{"id":1314,"date":"2021-12-16T12:49:48","date_gmt":"2021-12-16T09:49:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/files2.tojikon.net\/files-cloud\/2021\/09\/17\/how-to-play-games-with-itch-io-on-linux\/https:\/\/files2.tojikon.net\/files-cloud\/2021\/09\/17\/how-to-play-games-with-itch-io-on-linux\/"},"modified":"2021-12-16T12:49:48","modified_gmt":"2021-12-16T09:49:48","slug":"how-to-play-games-with-itch-io-on-linux","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tojikon.net\/en\/1314-how-to-play-games-with-itch-io-on-linux\/","title":{"rendered":"How to play games with Itch.io on Linux"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Itch.io is a website that allows independent developers to host, sell and distribute their video games. It is widely known for helping get indie games off the ground. Here\u2019s how to play games with Itch.io on Linux!<\/p>\n

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Installing Itch on Linux<\/h2>\n

Itch is available for all Linux users via a universal installer downloadable from the official website. So, no matter what Linux operating system you use, you\u2019ll be able to get this app working.<\/p>\n

To start the installation process, you\u2019ll have to download the installer to your computer. To download the app installer, you\u2019ll need to head over to the Itch website. After going to the website, find the \u201cStart Download\u201d button.\u00a0<\/p>\n

When you click on the \u201cStart Download\u201d button, your web browser of choice will save the \u201citch-setup\u201d file to your downloads folder. When the process is complete, open up a terminal window on the Linux desktop.<\/p>\n

To open up a terminal window on the Linux desktop, press Ctrl + Alt + T<\/strong> on the keyboard. Alternatively, search for \u201cTerminal\u201d in the app menu and launch it that way.<\/p>\n

With the terminal window open, use the CD<\/strong> command to move the terminal window into the \u201cDownloads\u201d folder. This folder has the \u201citch-setup\u201d file that you need to run to get the app working.<\/p>\n

\ncd ~\/Downloads\n<\/pre>\n
Inside the \u201cDownloads\u201d folder, use the chmod<\/strong> command to change the permissions of the \u201citch-setup\u201d installation file so that it is executable. Without changing the permissions, it will not run.<\/p>\n
\nsudo chmod +x itch-setup\n<\/pre>\n
After updating the installation file\u2019s permissions, the \u201citch-setup\u201d file will be able to execute as a program. From here, you can run the setup file using the command below.<\/p>\n
\n.\/itch-setup\n<\/pre>\n
Once the \u201citch-setup\u201d file is executed as a program on the Linux desktop, the Itch installation tool will appear on the screen. This installation tool will show you that it is installing the game client on your system. It will take a few minutes to complete.<\/p>\n
When the Itch installer is finished, the installer will close, and you\u2019ll be returned to the Linux desktop. From here, open up the app menu and locate \u201cItch\u201d in your app menu, and open it up on the Linux desktop.<\/p>\n
When the Itch application is open on the Linux desktop, you\u2019ll see a login screen. If you do not have an account, click the \u201cRegister\u201d button at the client\u2019s bottom. Selecting this button will open up the Itch registration page.<\/p>\n
On the Itch registration page, create a new account. Be sure to use a secure, memorable password so that you can keep your account safe.<\/p>\n
How to play games with Itch.io on Linux<\/h2>\n
To play games on Itch.io, follow the step-by-step instructions down below.<\/p>\n
Step 1:<\/strong> Inside of the Itch application on your Linux desktop, find the \u201cUsername\/Email\u201d text box and click on it with your mouse. After selecting this button with the mouse, type in your Itch username or email address.<\/p>\n
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Step 2:<\/strong> After writing your username\/email address in the first box, click on the second box and type in your password. Then, press the Enter<\/strong> key to log into your account.<\/p>\n
Step 3:<\/strong> Once you\u2019ve logged into Itch, find the \u201cExplore\u201d button and select it with the mouse. When you choose this button, you\u2019ll see the Itch game store. From here, look for the \u201cBrowse\u201d section on the right-hand sidebar and click on the \u201cGames\u201d button underneath.<\/p>\n
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Step 4:<\/strong> When you choose the \u201cGames\u201d section, you\u2019ll be presented with available games in the Itch store. From here, look at the \u201cfilter results\u201d sidebar. Then, look in the sidebar and click on the \u201cLinux\u201d tag.<\/p>\n
Selecting the \u201cLinux\u201d tag will filter Itch so that it only shows you games available on Linux.<\/p>\n
Step 5:<\/strong> After choosing your platform, it is time to select your price point in Itch. Locate the \u201cPrice\u201d section on the side. The \u201cPrice\u201d section has \u201cFree,\u201d \u201cOn Sale,\u201d \u201cPaid,\u201d and others.<\/p>\n
For free games, click on the \u201cFree\u201d button. To get games on sale, click the \u201cOn Sale\u201d button. For paid games, select \u201cPaid.\u201d<\/p>\n
Step 6:<\/strong> When you\u2019ve decided what price point your games will be, look through the search results and find something to play. Once you\u2019ve found a game you\u2019d like to play, select it in the search results to access the game\u2019s Itch page.<\/p>\n
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Step 7:<\/strong> On the game\u2019s Itch page, find the download button and click on it with the mouse. When you select this button, the game will download. Downloading may take a bit of time to complete, so sit back and be patient.<\/p>\n
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Step 8:<\/strong> When your game is done downloading, find the \u201cLibrary\u201d button and click on it with the mouse. Then, locate your game in the Itch client and select it to start it up!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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