Download & Install

What is it?

GamerOS is an operating system focused on an out of the box couch gaming experience. After installation, boot directly into Steam Big Picture and start playing your favorite games.

If you want Steam in your living room, you want GamerOS.

Roadmap

See the GitHub project for the current state of things and what is coming up next.

Known Issues

See the GitHub issues for a list of current limitations and bugs.

FAQ

A list of answers to frequently asked questions is available on our FAQ wiki page.

Features

● easy to install

boot into your new gaming system within minutes

● minimal

only what you need to play games and nothing more

● out of the box

start gaming right away with zero configuration thanks to Steam Tweaks

● always up to date

frequent updates delivering the latest drivers and software for an optimal experience

● zero downtime updates

fully automatic OS updates that run in the background without disrupting gameplay (more info)

● controller first

fully controller compatible interface with no mouse or keyboard required (but you can still use a mouse and keyboard if you want to)

● use any controller

support for Xbox 360, Xbox One, DualShock 3 & 4, Switch Pro, Steam controllers and more (compatibility varies by game)

● play any game

out of the box support for installing and playing non-Steam games using Steam Buddy

Requirements

• a dedicated physical computer (dual booting not supported, virtual machines not supported)
• 4GB or more RAM
• a single 20GB or larger storage device
• a single connected TV or monitor with a resolution of 720p, 1080p, or 2160p
• a keyboard and wired internet connection are required for installation and first boot only

Download & Install

• confirm the requirements
• download the installation iso from here
• use etcher to flash the iso file to a USB stick
• make sure to connect a keyboard and have a wired internet connection
• boot from the USB stick
• try turning off legacy/CSM mode in the bios settings if the installer fails to start
• follow the installer directions

Steam Curator

Follow our curator to get information on games fully tested for out of the box compatibility with GamerOS

Screenshots