itch.io

This is a macOS security feature (Gatekeeper), nothing is wrong with the game itself.

Apple blocks apps that are not signed by verified developers, especially when downloaded from sites like Itch.io.

✅ How to fix it:

Method 1 (Easiest):

1. Try to open the game normally → let the error appear
2. Go to System Settings → Privacy & Security
3. Scroll down
4. You should see a message about the blocked app
5. Click 👉🏻 “Open Anyway”

Method 2 (Alternative):

1. Right-click the game file (.app)
2. Click 👉🏻 Open
3. A new popup will appear
4. Click 👉🏻 Open again

⚠️ About the message:

“This software needs to be updated”

This does NOT actually mean the game is outdated.

👉🏻 It just means:

• The app is not signed/notarized by Apple
• macOS cannot verify it automatically

💡 Important:

• This issue can happen with any Itch.io game, not just this one
• It may start appearing after macOS updates (Apple tightens security)

👉🏻 In short:

• Nothing is wrong with the game
• It’s just macOS blocking it
• Use “Open Anyway” or right-click → Open