Getting started

A quick list of stuff you might be interested in checking out:

• Installing Bazzite

  From desktop/laptops,
  Framework 13/16, to a multitude of handhelds:

  • Steam Deck (and OLED)
  • Asus ROG Ally (X)
  • Lenovo Legion Go
  • GPD Handhelds
  • Ayn Handhelds
  • Ayaneo Handhelds

• Install Software

  Order reflects the recommendation degree

  1. Flatpak for graphical apps.
     
  2. ujust to use Bazzite tailored installers.
     
  3. Homebrew for CLI apps.
     
  4. Distrobox for containerized apps.
     
  5. Appimage for portable applications found on the web.
     

  Install regular Fedora packages with rpm-ostree but we advise avoiding it if possible.

• Run Windows Games

  Bazzite comes bundled with Steam* and Lutris.

  Compatible with other tools as well:

  • Heroic for Epic Games, GOG, and Amazon Games integration.
  • Bottles for general-purpose applications or as an alternative to Lutris.
  • ...And more!

  * Desktop images require enabling Proton for all Steam games.

• Updates, Rollbacks, and Rebasing

  • 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!
  • Support for the Google Play Store and F-Droid.

• Contribute

  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.
  • Contributing to documentation like translating it in other languages.