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# 9 Interesting Distros That You May Have Missed in 2023
- URL: https://itsfoss.com/news/interesting-distros-missed-in-2023/
- Published: 2023-12-31T12:48:38.000Z
- Updated: 2024-01-03T10:51:36.000Z
- Description: Did you spot these releases in 2023? What distro surprised you this year?
- Author: Sourav Rudra
- Tags: List 📋, News, #Import 2025-11-08 21:15

We saw many existing Linux distributions become better in 2023, and some new ones joining the club with a focus on immutability, among other things.

Even though there are plenty of [distros for advanced users](https://itsfoss.com/advanced-linux-distros/?ref=news.itsfoss.com), and quite a few [beginner-friendly distros](https://itsfoss.com/best-linux-beginners/?ref=news.itsfoss.com), there were a handful that flew under the radar in 2023\. These are quite different in their own right.

So, join me as I take you through **nine interesting Linux distributions** that you may have missed in 2023.

## 1\. Asmi

![a screenshot of zinc](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/12/Zinc.jpg)

Asmi (formerly [Zinc](https://itsfoss.com/zinc-distro/)) is a neat **Ubuntu-based distro** that features XFCE and the Nemo File Manager, it is a relatively new offering that focuses on providing a good out-of-the box experience without the need to fiddle around much.

[Zinc](https://teejeetech.com/tag/zinc/?ref=news.itsfoss.com)

## 2\. Bazzite

![a screenshot of bazzite with a neofetch output](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/12/Bazzite.jpg)

How about **a Linux distribution tailored for gaming**?, [Bazzite](https://itsfoss.com/bazzite/) is a Fedora-based distro that has been built for gaming on Linux. 

It offers things like **preinstalled proprietary Nvidia drivers**, a [Waydroid](https://waydro.id/?ref=news.itsfoss.com) implementation for **running Android apps** and even has **a dedicated ISO for the** [Steam Deck](https://store.steampowered.com/steamdeck?ref=itsfoss.com).

[Bazzite](https://github.com/ublue-os/bazzite/releases?ref=news.itsfoss.com)

**Suggested Read** 📖

[Bazzite: A Distro for Linux Gaming on Steam Deck and PCsGear up for gaming on Linux desktop or the Steam Deck. That sounds exciting!![](https://news.itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2022/08/android-chrome-192x192.png)It's FOSS NewsSourav Rudra![](https://news.itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/09/bazzite-first-look-ft.png)](https://itsfoss.com/bazzite/)

## 3\. Exodia OS

![a screenshot of exodia os](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/12/Exodia.jpg)

[Exodia OS](https://itsfoss.com/exodia-os/) is **a Linux distro for cybersecurity enthusiasts** based on Arch Linuxthat is highly extensible. Developed by a team of cybersecurity experts, this distro **features many preinstalled Cybersecurity tools**, **integration for Microsoft PowerShell**, and more.

This can be a nice alternative to Kali Linux too!

[Exodia OS](https://github.com/Exodia-OS/exodia-home-ISO/releases?ref=itsfoss.com)

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## 4\. risiOS

![a screenshot of risios](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/12/risiOS.jpg)

[risiOS](https://itsfoss.com/risi-os/) is yet another **Fedora-based distro** that [is counted](https://itsfoss.com/best-fedora-linux-distributions/?ref=news.itsfoss.com) among the best ones out there. It focuses on providing an easy-to-use user experience while also integrating some impressive GUI tools.

It also **comes loaded with plenty of useful applications**. You can also add“*Web Apps*”, which let you access websites directly from the desktop without the need of a browser.

[risiOS](https://risi.io/?ref=news.itsfoss.com)

## 5\. EasyOS

![a screenshot of easyos](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/12/EasyOS.jpg)

The creator of [EasyOS](https://itsfoss.com/easyos/) calls it as the “*new paradigm*”. For a Linux distro this is a pretty big claim. However, this claim seems to hold up pretty well.

It is **a container-friendly distro that uses RAM to handle most storage operations**, which also results in very fast app and container launches.

[EasyOS](https://distro.ibiblio.org/easyos/amd64/releases/kirkstone/?ref=news.itsfoss.com)

**Suggested Read** 📖

[EasyOS: An Experimental Distro With Unique QualitiesEasyOS may not be for everyone, but it is an exciting distro to check out.![](https://news.itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2022/08/android-chrome-192x192.png)It's FOSS NewsSourav Rudra![](https://news.itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/08/easy-os-first-look.jpg)](https://itsfoss.com/easyos/)

## 6\. CachyOS

[CachyOS](https://itsfoss.com/cachyos/) is **an Arch-based distro** which is a good fit for most and offers things like **multiple desktop environments**, **an optimized version of the Linux kernel**, **GUI/CLI-based installation options** and more.

The overall look and feel is polished too, our review linked above has more details.

[CachyOS](https://cachyos.org/?ref=news.itsfoss.com)

## 7\. rlxOS

![a screenshot of rlxos](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/12/rlxos.jpg)

It's time for an [immutable Linux distribution](https://itsfoss.com/immutable-linux-distros/). [rlxOS](https://itsfoss.com/rlxos/) is an independent distro that focuses on providing better control over the core and working parts of the operating system.

It follows a [rolling release](https://itsfoss.com/rolling-release/?ref=news.itsfoss.com) approach that eliminates the need to reinstall it whenever there is a major update. rlxOS also **focuses on privacy**, and has **native support for Flatpaks**.

[rlxOS](https://rlxos.dev/downloads/?ref=news.itsfoss.com)

## 8\. carbonOS

![a screenshot of carbonos](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/12/carbonOS.jpg)

[carbonOS](https://itsfoss.com/carbonos/) is also an [independent Linux distribution](https://itsfoss.com/independent-linux-distros/?ref=news.itsfoss.com) that focuses on providing an intuitive user experience. It features the GNOME desktop environment with features such as **atomic updates**, **being flatpak/container-first**, **providing a polished experience** and more.

[carbonOS](https://carbon.sh/?ref=news.itsfoss.com)

**Suggested Read** 📖

[carbonOS: This Upcoming Independent Distro is All About UX and Robust ExperiencecarbonOS is a new upcoming distro on the radar. Explore more about it here.![](https://news.itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2022/08/android-chrome-192x192.png)It's FOSS NewsAnkush Das![](https://news.itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/03/carbon-os-first-look.png)](https://itsfoss.com/carbonos/)

## 9\. blendOS

Finally, we have [blendOS](https://itsfoss.com/blendos/). It is **a Linux distribution that aims to replace all Linux distributions** with its immutable nature.

To achieve such a big aim, it **supports most popular package managers** such as *apt*, *dnf*, *pacman*, *yum*, *yay*, has **support for multiple desktop environments**, and f**eatures the** [**Flathub Store**](https://flathub.org/en?ref=itsfoss.com) **as a desktop app**.

[blendOS](https://blendos.co/?ref=news.itsfoss.com)

Well, that was it for this list, **2023 has been a busy year for new distro releases**, I can't wait to see what kind of innovation we will be seeing in 2024.

*💬 What about you, which one will you be trying from this list? Did I miss any other interesting distros?*