In this guide, we'll walk you through the process of installing itch.io on your Chromebook. Itch.io is a popular platform for indie game developers and players, offering a wide variety of unique and creative games. By following these steps, you'll be able to access this exciting world of indie games directly from your Chromebook.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, it's important to note that this tutorial is specifically designed for Chromebooks with an Intel or AMD CPU that support Linux Apps. Unfortunately, this method won't work on Chromebooks with an ARM64 architecture CPU. If you're unsure about your Chromebook's specifications, you can check our list of all Chromebooks with Linux Apps (Crostini) support.

Video Tutorial

We've prepared a video tutorial to guide you through the process visually. Feel free to follow along with the video as you go through the written instructions below.

Step-by-Step Installation Guide

Here are the commands you'll need to run in your terminal to install itch.io. We'll explain each step in detail:

1. sudo apt update
2. sudo apt install flatpak
3. sudo flatpak remote-add --if-not-exists flathub https://flathub.org/repo/flathub.flatpakrepo
4. sudo flatpak install flathub io.itch.itch
5. sudo chown root:root /usr/bin/bwrap && sudo chmod u+s /usr/bin/bwrap

1. Update Your System

First, we'll update the package lists for upgrades and new package installations:

sudo apt update

2. Install Flatpak

Next, we'll install Flatpak, which is a utility for software deployment and package management for Linux:

sudo apt install flatpak

3. Add the Flathub Repository

Now, we'll add the Flathub repository, which hosts a large collection of Flatpak applications:

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

4. Install itch.io

With Flatpak set up, we can now install itch.io:

sudo flatpak install flathub io.itch.itch

5. Set Permissions

Finally, we need to set the correct permissions for a tool that itch.io needs to launch:

sudo chown root:root /usr/bin/bwrap && sudo chmod u+s /usr/bin/bwrap

After completing these steps, itch.io should be installed on your Chromebook and ready to use. You can launch it from your app menu.

Additional Information

Itch.io is more than just a game store - it's a vibrant community of indie developers and gamers. By installing it on your Chromebook, you're opening up access to thousands of unique games, many of which are free or pay-what-you-want. It's a great platform for discovering new and experimental games that you might not find on larger platforms.

If you encounter any issues during the installation process, here are a few troubleshooting tips:

• Make sure your Chromebook's Linux environment is up to date
• If a command fails, try running it again - sometimes temporary network issues can cause problems
• If you get a permission error, make sure you're using 'sudo' for commands that require it

For more information about Flatpak and itch.io, you can visit their official websites:

• Itch.io on Flathub
• Official Itch.io Website

If you have any questions or need further assistance, please don't hesitate to leave a comment on our YouTube video. We're here to help!

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