PikaOS IV 2025 5th ISO has updated Linux kernel 6.14.5, Mesa drivers, firmware, and over 180,000 other packages. PikaOS Linux is a gaming- and optimization-focused Linux distribution built on a Debian base with cherry-picked and custom-compiled packages. PikaOS Linux provides a seamless gaming setup, exceptional performance, and strong compatibility with both the Debian SID base and custom patches. PikaOS is open-source and available on Gitea. Key features include a charming bird mascot, video game setup, desktop computer support, and performance-tuned packages.
PikaOS Linux
PikaOS is a gaming/optimization-focused Linux distribution that emphasizes ease of use and high compatibility. Built on a Debian base but with cherry picked and custom compiled packages ensures that Pika is stable whilst being bang up to date!
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What is PikaOS?
PikaOS is designed to provide:
- Gaming Out of the Box: Setup for pain-free Linux gaming from the start.
- Excellent Performance: Combines up-to-date drivers with a custom-tweaked kernel for speed. We also optimize every package with O3, LTO and avx2 for extra speed!
- High Compatibility: Debian sid base with custom patches ensures broad software and hardware support.
- Open Source: All code is available on our Gitea.
Key Features
Cute bird mascot
Gaming-focused setup
️ Included drivers for optimal hardware support
Performance-tuned for speed
High software and hardware compatibility
Open-source development
Getting Started
Download PikaOS
Choose your preferred version:
Nvidia ISOs should only be used for Nvidia RTX cards and GTX 1650 or later. GTX 1080ti and earlier should use the regular ISO.
Installation
Please check our getting-started guide for installation instructions.
Recent Updates
PikaOS IV 2025 5th ISO (05/05/2025):
- Kernel 6.14.5 based - with ntsync
- pikafetch included by default
- Updated mesa drivers
- Updated firmware
- Gnome 48.1
- KDE 6.3.4
- ~180000 other packages updated
