How to Install Godot on Ubuntu 24.04 – Step-by-step

Installing

3. 3. Installing Godot

   And to Install Godot on Ubuntu
   First, make the Target Directory, from Command Line:

   sudo mkdir /opt/Godot/

   And Extract it directly into the Target:

   sudo unzip -d /opt/Godot/ ~/Downloads/Godot*.zip

   But if you are in Trouble to Find Out it on Terminal See: How to Access Downloads Folder from Browser.
   (Here a System-wide Installation, for a Local one simply Run it from inside the Home Directory.)
   Then Rename it to make easier the Path Setup:

   sudo mv /opt/Godot* /opt/Godot

   Next Fix Permissions with:

   sudo chown -R root:root /opt/Godot*

   Skip this in case of a Local Setup into your Home Folder…
   Finally, amend the User Path:

   echo "export PATH=$PATH:/opt/Godot" >> ~/.bashrc

   And to Reload it simply:

   bash

4. 4. Launching Godot

   Finally, Launch & Enjoy Godot Game Engine
   From Shell with:

   Godot

   Hit the “Tab” to Autocomplete the above Command!

   How to Create App Launcher on Main Menu.

   Make Desktop Launcher for Menu Guide

   Create Linux Desktop Launcher
   

5. 5. Godot Getting-Started

   Getting-Started with Godot for Ubuntu GNU/Linux

   Godot QuickStart Guide

   How to Getting-Started with Godot on Ubuntu
   

So Now I’m truly Happy if My Guide could Help you to Quick-Start with Godot on Ubuntu 24.04 Noble!