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ChimeraOS

ChimeraOS (formerly GamerOS) is an operating system that provides an out of the box couch gaming experience. After installation, boot directly into Steam Big Picture and start playing your favorite games.

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Cost / License

  • Free
  • Open Source (MIT)

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Platforms

  • Linux
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Features

Properties

  1.  Lightweight
  2.  Gaming-focused

Features

  1.  Based on Arch Linux
  2.  Dark Mode
  3.  Linux-based
  4.  Ad-free
  5.  Portable
  6.  Controller Support
  7.  No Tracking
  8.  Works Offline
  9.  Rolling Release
  10.  No registration required

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OS & Utilities, System & Hardware, Gaming Software

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  •  1,999 Stars
  •  131 Forks
  •  205 Open Issues
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What is ChimeraOS?

ChimeraOS (formerly GamerOS) is an operating system that provides an out of the box couch gaming experience. After installation, boot directly into Steam Big Picture and start playing your favorite games.

If you want Steam in your living room, you want ChimeraOS.

easy to install boot into your new gaming system within minutes

powerful app use the built-in web app to install and manage games from any device

minimal only what you need to play games and nothing more

out of the box start playing right away with zero configuration for supported games

always up to date regular updates delivering the latest drivers and software

zero downtime updates fully automatic updates that run in the background without disrupting gameplay

controller first fully controller compatible interface

use any controller support for Xbox, PlayStation, Steam controllers and more

play any game support for Steam, Epic Games Store, GOG, and dozens of console platforms