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PikaOS Linux screenshot

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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GNOME OS screenshot

GNOME OS

GNOME OS is an experimental, immutable Linux distribution that ships the latest in-development GNOME desktop, core applications and stack. It serves as a reference for developers and testers.

Technical Specs Comparison
PikaOS LinuxGNOME OS
Debian (Unstable)BaseIndependent
deb, flatpakPackage Managerflatpak
systemdInit Systemsystemd
Fixed ReleaseRelease ModelRolling Release
Latest Version
IntermediateDifficultyIntermediate
April 4, 2026Release DateJune 1, 2026
x86_64
Architecture
x86_64
COSMICGNOMEHyprlandKDE Plasmaniri
Desktops
COSMICGNOMEHyprlandKDE Plasmaniri