In this guide, we'll walk you through the process of installing Minetest on Linux Mint 22. Minetest is an open-source voxel game engine with easy modding and game creation.

What is Minetest?

Minetest is a free, open-source alternative to games like Minecraft. It offers a sandbox-style environment where players can build, explore, and create their own games and mods. Its lightweight nature makes it an excellent choice for older or less powerful computers.

Installation Process

We'll be using Flatpak to install Minetest. Flatpak is a next-generation technology for building and distributing desktop applications on Linux. It allows us to install the latest version of Minetest easily and keep it updated.

Step 1: Add the Flathub Repository

First, we need to add the Flathub repository to our system. Flathub is the central place for building and hosting Flatpak applications. Run the following command in your terminal:

sudo flatpak remote-add --if-not-exists flathub https://flathub.org/repo/flathub.flatpakrepo

Step 2: Install Minetest

Now that we have the Flathub repository added, we can install Minetest. Use this command:

sudo flatpak install flathub net.minetest.Minetest

The system will prompt you to confirm the installation. Type 'y' and press Enter when asked.

Step 3: Launch Minetest

After the installation is complete, you can launch Minetest from your application menu or by using the command line:

flatpak run net.minetest.Minetest

Additional Information

Flatpak offers several advantages for installing applications:

• Sandboxing: Applications run in isolation from the rest of the system
• Dependency Management: All required libraries are bundled with the application
• Easy Updates: Flatpak makes it simple to keep your applications up to date

If you encounter any issues during installation, make sure your system is up to date and that you have the latest version of Flatpak installed.

Learn More

To learn more about Minetest and explore its features, visit the official website:

https://www.minetest.net/

For more information about the Flatpak version of Minetest, check out its Flathub page:

https://flathub.org/apps/net.minetest.Minetest

Video Tutorial

For a visual guide with background music, check out our video tutorial:

We hope this guide helps you get started with Minetest on Linux Mint. Happy gaming and creating!