How to install Deltatraveler on a Chromebook in 2024

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In this guide, we'll walk you through the process of installing Deltatraveler on your Chromebook. Deltatraveler is an exciting indie game that you can now enjoy on your Chrome OS device, thanks to Linux app support. This tutorial provides step-by-step instructions to complement our video guide, ensuring you can follow along easily.

Compatibility Check

Before we begin, it's important to note that this tutorial is specifically designed for Chromebooks with Intel or AMD processors that support Linux Apps. Unfortunately, if your Chromebook has an ARM64 architecture CPU, this method won't work for you.

Video Tutorial

Step-by-Step Installation Guide

Follow these steps to install Deltatraveler on your Chromebook:

  1. Enable Linux Apps on your Chromebook if you haven't already. You can do this by going to your system settings, clicking on the "About Chrome OS" section, and selecting "Set up" under the Developer section.
  2. Download the Deltatraveler Linux installation package from the official website.
  3. Move the downloaded installer to the Linux folder in your file manager.
  4. Open a terminal session from your app menu.
  5. Run the following commands in order:
1) unzip deltatraveler-linux-v3.0.7.zip
2) chmod 755 DELTATRAVELER.x86_64
3) ./DELTATRAVELER.x86_64
4) sudo apt update
5) sudo apt install kmenuedit
6) kmenuedit

These commands will unzip the game, make it executable, launch it to ensure everything works, update your Linux system repositories, install a menu editor, and launch the menu editor.

Adding Deltatraveler to Your App Menu

After running the commands, you'll want to add Deltatraveler to your app menu for easy access:

  1. In the menu editor, choose a category for the game.
  2. Click on "New Item" and choose a name for the desktop entry.
  3. Set the command to "DELTATRAVELER.x86_64".
  4. Save the launcher.

Now you can launch Deltatraveler from your app menu like any other application!

Troubleshooting Tips

If you encounter any issues during the installation process, try these troubleshooting steps:

  • Ensure your Chromebook's Linux environment is up to date by running "sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade" in the terminal.
  • Check that you have enough free space in your Linux container.
  • If the game doesn't launch, try running it from the terminal to see any error messages.

Additional Resources

For more information and support, check out these resources:

We hope this guide helps you get Deltatraveler up and running on your Chromebook. Enjoy exploring this exciting indie game on your Chrome OS device!

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