Introduction
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1. SteamOS
Well, the first one has to be SteamOS. SteamOS is a Debian-based Linux distribution that comes with Valve’s Steam app to let you play all Steam games. Steam OS graphical environment is GNOME, a popular desktop environment which is highly customized in Steam OS to look even prettier. It supports Keyboard and Joystick so a perfect solution for gaming lovers.SteamOS also supports desktop mode but you’ll need to enable it from Steam Settings Menu. Goto Settings > Interface and check “Enable access to the Linux desktop”. Now the exit button will have an additional option to switch to the Desktop.
SteamOS System Requirements
- Intel or AMD 64-bit capable processor.
- 4 GB (or more) RAM.
- 200 GB or larger hard disk.
- NVIDIA (Fermi graphics cards or newer), Intel, or AMD graphics card (Radeon HD 5XXX or newer)
- USB port for installation.
- UEFI boot support.
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2. Ubuntu GamePack
GamePack System Requirement
- 2GB Or More RAM (4GB Recommended)
- 2.0GHz Or More Processor (Dual Core And 64bit Recommended)
- 20GB HDD Space Or More
- 4GB Pendrive or USB Drive or DVD-RW for Installation
- Intel HD graphics/AMD Radeon 8500 Or Later Graphics Card (Only For Steam)
- Intel/Nvidia/AMD Graphics Card(Regular Games)
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3. Play Linux
Play Linux System Requirements
- 1GB Or More RAM (2GB Recommended)
- 2.0GHz Or More Processor (Dual Core And 64bit Recommended)
- 10GB HDD Space Or More (20GB Recommended)
- 4GB Pendrive or USB Drive or DVD-RW for Installation
- Intel HD graphics/AMD Radeon 8500 Or Later Graphics Card (For Steam Games)
- Intel/Nvidia/AMD Graphics Card(Regular Linux Games)
- Wired or Wireless internet connection
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4. SparkyLinux GameOver
SparkyLinux System Requirements
- CPU i586 / amd64
- 256 MB of RAM memory (some games need more than that – 500-1000MB recommended)
- an optical DVD drive or 4GB USB stick for Live medium
- 20 GB of space for installation on a hard drive (30GB recommended)
- 16 GB of Flash/Pen USB drive for “normal” installation (32GB recommended)
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5. Fedora Game Spin
Fedora Game Spin System Requirements
- 1GB Or More RAM (2GB Recommended)
- 2.0GHz Or More Processor (64bit Recommended)
- 10GB HDD Space Or More (20GB Recommended)
- 8GB Pendrive Or USB Drive or DVD-RW for Installation
- Intel/Nvidia/AMD Graphics Card
- Wired or Wireless Internet Connection
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6. GS Voyager
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Conclusion
And that’s all for this list. I know you found most of the tools common between all these gaming Linux distributions but that’s not a negative side. All these gaming Linux have different desktop environments, some have lightweight but some don’t so choose one that can work with your machine. The gaming Linux distributions come with most of the drivers you require to play games such as Joystick driver etc. It is like plug-and-play with gaming Linux distributions. Of course, you can make any other Linux distribution for your gaming but you’ll have search and download gaming drivers which is time-consuming.
Lastly, don’t forget to take the poll above to tell us which one is your favorite out of this list. If you like any other Linux distribution for gaming then please let us know in the comment section below.