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Version 1.5.4. Free, and no account. The game keeps its save locally, contains no telemetry and never phones home — that is a statement about the game, not about this website, which is covered by the privacy note.
121 downloads so far · counted 1 October 2026
Windows
Windows, installer
RecommendedStandard setup with a Start Menu entry. Tells you when a new version is out and updates itself.
- Unsigned, so both SmartScreen and UAC will prompt.
- Updates arrive in-game: it checks on launch and asks before downloading.
Windows, portable
A single .exe. No installer, no admin rights; run it from anywhere.
- Needs the Microsoft WebView2 runtime, which ships with Windows 11 and recent Windows 10.
- Unsigned, so SmartScreen will warn once. Choose More info, then Run anyway.
- Does not update itself — come back here for new versions.
Android
Android
RecommendedThe phone build, for any 64-bit device.
- Sideloaded, so allow installs from your browser when prompted.
F.A.Q.
Windows warns me about an unknown publisher
The builds are not code-signed, so SmartScreen shows a warning the first time. Choose More info, then Run anyway. A signing certificate costs more per year than this project has ever earned, which is nothing.
What is WebView2 and do I have it?
The desktop build renders through Microsoft's WebView2 runtime. Windows 11 and recent Windows 10 already ship it. The installer will fetch it if it is missing; the portable .exe cannot, so use the installer if the portable build refuses to open.
Where does my save live?
On Windows, under %APPDATA%\com.desktopchao.garden. It is kept separate from any other build, so installing a new version never touches it. Back that folder up if you care about a chao.