Your Terraria download for Windows 11, Windows 10, Mac or Linux comes from Steam or GOG, where one $9.99 purchase covers all three desktop systems. Steam installs it through its client, and GOG also hands you a standalone installer for each system.
Terraria is a paid game on every platform. The iPhone, iPad and Android editions are sold separately for $4.99 each, and the free tModLoader add-on on Steam adds mod support to a copy you already own.
This guide covers which copy to buy, the official store links, install steps for Steam and GOG, the Mac options, system requirements, multiplayer fixes and how to remove the game.
Which Terraria download do you need?
Match your device to a row. Every desktop row ends with the same game from Re-Logic.
| Your device | What to get | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Windows 11 or Windows 10 PC | The Steam copy, $9.99 | Terraria on Steam |
| Any PC where you want an installer file you can keep | The GOG copy, $9.99, with a standalone installer | Terraria on GOG |
| Mac | Either store; both sell a macOS build | Terraria on Steam |
| Linux PC or Steam Deck | The Steam copy, which includes the Linux build | Terraria on Steam |
| iPhone or iPad on iOS 13 or later | The mobile edition, $4.99 | Terraria on the App Store |
| Android phone or tablet | The mobile edition, $4.99 | Terraria on Google Play |
| Xbox console | The console edition from 505 Games | Terraria on Xbox |
The Xbox listing in the Microsoft Store is a console package only. It does not install on a Windows PC.
Download Terraria for Windows 11 and Windows 10
Buy from one of these official store pages. Each purchase adds the game to your account, and you download it from there.
- Terraria on Steam — $9.99; Windows, Mac and Linux; Steam Cloud and Family Sharing
- Terraria on GOG — $9.99; Windows installer about 664 MB
- tModLoader on Steam — Free mod loader for a copy you already own
Pages offering a free full version, an APK or a portable build are unlicensed copies. Re-Logic sells the game only through the stores above and the console and mobile storefronts.
How to install Terraria on Windows 11 and 10 with Steam
Steam needs to be on the PC before the game can download.
- Open the Terraria Steam page and select Add to Cart next to Buy Terraria.
- Complete the purchase with your Steam account.
- Install the Steam client from store.steampowered.com/about if it is not on the PC already.
- Launch Steam and sign in with the same account.
- Open Library and select Terraria in the left column.
- Select Install, choose a drive and confirm.
- Wait for the download bar to finish, then select Play.
Buying for friends? The Buy Terraria 4-Pack option on the same page gives you four copies to gift.
Install Terraria from GOG with the offline installer
GOG lists a standalone installer for each system in your library. Keep the file as a backup copy of the game.
- Open the Terraria GOG page and buy the game.
- Sign in to gog.com and open your games library.
- Select Terraria to open its download options.
- Choose the installer for Windows, Mac or Linux in your language.
- Run the downloaded installer and follow its prompts.
- Launch Terraria from the shortcut the installer creates.
The Windows installer is 696,254,464 bytes, about 664 MB. The Mac file is about 625 MB and the Linux file about 623 MB.
Which Terraria download do you need for your Mac?
Open the Apple menu and select About This Mac to read your macOS version first.
| Your situation | Get | Why |
|---|---|---|
| You want saves synced through Steam Cloud | Steam macOS build | One purchase covers the Mac, Windows and Linux builds |
| You want an installer you can archive | GOG macOS installer | GOG lists OS X 10.11 or later |
| You want to play on an iPad | App Store edition | A separate $4.99 purchase that needs iOS 13 or later |
| You want mods on a Mac | tModLoader on Steam | Free; the 1.4.4 branch lists macOS 12 Monterey |
Steam’s Mac requirements still name OS X 10.9.5 to 10.11.6. GOG’s listing gives OS X 10.11 or later as the floor.
Is Terraria free?
No. Terraria costs $9.99 on Steam and on GOG, and the phone editions cost $4.99 on the App Store and Google Play. The desktop copy is one-time and covers Windows, Mac and Linux on the same account. Updates such as 1.4.5 Bigger & Boulder arrive at no charge. The only free Terraria download on Steam is tModLoader, and it needs the paid game to run.
