What is the best distro to use for modern titles, great VR support, general/work usage, and easy plug-and-play integration?
I've been thinking about switching from Windows for a while now, and I’m finally trying to figure out what Linux distro would actually fit my setup.
I use my PC for a pretty wide mix of stuff, so I don’t want something that’s only good at one thing. I’m hoping for something that can handle everything without constant tweaking or breaking things.
Here’s what I mainly do:
- Blender and Unity development
- Playing newer titles (like Meccha Chameleon), AAA games, and simpler games like Minecraft
- Sim racing setups
- VR gaming (this is a big one for me)
- Running self-hosted servers like Jellyfin, Home Assistant, and a few other services
- General school/work use and browsing
The main reason I’m looking to switch is Windows itself. It feels increasingly bloated, background processes take up more RAM than I’d like, and with RAM prices going up, I’d rather have that memory actually available for games and workloads instead of the OS sitting in the background. I’m looking for something that feels lighter, faster, and more “in control” than Windows does.
I’m still pretty new to Linux, so I’m definitely looking for something beginner-friendly and as plug-and-play as possible. I don’t mind learning or using the terminal when needed, but I don’t want my first experience to be constant troubleshooting just to get games, VR, or basic apps working.
So I guess my question is:
What distro would you recommend for this kind of mixed use (gaming + VR + development + home server stuff)? Are there any that stand out as a good all-round choice, or are there specific tradeoffs I should be aware of before switching?