Fritchii

Download Fritchii

One zip for Windows, with no installer and nothing else to set up. Fritchii offers each new version itself after that.

Latest is version 5.8.4, released Nov 11, 2026.

Download for Windows73 MB

Fritchii-v5.8.4-Windows-x64.zip is the only file you need. Version 5.8.4, published Nov 13, 2026.

Install it

  1. Unzip it anywhereOpen the folder and run lichii.exe. If Windows asks for the Visual C++ runtime, run vc_redist.x64.exe from the same folder first.
  2. Bring your data, or start freshIf you played on Eden or Lichii, Fritchii offers to copy your saves, keys and settings. Then add the folder with your games.
  3. Let the shaders prepareThe first time you start the game, a "Preparing shaders" screen runs once. After that it's straight into the game.

This download comes from tubularservices.com. Every release is also on the project's GitHub page. Already on version 4 or newer? Fritchii offers each update when you open it, so there's nothing to download.

What you need

System
Windows, 64-bit
Processor
A fast, recent CPU for 60 fps. The 30 fps mode keeps the game at full speed on lower-end PCs.
Graphics
A Vulkan GPU. DLSS needs an NVIDIA RTX card. AMD is supported; Intel hasn't been tested.
Space
About 155 MB unzipped, plus room for the shader cache
Game
Your own legally obtained game dump, keys and firmware. None are included.

If something goes wrong

Still stuck? Ask on the Discord server, oropen an issue with your log.

Windows asks for the Visual C++ runtime
Run vc_redist.x64.exe from the Fritchii folder, then start lichii.exe again.
Which file on GitHub?
The one ending in -Windows-x64.zip. The debug symbols zip isn't needed to play, and "Source code" contains no emulator.
"Preparing shaders" runs again
It runs once after a release that changes how shaders are translated, or after a new driver or GPU. After that it's straight into the game.
Something looks wrong in the game
Use Help > Export Log, then post the log with your GPU model in the Issues channel on Discord.

Updates

From version 4 on, Fritchii checks for updates when it starts and asks before installing. It verifies the download against GitHub's SHA-256 and keeps your settings, saves and keys. You can turn the check off in General settings.

Rolling back

Each update keeps the previous version. If one gives you trouble, Help > Roll Back to the Previous Version puts it back in one click.

Older versions

Every release, with its notes, is on the changelog and the project's GitHub releases.