How to Download Yandere Simulator: 2 Easy Ways to Install (2025)

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Last Updated: August 15, 2024Fact Checked

How to Get Yandere Simulator

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   Go to https://yanderesimulator.com/download in a web browser. This is the only official website for Yandere Simulator, as the game is not yet available on Steam.^[1]

   • As of now, there is no version of Yandere Simulator for Mac or Chromebook. Websites that have downloads for either platform are not legitimate and may contain malware.
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   Scroll down and click Download Launcher. It's a black link near the middle of the page. This downloads a file called YandereSimLauncher.zip to your computer.

   • You may have to click Save to start the download.

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   Unzip the launcher. Because the files are in a compressed ZIP file, you'll need to unpack them. Follow these steps to do so:

   • Press Windows key + E to open File Explorer.
   • Click your Downloads folder in the left panel.^[2]
   • Right-click YandereSimLauncher.zip and select Extract All.
   • Click Extract. This automatically opens a folder called YandereSimLauncher.
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   Double-click YandereSimulatorLauncher2.exe. It's in the YandereSimLauncher folder, which is opened by default. This opens the Yandere Simulator installer, which has an animated background of cherry blossoms.

   • If the launcher won't open or you have trouble using it, try the alternate download method.
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   Click the pink Install button. It's near the bottom-left corner of the window. This downloads the files you'll need to play Yandere Simulator on your PC.

   • The download may take a several minutes. The pink status bar will keep you updated on the progress.
   • Once the download is complete, the "Play" button at the bottom-left corner will light up pink. This means the game is ready to play.
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   Click Play to start playing Yandere Simulator. Use the arrow keys to select your preferences first. Then, select Continue and press E to start playing the game.

   • If the game feels laggy or slow, press Enter to open the phone, then select Settings to customize your gameplay.
   • When you want to play again in the future, just open the YandereSimLauncher folder, double-click YandereSimLauncher2.exe, and click Play.

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   Click https://yanderesimulator.com/dl/latest.zip to get Yandere Simulator without the launcher. If you've already tried installing the Yandere Simulator Launcher but ran into problems, you can use this method as an alternative.

   • If prompted, click Yes or Save to save the file to your computer.
   • If you can't download the file, go to https://yanderesimulator.com/download and click the link under "If the launcher is not working for some reason…"
   • You can also go to the developer blog's download page at https://yanderedev.wordpress.com/downloads and try another alternative download link.^[3]
2. See Also

   January 2023 – Yandere Simulator Development BlogHow to make yandere simulator LESS laggy? - Mad Penguin

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   Unzip the downloaded files. Once you download the file, you'll find it in your Downloads folder. To unzip the files, follow these steps:

   • Press Windows key + E to open File Explorer.
   • Click the Downloads folder in the left panel.
   • Right-click the file called latest.zip.
   • Select Extract All.
   • Select a location on your computer for the files. For example, if you want to keep Yandere Simulator on your Desktop, select Desktop. Just choose a location you'll remember, as this is where you'll need to go when you want to play Yandere Simulator.
   • Click Extract.
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   Rename your new folder. Now you'll find a folder called latest in the location where you unzipped the files. To avoid having to open a folder called latest every time you want to play Yandere Simulator, follow these steps to rename the folder:

   • Right-click the latest folder.
   • Select Rename on the menu if you're using Windows 10. If you're using Windows 11, click the icon with an "A" and a cursor at the top of the menu.
   • Type Yandere Simulator and press Enter.
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   Open the Yandere Simulator folder and double-click YandereSimulator.exe. This launches Yandere Simulator.

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   Click Play when the download is complete. You can watch the progress of the download at the bottom-center part of the window. Once the files are completely downloaded, clicking Play will launch the game.

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