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FET536-C SoM Carrier with High-Speed Interfaces and GPIO Expansion

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These are the 13 Linux distros optimized for gaming in 2025

posted by Rianne Schestowitz on Feb 16, 2025

Quoting: Linux for gaming? Here are 13 of the best optimized for gaming in 2025 —

Relatively speaking, gaming in Linux has matured, but not all Linux distros are suitable for gaming out of the box. So to make things easier for those looking for the best Linux distro for gaming, I’ve put together this short list of 13 distros that are optimized for gaming. It’s a mix of general-purpose distros optimized for gaming, those optimized for gaming on handheld devices, like the Steam Deck, Lenovo Legion Go, and the ASUS ROG Ally, and a few designed for retro gaming.

So without further ado, here are the 13 Linux distros in alphabetical order that you can use for gaming in 2025 . . .

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