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Best Linux gaming distros

While the year of the Linux desktop isn’t here just yet, Linus Torvalds’ brainchild has grown massively since its initial inception in 1991. The operating system is now used to power a variety of ...
The last few years have been great for Linux and Linux users. Support for applications and games has never been better, and it really feels like 2026 could be the year of the Linux gaming desktop.
Gaming on Linux has never been better. Thanks to advances in compatibility layers like Proton, drivers, and distro-level optimizations, Linux now supports thousands of games, from AAA titles to indie ...
Linux gaming is surging with 24,000 verified or playable games on Steam. While Steam Deck momentum tripled Linux share ...
PikaOS is a gaming-centric Linux distribution. PikaOS is based on Debian and offers different versions. You can install and use PikaOS for free. There are now several ...
Gaming on Linux has already come a long way over recent years, with improvements to Valve’s Proton and more gamers switching to Linux, but the newly-formed Open Gaming Collective (OGC) is aiming to ...
Manjaro Linux has long been celebrated for blending the power of Arch Linux with user-friendly features. With the release of Manjaro 25.0 “Zetar”, the distribution takes significant strides in ...
The 6 Linux distros I expect to rule 2026 - as someone who's tested hundreds (and for decades) ...