Bazzite
ImmutableA gaming and desktop focused OS
Bazzite is a version of Linux set up for gaming and everyday use. Steam and game support are ready to go, so you can play games on Linux without a lot of setup.
Bazzite is a Fedora based distribution aimed at gamers and people who want a ready to go Linux desktop. It comes with Steam, Proton, and gaming tweaks preconfigured, and works on desktops and the Steam Deck. Good if you want to game on Linux without fiddling with drivers and compatibility layers.
Ratings
SetupEasy
StabilityStable
Ease of useEasy
DocumentationExcellent
At a glance
- First released
- 2023
- Backed by
- Universal Blue project (Community)
- Best for
- Gaming, People who want up-to-date software, Steam Deck users
- Updates
- Rolling — Rolling updates
- GPU support
- Intel, AMD, NVIDIA
- Drivers
- Separate ISO for NVIDIA with drivers pre-installed. Intel and AMD use included open-source drivers; no manual setup needed.
Pros and cons can be subjective depending on your skill level and features you want most. These are aimed at the average computer user.
Pros
- Gaming-focused with Steam and Proton set up
- Based on Fedora, so recent kernels and drivers
- Steam Deck image available
- Atomic updates (immutable style) for stability
- Dual-booting with Windows made easy
- Support for secure boot
Cons
- Steam Gaming Mode issues with NVIDIA GPU see more
Advanced info
- Based on
- Fedora (Universal Blue)
- Architectures
- x86_64
- Min RAM
- 4 GB
- Installer
- Graphical
Page last updated
March 9, 2026