I tried downloading google but it says there's something wrong with the package
and when i try to download minecraft it just opens up the file and no runable program and when i try to run steam even from the software store place it says it needs to install packages but it can't and for every one of these things i try to google how to fix but they all never work
Added (1). Also can't run online games because i can't get flash player to work
I have to admit I've had a lot of problems with Ubuntu also. Try Zorin or Linux Mint, they seem to work better for me.
You must be really screwing up if you are having trouble with Ubuntu…
However, Ubuntu is not made for games. But it can be done if you do it right-
Maybe this link will help-
http://www.howtogeek.com/198476/how-to-install-minecraft-on-ubuntu-or-any-other-linux-distribution/
Its not difficult, you just have to learn how to do it properly.
Pick up a linux ubuntu book from your local library to walk you through it.
Its defo worth the time to learn.