Download Lockstep Arcade

This page is for downloading the native Lockstep Arcade client. There is also a web client, and you can run the game directly in the browser by clicking this link, instead.

v0.1.3

Latest Release

Linux: No native build is available, but users report the Windows version runs well under Wine.

Easy Install

Copy this command into PowerShell:

Copy this command into Terminal:

irm https://locksteparcade.com/install_windows.ps1 | iex
curl -sL https://locksteparcade.com/install_mac.sh | bash

This downloads and extracts the game, then opens the folder for you.

Download

Download the game archive for your platform:

Version 0.1.3 | ~15 MB

Version 0.1.3 | ~15 MB

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Installation Steps

1 Open PowerShell (find this by typing "powershell" in the Windows search bar)
2 Paste the command above (by right clicking inside PowerShell), and press Return
3 The script will download, extract, and open the game folder
4 Double-click LockstepArcade.exe to run the game

Running in Windows Sandbox

If you're concerned about security, and have a version of Windows that supports this, we recommend running in Windows Sandbox.

Microsoft Learn links for Windows Sandbox: overview, setup instructions

The same easy install process can then be used, but with PowerShell opened inside the sandbox.

1 Open Terminal (press Command + Space, type "terminal", press Return)
2 Paste the command above, and press Return
3 The script will download, extract, and open the game folder
4 Double-click LockstepArcade to run the game
1 Download the ZIP file using the button above
2 Unblock the ZIP: Right-click the file → Properties → check "Unblock" → OK
3 Extract the ZIP to a folder of your choice
4 Double-click LockstepArcade.exe to run the game

Windows SmartScreen

If Windows SmartScreen appears, click "More info" then "Run anyway".

If you skipped the unblock step, you may also need to unblock the .exe file the same way (Properties → Unblock).

Running in Windows Sandbox

If you're concerned about security, and have a version of Windows that supports this, we recommend running in Windows Sandbox (overview, setup instructions).

1 Download the ZIP file using the button above
2 Extract the ZIP (double-click it in Finder), navigate into extracted directory
3 Attempt to open: Right-click LockstepArcade → select "Open" (this may be blocked by the OS)
4 If blocked: Go to System Settings → Privacy & Security → scroll down to message about LockstepArcade → click "Open Anyway"

Alternative: Remove Quarantine via Terminal

If you're comfortable with Terminal, you can remove the quarantine attribute directly with the following command:

xattr -d com.apple.quarantine LockstepArcade

(Run this in Terminal, in the game folder.)

You should now see the main menu!

You can explore the tutorial and offline features. To play online, you'll need server credentials.

Next: Connect to the Server →