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Steam focused distros? (lemmy.ml)

submitted 1 year ago by danileonis@lemmy.ml to c/linux_gaming@lemmy.ml

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There are distributions with a great Steam experience out of the box? It's SteamOS actually a good choice? Maybe isn't what you use or prefer.

A good Steam distro for me has a very mininal procedure for perfectly working controllers, client and general user experience.

Your direct test and experience are very appreciated.

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[–] notfromhere@lemmy.one -4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

The desktop environment is clunky at best and the default GUI is 100% proprietary. I own a Steam Deck and use it near daily in both modes. If that’s the most polished I shudder to think what you normally use. The other guy linked Nobara I think? From the home page it looks like a pretty decent option.

[–] greater_potater@lemmy.world 5 points 1 year ago (1 children)

This is nonsense. The desktop environment is a secondary concern when it comes to building a console-like experience, and it being 100% proprietary does not mean it's not polished.

[–] notfromhere@lemmy.one 4 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

As far as I’ve been able to tell, OP is interested in an OS for their desktop or laptop, not steam deck, so desktop is likely a valid concern of theirs.

I agree the Steam Deck’s proprietary interface is decently polished.

[–] greater_potater@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Actually, you're right, I apologize. I had it in my head that it was for a console. For general PC gaming at a desk I agree with Nobara.

[–] notfromhere@lemmy.one 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

No need to apologize, but thank you all the same. I remember back when compiz first came out and had a rotating cube desktop (virtual desktops). I kind of wish that stuff would make a comeback.

[–] jannem@fosstodon.org 1 points 1 year ago

@notfromhere @greater_potater Gnome has the rotating cube desktop, burning windows and so on as extensions. Look up "rotating cube" and "burn my windows" in the extension page.