Veloren
A voxel world of dragons, dungeons, and endless horizons.
How to install Veloren for free
Veloren is a free rpg game released under Open Source (GPL-3.0). It runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, needs about 1.6 GB of disk space, and requires no account, payment or trial. The fastest route is the PlayBound Launcher, which handles the download and setup in one click.
One-click install
PlayBound fetches the official release — no third-party mirrors.
Installation steps
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Install the PlayBound Launcher, then find Veloren and press Install. The launcher downloads the official release, unpacks it and creates a shortcut. This is the fastest route and it never uses third-party mirrors.
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Alternatively, download Veloren directly from the official site at https://veloren.net. Always download from the official source — third-party mirrors of free games are a common malware vector.
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Official releases are published on GitHub at github.com/veloren/veloren/releases. Pick the newest stable release matching your operating system.
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Windows
Run the downloaded installer and follow the prompts. If Windows SmartScreen warns about an unrecognised publisher, that is normal for open-source projects without a paid code-signing certificate — choose More info, then Run anyway.
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macOS
Open the downloaded .dmg and drag the app into Applications. On first launch macOS may refuse to open it as unidentified — right-click the app and choose Open to approve it once.
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Linux
Check your distribution's package manager first, which is usually the easiest route. Otherwise download the AppImage from the official site, mark it executable and run it.
chmod +x *.AppImage && ./*.AppImage - 7
Launch the game and look at the settings menu before your first session — resolution and control defaults are worth checking. Veloren needs roughly 1.6 GB of free disk space.
System requirements
Minimum
2.5 GHz quad-core CPU · 4 GB RAM · Vulkan-capable GPU · 2 GB storage
Recommended
3.5 GHz quad-core CPU · 8 GB RAM · GTX 1060 or better · 3 GB storage
Install questions
Is Veloren free?
Yes, entirely. Veloren is open-source under GPL-3.0 with no purchases, subscriptions, cosmetics or account requirement.
Is Veloren finished?
No, and it does not claim to be. Veloren is pre-1.0 and under very active development. Progression systems and combat balance change between releases and worlds are occasionally reset. What exists is enjoyable, but it is a game in progress.
Can I host my own Veloren server?
Yes. Self-hosting is fully supported and free, with no account or licence required, which makes it a good option for a small private world with friends.
Is Veloren like Minecraft?
It shares the voxel aesthetic but is a different game. Veloren is an action RPG focused on exploration, real-time combat and character progression rather than free-form building.
What are Veloren's system requirements?
A dedicated GPU is recommended for comfortable frame rates, alongside a quad-core CPU and 8 GB of RAM. It is more demanding than most games in this catalog.