Well, not sure what happened, but can't run Zilif anymore on my Windows 10, but can run https://doctorspacebar.itch.io/ruphand-an-apothecarys-adventure
And both are RPG Maker MV, IIRC, so not sure what's going on. Probably something about Windows updating.
Only got an Optional update waiting for me, gonna see if that fixes it.
2025-01 Cumulative Update Preview for Windows 10 Version 22H2 for x64-based Systems (KB5050081)
Don't seem to help. Gonna try Linux Steam Proton. Nope on that front too, even though it does also work for Ruphand...