I’m looking for some recommendations on Linux distributions suitable for both gaming and programming, particularly since I’m learning Python. I’m currently using Windows 11 IoT LTSC and I have zero experience with Linux installations. Here are my PC specs: RTX 3070 8GB, Ryzen 5 5600x, 32GB DDR4, and a 512GB NVME M.2 SSD. I want to play games like Roblox, S.T.A.L.K.E.R 2, DOOM: The Dark Ages, Cyberpunk 2077, and also engage in content creation like gameplay recording and art editing. Additionally, I’m considering programming and possibly game development in the future.
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For a great balance between gaming and usability, I recommend CachyOS. It’s optimized for gaming and based on Arch, which will help you dive into more advanced topics down the line. Plus, you can install useful tools like GPU Screen Recorder UI for gameplay capture, and Kdenlive for video editing. You can also manage game platforms like EA Desktop and Ubisoft through Bottles or Heroic Game Launcher for Epic games.
If you’re looking for something beginner-friendly, Linux Mint is a solid choice. It has an easy installation process and covers most basic needs. But if you’re up for exploring, I like openSUSE Tumbleweed. It’s stable, up-to-date, and the KDE plasma implementation is pretty smooth.
If you’re serious about gaming, Bazzite could be worth checking out. It has gaming-related tools built-in, and since it’s Fedora-based, it’s pretty reliable for coding too.
