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OpenHV for Mac

Pixel art science-fiction real-time strategy game

Quick answer: OpenHV is a utility for macOS. Install it with brew install --cask openhv. Homebrew links this app to a GitHub repository. It has 10 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What OpenHV is

OpenHV is a utility for macOS: pixel art science-fiction real-time strategy game.

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://www.openhv.net/.

How to install OpenHV

  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 openhv.

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 OpenHV on Mac?

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

Is OpenHV open source?

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

Does OpenHV run on Apple silicon?

Yes, as a universal binary.

How popular is OpenHV?

It was installed 10 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #8194 in this catalogue.

What version of OpenHV is current?

The latest packaged version is 20250725.