Introduction to Bazzite

• Installing Bazzite

  Bazzite supports PC hardware from most desktop and laptops to specialized models like the Framework 13 and Framework 16.
  

  Bazzite also supports controller-friendly hardware like home theater PC setups and a multitude of handhelds:

  • Steam Deck (LCD and OLED)
  • Lenovo Legion Go
  • Asus ROG Ally (And X)
  • GPD Handhelds
  • OneXPlayer Handhelds
  • Ayn Handhelds
  • Ayaneo Handhelds
  • Other PC Handhelds

• Playing Video Games

  Bazzite comes bundled with Steam¹ and Lutris to run all of your PC games² on multiple hardware configurations!

  It is also compatible with other tools like:

  • Heroic Games Launcher for seamless Epic Games, GOG, and Amazon Games integration.
  • Games and emulators from the built-in app store that range from osu! to Minecraft.
  • ...And more!

  *¹ Desktop images require enabling Proton for all Windows Steam games.
  *² PC games that are known to work on the Linux desktop, visit ProtonDB and Are We Anti-Cheat Yet? for more information.
  

• Installing Software

  Order reflects the recommendation degree.

  1. Flatpak for graphical apps.
     
  2. ujust to use Bazzite tailored installers.
     
  3. Homebrew for command-line apps.
     
  4. Quadlet for hosting services.
     
  5. Distrobox for access to most Linux package managers and as development toolboxes.
     
  6. Appimage for portable apps found on the web.
     

  There is also package layering with rpm-ostree, however it is advised to avoid using it if possible since they can break future upgrades until packages are removed. Use as a last resort.

• Updates & Rollbacks

  Hassle-free updates with protections against regressions. Rollback to the previous deployment or rebase to an earlier Bazzite build within the last 90 days without losing personal files.

  • Updating Guide
  • Rollback System Updates
  • Rebasing to Other Images
  • bazzite-rollback-helper

• Android Applications

  Run Android applications in a container using Waydroid!

  • Launch anything from productivity software to games.
  • ARM translation support for most applications.
  • Use your favorite streaming service without the limitations of DRM.
  • Install software through Google Play Store and F-Droid.

• Contributing

  One of the strengths of Bazzite (inherited from Universal Blue) is how easy is to contribute.

  • Something seems broken? You might want to report a bug.
  • Add new changes by testing them in a custom image.
  • Editing current documentation and adding translations are also appreciated.