Here is your up to date list of what distro you should be picking if you want to start gaming on Linux in 2026. The latest ...
Valve has transformed gaming on Linux with Proton, a translation layer used by the company's SteamOS and gaming handhelds. The suite of tools is also available for all Linux-based distros and can be ...
We’ve evaluated these Linux distros for gaming in many aspects. Some of the basic factors we looked at are disk space for installation, support for several types of controllers (including PlayStation ...
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Best Linux gaming distros

Linux gaming has come a long way in recent years, especially with the launch of SteamOS which has in turn bolstered the ...
Gaming on Linux has come a long way; PikaOS is one such distro that offers a user-friendly, out-of-the-box experience.
For years, Windows users frustrated with constant changes, aggressive updates, and growing system bloat have flirted with switching to Linux. But 2025 marks a noticeable shift: a new generation of ...
Sometimes, a somewhat obscure Linux distribution might be just what you're looking for. Is either CachyOS or Nobara the one?
Pop!_OS is a new Ubuntu-based Linux distribution from System76, flaunting the COSMIC Desktop Environment and available on either a PC of your choice or one of many US-made laptops or desktops. While ...
Something to look forward to: Steam users have long wondered about when Valve might make the Steam Deck's custom Linux distro available for other devices. While the company hasn't disclosed its ...