Godot Game Engine

The Godot Game Engine has rapidly gained popularity as a free, open-source, and highly versatile tool for game development. Whether you're crafting 2D or 3D games, Godot offers a feature-rich environment with a focus on accessibility, flexibility, and a lightweight design.

For ChromeOS users, the ability to run Godot opens up a world of creative opportunities directly from your Chromebook. With the advent of Linux (Crostini) support on ChromeOS, developers can now install and use powerful tools like Godot without needing a traditional PC. This guide is tailored to walk you through the process of setting up and using the Godot Game Engine on your ChromeOS device, ensuring you can unleash your game development potential seamlessly.

Whether you're a beginner taking your first steps into game creation or an experienced developer looking to explore Godot on ChromeOS, this tutorial will provide clear, step-by-step instructions to get you up and running in no time. Let’s dive in and transform your Chromebook into a game development powerhouse!

Installing The Godot Game Engine on ChromeOS (Non .NET Version)

unzip Godot_*
rm Godot_*.zip
mkdir -p ~bin
mv Godot* ~/bin/Godot
chmod +x ~/bin/Godot

unzip Godot_*
rm Godot_*.zip
mkdir -p ~bin
mv Godot* ~/bin/Godot
chmod +x ~/bin/Godot

Installing The Godot Game Engine on ChromeOS (.NET Version)

Some Godot Developers may wish to install the .NET version of Godot which uses Mono to enable support for the C# Programming Language. You will need to follow the instructions to install Microsoft's .NET SDK prior to installing Godot

unzip Godot_*
rm Godot_*.zip
mkdir -p ~bin
mv Godot* ~/bin/Godot
chmod +x ~/bin/Godot

unzip Godot_*
rm Godot_*.zip
mkdir -p ~bin
mv Godot* ~/bin/Godot
chmod +x ~/bin/Godot

Launching The Godot Game Engine on ChromeOS

Regardless of the version of Godot you install, you can run Godot by running the Godot command in the ChromeOS Linux Terminal