Gaming software · 8 apps · read 28 Oct 2026
Best Linux Distros for Gaming
Every app below comes from VGKami's research centre, with what its maker publishes: the price, a free plan or trial, open source, and where it runs. The order is the centre's where it has one, then A to Z. 8 of them are free to start.
- #1
Batocera
Linux · self-hosted
PriceFreeVisit site - #2B
Bazzite
By Universal Blue
PriceFreeVisit site - #3DO
Drauger OS
By Drauger OS Project
PriceFreeVisit site - #4H
HoloISO
By HoloISO Project
PriceFreeVisit site - #5NL
Nobara Linux
By Nobara Project
PriceFreeVisit site - #6P
PikaOS
By PikaOS Project
PriceFreeVisit site - #7PO
Pop!_OS
Open source · Linux
PriceFreeVisit site - #8
Steam
Android · api · iOS · Linux
PriceFreeVisit site
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