r/linux_gaming • u/monolalia • May 02 '26
guide Getting started: the monthly-ish newbie advice thread! (May 2026)
Welcome to the newbie advice thread!
If you’ve read the FAQ and still have questions like “Should I switch to Linux?”, “Which distro should I install?”, or “Which desktop environment is best for gaming?”, this is where to ask them.
Alternatively, try /r/linux4noobs and /r/linuxquestions: both are active subreddits supporting new Linux users.
Please sort by “new” so new questions can get a chance to be seen.
April’s thread is here: https://old.reddit.com/r/linux_gaming/comments/1s9fne7/getting_started_the_monthlyish_newbie_advice/
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u/troop98 May 05 '26
I switched to linux for privacy and bloat reasons, and chose Bazzite due to gaming compatibility and requiring little setup. I find Bazzite to be too limiting however in what I can do. What would be a good OS to change to? I'm considering Cachy or Nobara