Bazzite
A Fedora-based Linux distribution set up for gaming on desktops, handhelds, tablets and living-room PCs.
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About Bazzite
Bazzite is a Linux operating system aimed at gaming. It ships with Steam pre-installed, HDR and VRR support, tuned CPU schedulers and community tools for gaming and streaming. Lutris comes pre-installed for games from other stores, such as Epic, GOG, EA, Ubisoft Connect and itch.io, and can add them to Steam Gaming Mode.
There are editions for desktops and for handhelds and home theater PCs. Updates can be rolled back, and the documentation covers software installation, Waydroid and Secure Boot. It suits both Linux newcomers and enthusiasts.
Strengths
- Steam and Lutris pre-installed
- HDR, VRR and gaming-tuned CPU schedulers
- Separate edition for handhelds and HTPCs
- Updates can be rolled back
Limitations
- Replaces your existing operating system
- Some games with anti-cheat do not run on Linux
Details
- Pricing
- FreeFree to download, with optional supporter donations.
- License
- Open source, license not stated
- Developer
- The Bazzite contributors
- Platforms
- Linux
- How it runs
- Operating system
- Account
- Not required
- Best suited for
- A ready-made Linux gaming setup on a PC, handheld or TV computer
- Categories
- Gaming tools
- Last verified
- Added
- Provenance
- Facts checked against the developer's own pages and store listings, 1 sources on file.
Alternatives to Bazzite
Compare allSoftware that can replace Bazzite for an important use case, and what changes if you switch.
SteamOS
Valve's Linux-based gaming operating system for the Steam Deck and other supported devices.
SteamOS is Valve's official, closed-source system built around Steam, but it is only supported on specific devices such as the Steam Deck and some AMD PCs.
ChimeraOS
A Linux operating system that turns a PC into a controller-driven, console-style gaming machine.
ChimeraOS gives a controller-driven, console-style interface built around Steam Big Picture with background updates, but it is not designed as a general desktop system.
Nobara
A Fedora-based Linux desktop tuned for gaming, streaming and content creation out of the box.
Nobara is also Fedora-based, with WINE, OBS Studio, codecs and tuned NVIDIA and AMD drivers set up, but it is a hobby project without Bazzite's rollback updates.
CachyOS
A performance-tuned Linux distribution based on Arch Linux, with CPU-optimized packages and a custom kernel.
CachyOS is Arch-based rather than Fedora-based, with CPU-optimized packages, a choice of kernel schedulers and a rolling release that needs regular updates.
Garuda Linux
An Arch-based Linux distribution with a gaming edition, performance tweaks and the Chaotic-AUR repository.
Garuda Linux is Arch-based with a dedicated gaming edition, the Chaotic-AUR repository and default performance tweaks, but rolling updates need regular attention.
Drauger OS
An Ubuntu-based Linux distribution tuned for desktop gaming performance.
Drauger OS is Ubuntu-based with an in-house gaming kernel, preinstalled launchers and KDE Plasma, but it comes from a small team and has no handheld edition.
Pop!_OS
An Ubuntu-based Linux desktop operating system from System76, focused on productivity and customization.
Pop!_OS is an Ubuntu-based desktop from System76 with NVIDIA and hybrid graphics support and full-disk encryption, focused on productivity more than gaming presets.
Ubuntu GamePack
An Ubuntu-based Linux distribution preloaded with Steam, Wine and other gaming tools.
Ubuntu GamePack is Ubuntu-based with Steam, Wine tools, DXVK and console emulation included, a Windows 10 style interface, and it is not open source.
Bazzite as an alternative
Listings that name Bazzite as an alternative.
Fedora Games Lab
An official Fedora Linux edition that comes preloaded with a selection of open source games.
Bazzite is also Fedora-based but aims at commercial gaming, with Steam and Lutris preinstalled plus HDR and VRR, rather than bundling open source games.
Similar software
Related functionality, not necessarily a direct replacement.
GameMode
A Linux daemon and library that temporarily applies performance optimisations while a game is running.
Gamescope
Valve's micro-compositor for Linux games, used in the SteamOS session and as a nested compositor.
Lutris
A Linux gaming platform that installs the right emulator, Wine build or engine for each game and launches them from one place.
Decky Loader
A plugin loader that adds community plugins to the Steam Deck's gaming mode interface.
Proton
Valve's Wine-based compatibility tool that lets Steam run Windows games on Linux.
MangoHud
A Vulkan and OpenGL overlay for Linux games that shows FPS, temperatures, CPU and GPU load.
