PikaOS is a gaming/optimization-focused Linux distribution that emphasizes ease of use and high compatibility.
Built on a Debian base but with cherry picked and custom compiled packages ensures that Pika is stable whilst being bang up to date.
Features include:
- Cute bird mascot.
- Gaming-focused setup.
- Included drivers for optimal hardware support.
- Performance-tuned for speed.
- High software and hardware compatibility.
| Working state: | Active |
| Desktop: | GNOME, KDE, Hyprland |
| Init Software: | systemd |
| Package Management: | APT |
| Release Model: | Fixed |
| Platforms: | x86_64 |
| Home Page: | pika-os.com |
| Developer: | PikaOS |
| This article is part of our Big List of Active Linux Distributions. |
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Hands down without a doubt one of the best Linux distros around right now, if not THE best. The snappiness of the OS is easily matched by its convenience and seemingly evolutionary philosophy. Even as a Windows refugee it won’t take you long to get used to PikaOS and you’ll appreciate how stupidly easy it is to upgrade drivers. A truly phenomenal OS and a real stand out star that should be held up as a primary example of what a Linux operating system can and should be.