The two soundtrack add-ons cost $4.99 each on Steam. Neither is needed to play.
Should you install Terraria or tModLoader first?
Install Terraria first and play it unmodded. Add tModLoader later only if you want community mods. tModLoader is a separate free Steam app that runs alongside the base game. Players on tModLoader cannot join players on the unmodded game, so your whole group has to pick the same one. It also asks for more: 6 GB of RAM and the .NET 8 runtime on Windows.
How to check your Terraria version and update it
Steam patches the game automatically. GOG installs stay on the version you installed until you replace the installer.
- Open Steam and select Library.
- Right-click Terraria and choose Properties.
- Open the Updates tab and set automatic updates to keep the game current.
- Restart Steam if an update shows as queued.
- On GOG, open your library and read the version printed next to each installer.
- Download the newer installer when that number is higher than yours, and run it over your install.
Re-Logic posts each patch and its changelog on the Steam news page. The 1.4.5.7 balance update reached PC on August 19, 2026, ahead of console and mobile.
Check the Terraria system requirements before you buy
Press Windows + Pause to see your RAM and processor, or select About This Mac on a Mac.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Game | Terraria |
| Developer | Re-Logic |
| Publisher | Re-Logic on PC; 505 Games on console and mobile |
| Latest version | 1.4.5.8 on PC (GOG installers) |
| License / Price | Paid; $9.99 on Steam and GOG |
| Windows | XP, Vista, 7, 8/8.1 and 10 listed on Steam |
| Processor | 2.0 GHz minimum; dual core 3.0 GHz recommended |
| Memory | 2.5 GB minimum; 4 GB recommended |
| Graphics | 128 MB video memory with Shader Model 2.0+; DirectX 9.0c |
| Mac | OS X 10.9.5 to 10.11.6 on Steam; OS X 10.11 or later on GOG |
| Linux | Ubuntu 14.04 LTS on Steam; Ubuntu 16.04, 18.04 or later on GOG |
| File size | About 664 MB for the GOG Windows installer; Steam lists 200 MB of disk space |
| Architecture | One build per system; no separate 32-bit or ARM64 download |
| Offline installer | Yes on GOG; no on Steam |
| Official download source | Steam store page |
| Last verified | 2026-09-24 |
A 2.0 GHz processor and 2.5 GB of RAM are the floor on every desktop system.
Can you play Terraria with friends on other devices?
Multiplayer needs every player on the same edition and the same version.
| You play on | Your friend plays on | Can you join each other? |
|---|---|---|
| Steam on Windows | Steam on Mac or Linux | Yes, once both copies are on the same patch |
| Unmodded Terraria | tModLoader | No; everyone must run tModLoader to play modded |
| PC | Xbox, PlayStation, Switch or mobile | Not yet; Re-Logic plans crossplay for update 1.4.6 |
| PC on 1.4.5.7 or later | Console or mobile on an older patch | No; console and mobile receive each patch after PC |
Fix Terraria not launching, crashing or failing to join
Pick the symptom that matches what you see.
The game crashes or textures are missing
A damaged or incomplete file in the install folder.
- Open Steam and right-click Terraria in your Library.
- Choose Properties from the menu.
- Open the Installed Files tab.
- Select Verify integrity of game files and wait for the check to finish.
- Ignore a note that one or more files failed; those are local settings files.
You cannot join a friend’s world
The two copies are on different versions or editions.
- Restart Steam on both PCs so any queued update installs.
- Confirm both players launched the same app: Terraria or tModLoader, not one of each.
- Replace an older GOG install with the current installer from your library.
- Host the world again once both versions match.
A friend on a phone or console cannot see your world
PC and other platforms do not share multiplayer yet.
- Play together on matching platforms for now.
- Watch the Steam news page for the 1.4.6 crossplay release.
tModLoader will not start on Windows
It needs more than the base game.
