Tutorial: Playing Minecraft on Linux

Minecraft can be played on many different platforms and devices, including various flavors and distributions of Linux systems. This tutorial will show you how to run several editions of Minecraft on Linux systems.

Since Minecraft: Java Edition is made in Java, which is designed to run on as many systems as possible, the game can easily be ported over Linux and is supported officially by the Minecraft Launcher.

The Minecraft Launcher is available directly from the official Minecraft website, but in Linux systems, it's recommended that you install the launcher from your Linux distribution's provided package manager or app store; this is because package managers simplify the installation process by getting the right package designed specifically for your distribution, they also provide other benefits, like automatic update for the launcher and reduced app size with the program's managed dependencies.