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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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Vanilla OS

Vanilla OS, a fixed-release distribution based on Debian (formerly Ubuntu, prior to version 2) with the GNOME desktop, is an immutable operating system. The core parts of the system are locked down to prevent unwanted changes and corruption from third-party applications or a faulty update.

Technical Specs Comparison
PikaOS LinuxVanilla OS
Debian (Unstable)BaseDebian
deb, flatpakPackage Managerdeb (APT)
systemdInit Systemsystemd
Fixed ReleaseRelease ModelFixed Release
Latest Version22.10
IntermediateDifficultyIntermediate
April 4, 2026Release DateJuly 28, 2024
x86_64
Architecture
x86_64
COSMICGNOMEHyprlandKDE Plasmaniri
Desktops
COSMICGNOMEHyprlandKDE Plasmaniri