Getting fluXis running on your machine is straightforward. The easiest path is through Steam, which handles installation, automatic updates, and library management in one place. If you prefer to manage the game manually — or if you are on a system without Steam — you can download a pre-built release archive directly from GitHub. Both methods give you the same game binary; the only difference is how updates are delivered.Documentation Index
Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://mintlify.com/InventiveRhythm/fluXis/llms.txt
Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.
System Requirements
Before installing, make sure your machine meets the minimum requirements. fluXis is built on osu!framework, which targets modern desktop hardware and relies on OpenGL for rendering.| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10, macOS 12, Ubuntu 20.04 | Latest stable release |
| CPU | Dual-core 2 GHz | Quad-core 3 GHz |
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| GPU | OpenGL 3.3 compatible | Dedicated GPU with 2 GB VRAM |
| Storage | 500 MB (game) + map library | SSD recommended |
| Runtime | No extra runtime needed (Steam / standalone builds are self-contained) | — |
The standalone GitHub release bundles the .NET 8 runtime, so you do not
need to install the .NET SDK separately just to play. The SDK is only required
if you intend to build from source.
Method 1 — Steam (Recommended)
Steam is the primary distribution channel for fluXis. It provides one-click installation, automatic delta updates, and cloud save support.Open the fluXis Steam page
Visit the fluXis store page at
https://store.steampowered.com/app/3440100/fluXis/.
You will need a free Steam account. If you do not have one yet, click
Login on the Steam website and follow the account-creation flow.
Click Play Game / Install
On the store page, click the green Play Game button (or Install if
you are viewing it inside the Steam client). Steam will prompt you to choose
an installation directory and begin downloading the game.
Wait for the download to complete
Download size varies by version but is typically under 200 MB for the base
game. Your existing map library and skin files are stored separately in your
user data folder and are not affected by game updates.
Method 2 — GitHub Releases
If you prefer a standalone installation, every tagged release is published as a downloadable archive on GitHub.Go to the Releases page
Navigate to
https://github.com/InventiveRhythm/fluXis/releases.
The latest stable release is always listed at the top of the page.
Download the archive for your platform
Under Assets, download the archive that matches your operating system.
See the GitHub releases page
for the current asset names — they are listed directly under each release.
Extract the archive
Extract the downloaded archive to a folder of your choice. On Windows you
can right-click and select Extract All. On macOS and Linux, use your
system’s archive tool or the
tar command with the filename shown on the
releases page, for example:Run the executable
Inside the extracted folder, launch the game:
- Windows — double-click
fluXis.Desktop.exe - macOS — open
fluXis.Desktop.app(you may need to allow it under System Settings → Privacy & Security on first run) - Linux — run
./fluXis.Desktopfrom a terminal, or create a.desktopshortcut