- Confirm the PC has at least 6 GB of RAM.
- Install Terraria first; tModLoader runs alongside it.
- Install the .NET 8 runtime, which tModLoader relies on.
- Launch tModLoader from your Steam Library again.
How to uninstall Terraria
Removing the game leaves the purchase on your account, so you can reinstall it at any time.
- Open Steam and select Library.
- Right-click Terraria and choose Manage.
- Select Uninstall and confirm.
- For a GOG install on Windows 11, open Settings, then Apps, then Installed apps.
- Find Terraria, select the three-dot menu and choose Uninstall.
- On a Mac, drag the Terraria app from Applications to the Trash.
Remove tModLoader the same way in Steam if you installed it.
Which Terraria package should you buy?
Steam sells several packages on one page. Most players need only the first row.
| Package | Price | What you get | Page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraria | $9.99 | One copy for Windows, Mac and Linux | Steam |
| Terraria 4-Pack | $29.99 | Four copies to share with a group | Steam |
| Terraria on GOG | $9.99 | One copy with standalone installers | GOG |
| Terraria mobile | $4.99 | iPhone and iPad, or Android, bought per store | App Store |
| tModLoader | Free | Mod support for a copy you own | Steam |
Buy the 4-Pack only if three friends will play with you. It costs less than four single copies.
Frequently asked questions
Is Terraria free to download?
No. Terraria costs $9.99 on Steam and on GOG, and the iPhone, iPad and Android editions cost $4.99 each. Updates are free once you own the game, and the tModLoader mod add-on on Steam is also free.
Where is the official Terraria download?
Buy and download it from the Terraria page on Steam or on GOG. Both are official Re-Logic storefronts, and one purchase covers Windows, Mac and Linux. Phones use the App Store or Google Play.
Does Terraria work on Windows 11?
Yes. Steam’s requirements list Windows XP through Windows 10, and the game installs on Windows 11 through the Steam client. tModLoader, which runs on top of Terraria, lists Windows 10 and 11 in its own requirements.
How big is the Terraria download?
The GOG Windows installer is 696,254,464 bytes, about 664 MB, and the Mac and Linux installers are about 625 MB and 623 MB. Steam’s requirements still list 200 MB of disk space, well below the installer size.
Is there a Terraria offline installer?
Yes, on GOG. GOG lists a standalone installer for Windows, Mac and Linux in your library, and you can keep the file as a backup. Steam has no offline installer and downloads the game through its client.
Can you play Terraria on a Mac?
Yes. Steam and GOG both sell a native macOS build, and one purchase includes it. GOG lists OS X 10.11 or later. An iPad can also run the separate $4.99 App Store edition.
Is Terraria 32-bit or 64-bit?
Steam and GOG each sell one build per operating system, with no separate 32-bit or ARM64 download to choose. tModLoader on Steam lists 64-bit Windows 7 and 8, plus Windows 10 and 11.
Is Terraria safe to download?
Yes, from Steam, GOG, the App Store or Google Play. Sites offering a free full version, a portable build or a Terraria APK are distributing unlicensed copies, and those files carry no publisher support.
What is the latest version of Terraria?
The GOG installers for Windows, Mac and Linux are version 1.4.5.8, part of the 1.4.5 Bigger & Boulder update released in January 2026. Steam updates the game automatically to the current patch.
Can Terraria on PC play with mobile or console?
Not yet. Re-Logic plans crossplay for update 1.4.6, the next update after the 1.4.5 hotfixes. Until then, PC players join PC players, and every player needs the same version.
Is Terraria on the Microsoft Store for PC?
No. The Terraria listing in the Microsoft Store is the Xbox console edition from 505 Games, and it does not install on Windows. Buy the PC game on Steam or GOG instead.
Why won’t Terraria download or launch?
Restart Steam so queued updates finish, then run Verify integrity of game files from the game’s Properties, Installed Files tab. For multiplayer failures, check that every player runs the same version and the same edition.
