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.
Latest Release
Linux: No native build is available, but users report the Windows version runs well under Wine.
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 the game archive for your platform:
Version 0.1.3 | ~15 MB
Version 0.1.3 | ~15 MB
Prefer to download manually? Show manual download Want the easier option? Show easy install
LockstepArcade.exe to run the game
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.
LockstepArcade to run the game
LockstepArcade.exe to run the game
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).
If you're concerned about security, and have a version of Windows that supports this, we recommend running in Windows Sandbox (overview, setup instructions).
LockstepArcade → select "Open" (this may be blocked by the OS)
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 can explore the tutorial and offline features. To play online, you'll need server credentials.