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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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NebiOS

NebiOS is an Ubuntu-based desktop Linux distribution with a custom Wayland compositor called NebiDE (based on Wayfire). It features various user interface enhancements, an initial setup module called OOBE, the NebiOS App Runtime (napp-runtime) portable application format with bubblewrap containerization, improved gaming performance with Steam Proton integration, a kernel switcher for easy multi-kernel installation, and the Wine compatibility layer for running some Windows applications.

Technical Specs Comparison
PikaOS LinuxNebiOS
Debian (Unstable)BaseUbuntu (LTS)
deb, flatpakPackage Managerapt / deb, flatpak
systemdInit Systemsystemd
Fixed ReleaseRelease ModelFixed Release
Latest Version10.2
IntermediateDifficultyIntermediate
April 4, 2026Release DateFebruary 25, 2026
x86_64
Architecture
x86_64
COSMICGNOMEHyprlandKDE PlasmaniriNebiDE (Wayfire)
Desktops
COSMICGNOMEHyprlandKDE PlasmaniriNebiDE (Wayfire)