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Bazzite is a free Linux operating system for PCs, built on Fedora, that you install in place of Windows or another system. It is aimed at people who want a Linux desktop that works well for gaming, including on Steam Deck-style handhelds and living-room PCs.
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Fedora Atomic with gaming-focused setup built in
How many people bookmarked its code on GitHub. It shows how popular it is, not how good it is or how well it replaces the app.
How hard it is to start using it. Easy: install it like a normal app, or use it in your browser. Advanced: you run it on your own server, use the command line, or it is a tool for developers.
Its code changed within the last year, so someone is still looking after it.
Does the whole job.
Ordered by how fully it replaces the app, Verified, setup and, when there are enough, people's votes.
- FedoraActive
- BazziteUses it underneath
ChimeraOS is a version of Linux (a free computer operating system) that turns a regular PC into a game console, with a controller-friendly screen for starting games. It is meant for people who want to play PC games without using Windows.
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How many people bookmarked its code on GitHub. It shows how popular it is, not how good it is or how well it replaces the app.
How hard it is to start using it. Easy: install it like a normal app, or use it in your browser. Advanced: you run it on your own server, use the command line, or it is a tool for developers.
Its code changed within the last year, so someone is still looking after it.
Does the whole job.
Ordered by how fully it replaces the app, Verified, setup and, when there are enough, people's votes.

CachyOS is a free Linux operating system for computers, built on Arch Linux and tuned to run faster. It is aimed at people who want a speedy desktop with an easy installer and a choice of desktop environments.
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Arch Linux with performance-tuned packages and a friendlier installer
How many people bookmarked its code on GitHub. It shows how popular it is, not how good it is or how well it replaces the app.
How hard it is to start using it. Easy: install it like a normal app, or use it in your browser. Advanced: you run it on your own server, use the command line, or it is a tool for developers.
Its code changed within the last year, so someone is still looking after it.
Does part of the job.
Ordered by how fully it replaces the app, Verified, setup and, when there are enough, people's votes.
- Arch LinuxActive
- CachyOSUses it underneath
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