Arch-based Linux distros
Arch-based distributions give you rolling packages and access to the AUR with an easier installer or different defaults. The ArchWiki remains the best reference for all of them.
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CachyOS
An Arch-based system tuned for speed.
Arch LinuxKDE Plasma, GNOME, COSMIC, Hyprland, niri, moreRollingIntermediate4 GB+ RAM
Optimized package builds for newer CPUs
#4 overallProfile - 2
SteamOS3
Valve’s console-style Linux for handheld gaming.
Arch LinuxGaming Mode + KDE PlasmaAtomicBeginner16 GB+ RAM
Console-like Gaming Mode
#5 overallProfile - 3
Arch Linux
Build the system you want. Keep learning.
IndependentYour choiceRollingAdvanced2 GB+ RAM
Highly configurable installation
#8 overallProfile - 4
Omarchy
An opinionated, keyboard-driven Arch setup for developers.
Arch LinuxHyprlandRollingIntermediate8 GB+ RAM
Hyprland preconfigured and themed out of the box
#11 overallProfile - 5
Manjaro
Arch packages with a slower, tested rollout.
Arch LinuxKDE Plasma, GNOME, XfceRollingIntermediate4 GB+ RAM
Graphical kernel and driver management
#12 overallProfile - 6
EndeavourOS
An approachable installer for an Arch-based system.
Arch LinuxKDE Plasma, moreRollingIntermediate4 GB+ RAM
Accessible setup for an Arch-based environment
#17 overallProfile - 7
Garuda Linux
A striking Arch-based desktop with snapshots.
Arch LinuxKDE Plasma (Dr460nized, Mokka), moreRollingIntermediate8 GB+ RAM
Btrfs snapshots before system updates
#19 overallProfile - 8
Artix Linux
Arch Linux without systemd.
Arch LinuxKDE Plasma, Xfce, moreRollingAdvanced2 GB+ RAM
Choice of four init systems
#29 overallProfile
