1 and the full feature comparison.
GameVault 1
GameVault 1 is still available and remains the only client with full GameVault+ support. Install it from the Microsoft Store, or read the GameVault 1 installation guide.
Our binaries are not code-signed. Windows SmartScreen and macOS Gatekeeper may warn on the first start; the installers above come directly from GitHub Releases.
Looking for older versions or checksums? Every build is listed on the releases page.