SteamOS Alternatives

SteamOS is described as 'Arch Linux based Linux distribution designed to run Valve's Steam and Steam games. It also provides a desktop mode ' and is a very popular Linux Distro in the os & utilities category. There are more than 25 alternatives to SteamOS for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Windows, Mac, Self-Hosted and Arch Linux apps. The best SteamOS alternative is Fedora, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like SteamOS are Arch Linux, Manjaro Linux, CachyOS and EndeavourOS.

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  1. Lakka icon
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    Lakka is the official Linux distribution of RetroArch and the libretro ecosystem. Each game system is implemented as a libretro core, while the frontend RetroArch takes care of inputs and display.

    37 Lakka alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Cubieboard
    • HummingBoard
    • Raspberry Pi
    • Nintendo Switch
    • Odroid
     
  2. Windows X-Lite's Optimized Windows Builds are designed to Enhance Performance, Privacy, Stability and Control, and work with all Apps and Games on all PCs. Old or New, Weak or Strong, Desktop or Laptop.

    9 Windows X-Lite alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  3. Regata OS  icon
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    Regata OS is an Operating System based on Linux (more precisely on openSUSE) developed for all types of users, however, with a special focus on gamers and content creators.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  4. GLF OS icon
     4 likes

    GLF OS is a gaming-oriented live Linux distribution based on NixOS. Developed by a French-speaking community called Gaming Linux France (GLF), the distribution includes everything one would need for gaming on Linux, including Steam, Lutris, Heroic Games Launcher, as well as...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  5. Ubuntu GamePack is an operating system based on Ubuntu, which will provide a guaranteed start in more than than 22 381 games and applications for MS Windows and MS-DOS, and original, designed specifically for GNU/Linux platform.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  6. Game Drift Linux is a new Linux distribution based on Ubuntu Linux. Game Drift has been optimized to deliver to you the best possible gaming experience on Linux.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  7. OpenDingux icon
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    OpenDingux is a Linux-based embedded operating system for MIPS processors, designed primarily for portable game consoles. it's designed to have low latency and minimal overhead for very high responsiveness.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
     
  8. GuestSneezeOS icon
     2 likes

    GuestSneezeOS is a robust, free-to-use, lightweight, immutable, operating system designed to bring the functionality of Valve's SteamOS to a wide range of devices, including desktops, laptops, and more.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • SteamOS
     
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