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PikaOS Linux

PikaOS Linux is a Linux distribution based on Debian's cutting-edge "Unstable" branch, optimised for gaming. It is designed to provide out-of-the-box gaming experience, excellent performance with up-to-date drivers and custom-tweaked Linux kernel, and a choice of GNOME or KDE Plasma desktops, with separate editions that use the Hyprland Wayland compositor.

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AnduinOS

AnduinOS is an Ubuntu-based distribution which provides a GNOME desktop which has been themed and styled to resemble Windows 11. The project provides a smaller ISO file than its parent with each supported language split into a separate ISO.

Technical Specs Comparison
PikaOS LinuxAnduinOS
Debian (Unstable)BaseDebian, Ubuntu
deb, flatpakPackage Managerapt / deb, flatpak
systemdInit Systemsystemd
Fixed ReleaseRelease ModelFixed Release
Latest Version1.4.0
IntermediateDifficultyIntermediate
April 4, 2026Release DateOctober 17, 2025
x86_64
Architecture
x86_64
COSMICGNOMEHyprlandKDE Plasmaniri
Desktops
COSMICGNOMEHyprlandKDE Plasmaniri