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itch for Mac

Game client for itch.io

Quick answer: itch is a utility for macOS. Install it with brew install --cask itch. Homebrew links this app to a GitHub repository. It has 46 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What itch is

itch is a utility for macOS: game client for itch.io.

It is distributed as a Homebrew cask, which installs a .app bundle into your Applications folder. The project is open source and lives at https://itch.io/app.

How to install itch

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install --cask itch.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

Prefer a graphical installer? Download it from the official site. MacPicks never hosts or mirrors binaries — the Homebrew command always pulls from the vendor's own release.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install itch on Mac?

Run brew install --cask itch in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is itch open source?

Homebrew links this app to a GitHub repository (itchio/itch), which is strong evidence the project is open source. Check the project for the current licence.

Does itch run on Apple silicon?

Yes, as a universal binary.

How popular is itch?

It was installed 46 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #4731 in this catalogue.

What version of itch is current?

The latest packaged version is 26.22.0.