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Bazzite
DeveloperUniversal Blue
OS familyLinux (Unix-like)
Working stateCurrent
Source modelOpen source
Repositorygithub.com/ublue-os/bazzite/
Marketing targetGaming, entertainment
Package managerujust, rpm-ostree, Flatpak, Homebrew
Kernel typeMonolithic (Linux kernel)
UserlandGNU
Default
user interface		KDE Plasma, GNOME, Steam Gaming Mode
LicenseVarious
Official websitebazzite.gg

Bazzite is a open source Linux distribution that is designed as an alternative to Valve's SteamOS 3.[1][2][3] Bazzite is based on Fedora Linux rather than Arch Linux.[4] It offers support for PC handheld devices, including the Steam Deck.[5][6][7][8] Bazzite is named after the mineral, as Fedora Atomic Desktops once had a mineral naming scheme.[9] It aims to deliver a seamless out-of-the-box experience for both casual and advanced Linux gamers.[10]

History

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Bazzite 1.0 was initially released in November of 2023 as a custom image of Fedora 38, as a distribution optimized for Linux gaming on PC and Steam Deck.[11]

As of Version 41 (based on Fedora 41), Bazzite supports "most x86_64 PCs from the last decade" as well as numerous gaming handhelds, including the Asus ROG Ally or the Lenovo Legion Go.[12]

Features

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Bazzite provides a gaming-focused Linux experience with out-of-the-box support for platforms like Steam, Lutris, and Heroic Games Launcher. It includes builds optimized for the Steam Deck and other handheld PCs, featuring controller support and hardware integration. Built on Fedora's rpm-ostree system, Bazzite uses an immutable design with atomic updates and rollback functionality. It supports both GNOME and KDE Plasma desktops, and comes with pre-installed proprietary NVIDIA drivers as well as support for the Meta 3D stack. Bazzite emphasizes a Flatpak-based, sandboxed application ecosystem. A dedicated first-run configuration utility, Bazzite Portal, allows users to manage settings and install packages.[13][14]

Reviews

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Bazzite has been praised by gaming and tech publications for its ease of use, performance and optimization for gaming hardware. Forbes has been "recommending Bazzite because it's objectively better than Windows for [the ROG Ally]".[15] Eurogamer said: "Bazzite provides a great SteamOS-like experience for Windows handheld users".[16] "Directly comparing Bazzite and Windows, [The Verge] often found games ran faster, smoother, and used slightly less power with Bazzite's Linux operating system."[17] According to XDA-Developers, "it's not only great for gaming handhelds, but even a desktop PC could be better off using Bazzite instead of Windows".[18] PCGH wrote: "Gamers get a state of the art gaming operating system that combines almost all advantages of SteamOS with atomic updates and is substantially optimized."[19]

References and notes

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  1. ^ Hollister, Sean (2024-12-30). "The Steam Deck has finally been surpassed — by a fork of Valve's own experience". The Verge. Archived from the original on 2025-01-09. Retrieved 2025-01-10.
  2. ^ Evangelho, Jason. "5 Reasons You Should Run Bazzite Linux On Your ROG Ally". Forbes. Retrieved 2025-01-10.
  3. ^ Mackenzie, Oliver (2024-10-27). "Bazzite delivers the SteamOS experience Windows handhelds need - and it's terrific". Eurogamer.net. Retrieved 2025-01-10.
  4. ^ Aaron Klotz (August 23, 2023). "Bazzite is a SteamOS Clone That Supports Gaming PCs and the Steam Deck". Tom's Hardware.
  5. ^ Purdy, Kevin (October 3, 2024). "Bazzite is the next best thing to SteamOS while we wait on Valve". Ars Technica.
  6. ^ "Bazzite 3.5 gets updated NVIDIA drivers, expanded handheld support (including Steam Deck OLED)". GamingOnLinux. July 1, 2024.
  7. ^ "Bazzite Linux gets keyboard-less installation (good for handhelds) and smaller updates". GamingOnLinux. August 30, 2024. Archived from the original on October 2, 2024. Retrieved October 26, 2024.
  8. ^ "Installing Bazzite and Initial Setup". HackMD.
  9. ^ "FAQ - Bazzite Documentation". docs.bazzite.gg.
  10. ^ Purdy, Kevin (2024-10-03). "Bazzite is the next best thing to SteamOS while we wait on Valve". Ars Technica. Archived from the original on 2025-02-13. Retrieved 2025-04-05.
  11. ^ "Bazzite 1.0 Announcement". Universal Blue. 2023-11-12. Retrieved 2025-04-05.
  12. ^ nicknamenamenick. "Hardware Compatibility for Gaming - Bazzite Documentation". docs.bazzite.gg. Archived from the original on 2025-03-08. Retrieved 2025-04-05.
  13. ^ Purdy, Kevin (2024-10-03). "Bazzite is the next best thing to SteamOS while we wait on Valve". Ars Technica. Archived from the original on 2025-02-13. Retrieved 2025-04-05.
  14. ^ "Bazzite: Gaming-Distribution erhält Frischzellenkur". PC Games Hardware (in German). 2025-03-23. Retrieved 2025-04-05.
  15. ^ Evangelho, Jason. "5 Reasons You Should Be Running Bazzite Linux On Your ASUS ROG Ally". Forbes. Retrieved 2025-04-06.
  16. ^ Contributor, Oliver Mackenzie (2024-10-27). "Bazzite delivers the SteamOS experience Windows handhelds need - and it's terrific". Eurogamer.net. Retrieved 2025-04-06. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  17. ^ Hollister, Sean (2024-12-30). "The Steam Deck has finally been surpassed — by a fork of Valve's own experience". The Verge. Retrieved 2025-04-06.
  18. ^ Carrasqueira, João (2025-03-09). "5 reasons you should use Bazzite instead of Windows on your gaming PC". XDA. Retrieved 2025-04-06.
  19. ^ "Bazzite: Die nächste Generation des Linux-Gamings? [Update]". PC Games Hardware (in German). 2024-10-03. Retrieved 2025-04-06.
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