bazzite: A Fedora-Based Linux System for Gaming
Summary
Bazzite is an image-based Fedora Linux distribution for gaming and everyday computing on desktops, handhelds, and home theater PCs. It combines gaming-focused defaults with system updates and rollback support.
At a glance
- Language
- Just
- License
- Apache-2.0
- Stars
- 9.1k
- Forks
- 1.1k
- Added to OSRepos
- May 17, 2026
- Last analyzed
- October 3, 2026
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Overview
Bazzite is a custom Fedora Atomic image aimed at people who want a gaming-ready Linux system across desktop PCs, handhelds, and home theater PCs. It addresses gaps users may encounter with gaming-focused systems, including outdated packages or limited package management, while also supporting everyday computing.
It offers several variants for different hardware and desktop preferences, including a Steam Deck-style interface and GNOME builds. Its image-based foundation supports updates and rollback, while Fedora package layering allows users to add system packages.
Key Features
- Gaming-oriented system images for desktops, handhelds, and home theater PCs.
- Steam Gaming Mode variant that boots directly into a console-like interface.
- HDR and variable refresh rate support, plus hardware-accelerated H.264 decoding.
- Preinstalled gaming and system utilities, including MangoHud, Distrobox, and Bazzite Portal.
- Automatic updates and the ability to roll back to earlier system images.
- Multiple variants, including GNOME, KDE-oriented desktop images, and NVIDIA driver images.
- Secure Boot support and signed images that can be verified with cosign.
Use Cases
- PC gamers who want a Fedora-based desktop with gaming utilities and codecs already included.
- Steam Deck owners looking for an alternative system image with a SteamOS-like gaming interface.
- Handheld PC users who want a gaming-focused Linux image, with device-specific guidance available in the project documentation.
- HTPC builders who want a console-like interface that boots into Steam Gaming Mode.
- Fedora Atomic users who want to rebase to a gaming-focused image while retaining update and rollback workflows.
Project Facts
- Language: Just
- License: Apache-2.0
- Stars: 9.1k
- Forks: 1.1k
- Topics: desktop, fedora-kinoite, fedora-linux, fedora-silverblue, gaming, htpc, legiongo, oci-image, operating-system, ostree, rog-ally, steam, steam-deck, valve
- Archived: No
Getting Started
For an existing Fedora Atomic system, the desktop image can be selected with:
rpm-ostree rebase ostree-unverified-registry:ghcr.io/ublue-os/bazzite:stable
Choose a different image variant for NVIDIA drivers, Steam Deck-style use, or GNOME. See the README and installation guide for variant selection and install steps. ISOs are available from download.bazzite.gg.
Considerations
- Bazzite uses an image-based Fedora Atomic model, which differs from a conventional package-managed Linux distribution. Learn its update, rollback, and rebase workflow before switching.
- Select the correct image for the device and graphics hardware. The project provides separate variants, including images with proprietary NVIDIA drivers.
- Secure Boot requires following the project's enrollment instructions. The README specifically warns Steam Deck users not to enable Secure Boot unless they understand the implications.
- Handheld support and setup can vary by device; consult the project's handheld documentation for required changes.
Source repository
Open the original repository on GitHub.
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