2] Install Minecraft: Java Edition for Chromebook This version of Minecraft is more complicated to run on Chromebooks, and that’s because it only supports the likes of Windows, macOS, and Linux.

With Optifine downloaded, right-click and select 'Open with'. From here, select the Java option. Now, a menu for Optifine will appear; click install and then head over to the Minecraft launcher.

Mojang recently released Minecraft 1.21.8 Java Edition. This update brings various small bugs related to graphics cards, especially Intel Integrated Graphics.

It is possible to play the Java Edition of Minecraft on a Chromebook. The method to install it is a bit tedious, and it requires a few prerequisites, including a Chromebook sold in 2019 or later.

It's not too hard to get Minecraft up and running on your Steam Deck, and you're able to play the full Java edition without any issues. You can also play the Bedrock edition if you'd like.