Best Bazzite alternatives
Distributions that share Bazzite’s purpose, family, release model, or desktop, ordered by how closely they match. Each one lists what it has in common and a link to a full side-by-side comparison.
- 1Bazzite vs RakuOS
RakuOS
Atomic Fedora that still lets you install native packages. RakuOS is a Fedora-based atomic distribution.
- Also suited to gaming and everyday use
- Also Fedora-based
- Same atomic release model
Key difference: based on Fedora.
- 2Bazzite vs Anatase
Anatase
One immutable Fedora image for desktop, handheld, and gaming. Anatase is a Fedora-based atomic distribution built with bootc by Antheas Kapenekakis, a core Bazzite maintainer, who describes it as a from-scratch rewrite that distills three years of learnings from Bazzite.
- Also suited to gaming and everyday use
- Also Fedora-based
- Same atomic release model
Key difference: based on Fedora.
- 3Bazzite vs Nobara Project
Nobara Project#20 in rankings
Fedora, pre-tuned for gaming and streaming. Nobara is a Fedora-based distribution maintained by GloriousEggroll, known for Proton-GE.
- Also suited to gaming and everyday use
- Also Fedora-based
- Same beginner experience level
Key difference: based on Fedora, stable release model.
- 4Bazzite vs Fedora Silverblue
Fedora Silverblue
An atomic GNOME desktop with a way back. Fedora Silverblue delivers its base operating system through atomic updates.
- Also suited to everyday use and immutable systems
- Also Fedora-based
- Same atomic release model
Key difference: based on Fedora.
- 5Bazzite vs Endless OS
Endless OS#51 in rankings
An offline-friendly atomic desktop for learning. Endless OS is a Debian-based, image-updated operating system designed for homes, schools, and places with limited internet.
- Also suited to everyday use and immutable systems
- Same atomic release model
- Same beginner experience level
Key difference: based on Debian.
- 6Bazzite vs SteamOS
SteamOS#5 in rankings
Valve’s console-style Linux for handheld gaming. SteamOS is Valve’s Arch-based operating system for the Steam Deck and a growing list of handhelds.
- Also suited to gaming and immutable systems
- Same atomic release model
- Same beginner experience level
Key difference: based on Arch Linux.
- 7Bazzite vs Solus
Solus#43 in rankings
An independent desktop with a curated rolling model. Solus is built from scratch for home desktops rather than servers.
- Also suited to gaming and everyday use
- Same beginner experience level
- Offers KDE Plasma
Key difference: based on Independent, rolling release model.
- 8Bazzite vs Garuda Linux
Garuda Linux#19 in rankings
A striking Arch-based desktop with snapshots. Garuda Linux is an Arch-based rolling distribution with heavily themed desktops, Btrfs by default, and automatic snapshots before updates.
- Also suited to gaming and everyday use
- Offers KDE Plasma
Key difference: based on Arch Linux, rolling release model.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best alternative to Bazzite?
RakuOS is the closest match: also suited to gaming and everyday use; also fedora-based. Anatase and Nobara Project are also strong options.
Why switch from Bazzite?
Common reasons are its tradeoffs: check the image selector for your gpu; some anti-cheat games cannot run on linux. An alternative can keep what you like while avoiding these.