Do I need a Linux distribution to install LÖVE?

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  • love

    LÖVE is an awesome 2D game framework for Lua.

    You don't need Linux at all. There are Windows binaries for LÖVE on the https://love2d.org/ home page. See https://love2d.org/wiki/Getting_Started to see how to launch games from LÖVE sources.

  • TIC-80

    TIC-80 is a fantasy computer for making, playing and sharing tiny games.

    You also have a fully working Linux environment that can run other GUI applications as well, including more advanced text editors, so you can even make your own games if you like. Plus access to other game engines like Godot and Lua-based fantasy consoles like TIC-80 in addition to love2d.

  • WorkOS

    The modern identity platform for B2B SaaS. The APIs are flexible and easy-to-use, supporting authentication, user identity, and complex enterprise features like SSO and SCIM provisioning.

  • Godot

    Godot Engine – Multi-platform 2D and 3D game engine

    You also have a fully working Linux environment that can run other GUI applications as well, including more advanced text editors, so you can even make your own games if you like. Plus access to other game engines like Godot and Lua-based fantasy consoles like TIC-80 in addition to love2d.

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