Download Axe'n'Stax
Browser is the easier path for alpha.
Per ADR-003 the PWA is the primary alpha client — no install, runs on Chromebook, Linux, Mac, Windows. Open the game in Chrome 121+, Edge 121+, or Brave with WebGPU enabled. Firefox and Safari aren't supported yet.
The native binary below is for Linux power users who want desktop performance and split-screen multiplayer.
No Build Available
The binary hasn't been built yet. Build on the host with:
cd ~/MintAI/AxeNStax/game/engine && \ CARGO_TARGET_DIR=~/MintAI/AxeNStax/build cargo build --release
Prerequisites (Linux Mint / Ubuntu / Debian)
Install these before running the game:
sudo apt update
sudo apt install -y \
libudev-dev \
libvulkan1 \
mesa-vulkan-drivers \
vulkan-tools \
libwayland-client0 \
libxkbcommon0 \
libx11-6 \
libxi6 \
libxcursor1 \
libxrandr2
What each package does
| Package | Why |
|---|---|
libudev-dev | Gamepad/controller support (gilrs crate) |
libvulkan1 | Vulkan runtime (GPU rendering via wgpu) |
mesa-vulkan-drivers | Open-source GPU drivers (Intel, AMD) |
vulkan-tools | Optional: vulkaninfo to verify GPU support |
libwayland-client0 | Wayland display protocol |
libxkbcommon0 | Keyboard handling |
libx11-6, libxi6, libxcursor1, libxrandr2 | X11 display protocol (fallback) |
Verify Vulkan works
vulkaninfo --summary
You should see your GPU listed. If not, you may need proprietary drivers (NVIDIA) or a newer kernel.
NVIDIA users
sudo apt install nvidia-driver-550 # or latest available # Then reboot
Controller Setup
Xbox and PlayStation controllers work out of the box via USB or Bluetooth. For split-screen, connect two controllers.
Chromebook & everything else
Use the browser path. axenstax.app in Chrome 121+ is the supported way to play on Chromebook, Mac, Windows, or Android. The Linux native binary above is the only "install" option, and only for x86-64 Linux.
Crostini (Linux on Chromebook) might run the native binary, but GPU passthrough is limited and performance is poor — the browser path is faster and easier.