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title: Install trex (UNOFFICIAL) on Linux | Snap Store
description: Get the latest version of trex (UNOFFICIAL) for Linux - A terminal-based
  recreation of Google Chrome's famous T-Rex game
url: https://snapcraft.io/trex
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# trex (UNOFFICIAL) (trex)

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latest/stable 377aefc+s2e85

Install latest/stable of trex (UNOFFICIAL)

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**Install using the command line**

```
sudo snap install trex
```

Don't have snapd? [Get set up for snaps](https://snapcraft.io/docs/installing-snapd).

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### Package name

* trex

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### License

* MIT

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### Last updated

* 2 October 2025 - latest/stable
* 23 October 2025 - latest/edge

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### Websites

* [github.com/brlin-tw/trex-snap](https://github.com/brlin-tw/trex-snap "https://github.com/brlin-tw/trex-snap")

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### Contact

* [github.com/brlin-tw/trex-snap/issues](https://github.com/brlin-tw/trex-snap/issues "https://github.com/brlin-tw/trex-snap/issues")

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### Report a bug

* [github.com/brlin-tw/trex-snap/issues](https://github.com/brlin-tw/trex-snap/issues "https://github.com/brlin-tw/trex-snap/issues")

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##### Report a Snap Store violation

* [Report this Snap](https://snapcraft.io/trex#report-snap-modal)

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* [Description](https://snapcraft.io/trex#tab-description)
* [Security](https://snapcraft.io/trex#tab-security)

#### A terminal-based recreation of Google Chrome's famous T-Rex game

**Features**

* Classic T-Rex Gameplay - Jump and duck to avoid obstacles
* Enhanced Mechanics - Power-ups, fire abilities, and invincibility
* Scoring System - Track your high scores and level progression
* Rich Graphics - ASCII art sprites with full color support
* Zero Dependencies - No external libraries required

**Quick Start**

Running:

```
 # Play the game (optimized rendering)
 trex

 # Compatibility mode for older systems
 TUI_DISABLE_WRITEV=1 trex
```

**Controls**

* Space or Up Arrow: Jump over obstacles
* Down Arrow: Duck under pterodactyls
* ESC or Q: Return to menu / Quit game

**Distribution-specific information**

This is NOT an official distribution of trex, please refer to the snap's own issue tracker for support: <https://github.com/brlin-tw/trex-snap/issues>

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## Install trex (UNOFFICIAL) on your Linux distribution

Choose your Linux distribution to get detailed installation instructions. If yours is not shown, get more details on the [installing snapd documentation](https://snapcraft.io/docs/installing-snapd).

[### Arch Linux](https://snapcraft.io/install/trex/arch)

[### CentOS](https://snapcraft.io/install/trex/centos)

[### Debian](https://snapcraft.io/install/trex/debian)

[### elementary OS](https://snapcraft.io/install/trex/elementary)

[### Fedora](https://snapcraft.io/install/trex/fedora)

[### KDE Neon](https://snapcraft.io/install/trex/kde-neon)

[### Kubuntu](https://snapcraft.io/install/trex/kubuntu)

[### Manjaro](https://snapcraft.io/install/trex/manjaro)

[### Pop!\_OS](https://snapcraft.io/install/trex/pop)

[### openSUSE](https://snapcraft.io/install/trex/opensuse)

[### Red Hat Enterprise Linux](https://snapcraft.io/install/trex/rhel)

[### Ubuntu](https://snapcraft.io/install/trex/ubuntu)

[### Raspberry Pi](https://snapcraft.io/install/trex/raspbian)