ChimeraOS

A Linux operating system that turns a PC into a controller-driven, console-style gaming machine.

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About ChimeraOS

ChimeraOS aims to bring a console experience to an ordinary PC. It boots into a controller-friendly interface centred on Steam Big Picture, gives access to games from many platforms, and applies automatic updates in the background.

It is often described as an alternative to SteamOS for hardware Valve does not support. It suits a living-room PC or a dedicated gaming box rather than a general-purpose desktop.

Strengths

  • Fully controller-compatible interface
  • Automatic updates that run in the background
  • Games from many platforms in one place

Limitations

  • Not designed as a general desktop system
  • Built around Steam Big Picture

Details

Pricing
FreeFree to download.
License
Open source, license not stated
Developer
The ChimeraOS contributors
Platforms
Linux
How it runs
Operating system
Best suited for
A living-room PC used like a games console
Categories
Gaming tools
Last verified
Added
Provenance
Selected from the TechWalrus Resource Hub (Lite OS & Custom Builds); facts checked against the developer's own pages, 2 sources on file.

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