How to Install Teeworlds on Elementary OS

Teeworlds is a free, open-source and multiplayer 2D shooting game. In this tutorial, we will guide you on how to install Teeworlds on Elementary OS.

Prerequisites

Before we proceed with the installation process, make sure that your system has the following prerequisites:

• Elementary OS, latest version.
• A stable and strong internet connection.

Step 1: Download Teeworlds

The first step is to download the latest version of Teeworlds from the official website. You can download it from the following link: https://www.teeworlds.com/?page=downloads

Step 2: Install Dependencies

Before we proceed with the installation process, we need to install some dependencies that are required by Teeworlds. To install them, open the terminal and run the following command:

sudo apt install libcurl4-openssl-dev libfreetype6-dev libglew-dev libogg-dev libopus-dev libopusfile-dev libpng-dev libvorbis-dev zlib1g-dev

This command will install all the required dependencies.

Step 3: Extract Teeworlds

After downloading Teeworlds, open the terminal and navigate to the downloaded directory. Then, extract the downloaded file by running the following command:

tar -xvf teeworlds-0.xx.x-linux_x86_64.tar.gz

Replace "0.xx.x" with the version that you downloaded.

Step 4: Move Teeworlds

Next, we need to move Teeworlds to the /opt directory. Open the terminal and run the following command:

sudo mv teeworlds /opt

Step 5: Create a Launcher

To access Teeworlds easily, we need to create a launcher. Open the terminal and run the following command:

sudo nano /usr/share/applications/teeworlds.desktop

Then, paste the following content into the file:

[Desktop Entry]
Type=Application
Name=Teeworlds
Exec=/opt/teeworlds/teeworlds
Icon=/opt/teeworlds/icon.png
Categories=Game;

Press Ctrl + X to save and exit.

Step 6: Launch Teeworlds

Now, you can launch Teeworlds from the Applications Launcher or by running the following command in the terminal:

teeworlds

Conclusion

We have successfully installed Teeworlds on Elementary OS. You can now enjoy playing this fun and exciting 2D shooting game.

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