I’d always say PopOS for newbies to linux with nvidia cards, although admittedly its been a while since I’ve been on pop so I don’t know if that’s changed
The best Linux distribution for gaming in 2025
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https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/12/the-best-linux-distribution-for-gaming-in-2025/
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Demigodrick@lemmy.zip 1 month ago
tiramichu@lemm.ee 1 month ago
I use Pop for gaming and it just works.
As a plus, I also love the somewhat mac-ish UX design, although that won’t be to everyone’s taste.
superkret@feddit.org 1 month ago
If your proficiency is one step above clicking “next” on an installer, I recommend Debian.
- Do a default installation. (Or if you’re motivated, do a minimal one and install only what you need to get a GUI and Flatpak running).
- Activate the backports repository and install
linux-image-amd64
from Backports. That’ll give you a newer kernel with newer drivers and support for newer hardware. - Then install all user software you need from Flatpaks.
That way you get a rock solid Debian base, current kernel, and fresh software.
Mandy@sh.itjust.works 1 month ago
*is whichever you like to use the most
ewigkaiwelo@lemmy.world 1 month ago
Any Linux distro is best for gaming if you’re brave enough. There’s a video on yt of a guy playing Wrath Aeon of Ruin on steam on OpenBSD machine (on hw, not vm), anything is possible
VaalaVasaVarde@sopuli.xyz 1 month ago
They say it’s Kubuntu, sounds fine it’s definitely a better WM, personally I use Mint Cinnamon, both are just different flavours of Ubuntu.
And real games use Arch…
drspod@lemmy.ml 1 month ago
I was hoping for a bit more of a review of the various options with pros and cons for each.
Corr@lemm.ee 1 month ago
Largely most distros shake out to be about the same. Anything that runs a more aggressive release cycle (Fedora, opensuse tumbleweed, etc) will support newer hardware better. Slower release cycles (debian, Ubuntu, etc) may not support the latest and greatest.
The more important pick will be your desktop environment (gnome, KDE, etc). This will impact how you use the system more. There’s plenty of information out there but feel free to DM me if you have more specific questions