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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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Synex screenshot

Synex

Synex is a GNU/Linux distribution based on Debian's "Stable" branch, developed with the official Debian Live Build tool. It offers four separate desktop options with GNOME, LXDE, KDE Plasma and Xfce, all of which are composed of a rather frugal set of applications in its default state, without any development tools or offices suites.

Technical Specs Comparison
PikaOS LinuxSynex
Debian (Unstable)BaseDebian (Stable), Debian (Testing)
deb, flatpakPackage Managerapt / deb, flatpak
systemdInit Systemsystemd
Fixed ReleaseRelease ModelFixed Release
Latest Version13
IntermediateDifficultyIntermediate
April 4, 2026Release DateDecember 21, 2025
x86_64
Architecture
x86_64
COSMICGNOMEHyprlandKDE PlasmaniriIceWMLXDEMATEXfce
Desktops
COSMICGNOMEHyprlandKDE PlasmaniriIceWMLXDEMATEXfce