"Windows cannot find 'C:\Users\(my name)\Downloads\Forager Alpha 6\Forager.exe'. Make sure you typed the name correctly, and then try again." This removes the .exe from the extracted files folder, any ideas to help me or anyone having a similar issue?

usually this message happen when you try to execute through Window+R or when you're trying to execute it through a shortcut. because I never receive a message like this when I execute the exe directly!

When you say "This removes the .exe from the extracted files folder", this usually is an anti-virus behaviour. Or are you opening the zipped file and trying to execute it directly from it?

This is an antivirus issue, it's putting the exe in quarantine (removing it from your folder basically) before you can execute it. Try disabling anti virus first!