13 Best Linux distros for gaming in 2022

Gaming Gaming Distribution Linux

Lakka Landing Page
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Lakka

Lakka is the official Linux distribution of RetroArch and the libretro ecosystem.
Pricing:
- Open Source
All the emulators are compiled with the best optimizations possible and so Lakka OS runs the games more smoothly than the normal emulators. Most games will require very few hardware resource, except for the Playstation or Xbox games.

#Gaming #Gaming Tools #Emulators 5 social mentions
SparkyLinux Landing Page

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SparkyLinux

The project page of SparkyLinux distribution

Overall, if you’re an avid gamer inclined towards playing games on an emulator, it’s a game over once you install the SparkyLinux – Gameover edition.

#Linux #Operating Systems #Linux Distribution 2 social mentions
Ubuntu GamePack Landing Page

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Ubuntu GamePack

UALinux / Technology of the future - already today

However, with Ubuntu GamePack you also get a time-limited trial version of CrossOver, which is a proprietary compatibility app based on WINE that you can use to run Windows games (and apps). The distro also includes the DOSBox emulator to run DOS games as well as ScummVM to run classic adventure and role-playing games.

#Gaming #Linux #Operating Systems 1 social mentions
Manjaro Landing Page

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Manjaro

Manjaro Linux is a linux distribution which is based on arch linux. It uses the PACMAN package manager.

If you like to have the latest and greatest driver support along with a kernel upgrade, a rolling release distribution like Manjaro Linux would be a good pick.

#Operating Systems #Linux #Linux Distribution 123 social mentions
Drauger OS Landing Page

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Drauger OS

Drauger OS is an Ubuntu-based Linux desktop gaming distribution that ships with many modifications and optimizations over stock Ubuntu that are intended to improve gaming performance and the gaming experience.

#Gaming #Gaming Distribution #Gaming Tools 1 social mentions
Garuda Linux Landing Page

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Garuda Linux

Garuda Linux is an appealing Arch Linux based Distro with BTRFS (modern filesystem), Linux-zen kernel, auto snapshots, gaming edition and a lot more bleeding edge features..

Garuda Linux is rather less known distribution but could be a good fit for general purpose desktop computing and gaming.

#Laptops #Privacy #Distributions 94 social mentions
Fedora Games Landing Page

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Fedora Games

The Fedora Games spin offers a perfect showcase of the best games available in Fedora. The included games span several genres, from first-person shooters to real-time and turn-based strategy games to puzzle games.

What makes Fedora Games Spin a solid choice for gaming is its extensive list of preinstalled free games. Over 100 free Linux games come preinstalled on this OS, letting users start gaming as soon as the OS is installed.

#Gaming #Games #Gaming Distribution 2 social mentions
Kubuntu Landing Page

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Kubuntu

Linux operating system distribution derived from Ubuntu but with KDE environment.

Not just limited to our forums (itsfoss.community) but also some Reddit threads pointed at Kubuntu as their preferred choice just because they feel KDE desktop environment is easy on their system resources which improves their gaming experience.

#Linux #Operating Systems #Linux Distribution 73 social mentions
Solus OS Landing Page
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Solus OS

Solus Operating System is a Linux distribution built from scratch, exclusively for desktop systems.
Pricing:
- Open Source
#Linux #Operating Systems #Linux Distribution 6 social mentions
Pop!_OS Landing Page

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Pop!_OS

A developer-focused minimalist Linux distro from System 76

The Pop!_OS distro by hardware vendor System76 is one of the best options for gamers who want to assemble their own gaming installation.

#Linux #Operating Systems #Linux Distribution 450 social mentions
Linux Mint Landing Page
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Linux Mint

Linux Mint is one of the most popular desktop Linux distributions and used by millions of people.
Pricing:
- Open Source
Unlike some Ubuntu flavors (like Kubuntu & Lubuntu), which provides 3 years of system updates, Linux Mint offers 5 years of updates no matter what desktop environment you go for.

#Linux Distribution #Linux #Operating Systems 423 social mentions
ChimeraOS Landing Page

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ChimeraOS

Steam, Epic, GOG, retro consoles, and more... all from your couch

#Gaming #Gaming Tools #Gaming Distribution 57 social mentions
Batocera.linux Landing Page
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Batocera.linux

Batocera.linux is an open-source and completely free retro-gaming distribution that can be copied to a USB stick or an SD card with the aim of turning any computer/nano computer into a gaming console during a game or permanently.
Pricing:
- Open Source
#Gaming #Gaming Tools #Gaming Distribution 41 social mentions