Power your game.
Own your system.

CanadianGamerOS is an Arch-based Linux distribution crafted for gamers. Rolling releases, multiple desktop choices, and a beautiful out-of-the-box experience.

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Arch-Based Rolling Release x86_64 Free & Open Source
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Why CGOS

Built different. Built for you.

Everything a Linux gamer needs, ready from first boot.

Arch-Based Rolling Release

Always up-to-date with the latest packages from the Arch repos. No version upgrades — ever. Just a continuously fresh system.

Hyprland & Wayland

A blazing-fast Wayland compositor with silky animations and tiling window management. Modern, efficient, and beautiful out of the box.

Gaming-Ready Out of the Box

Pre-installed gaming tools, drivers, and system optimizations so you can launch your favorite games from the very first boot.

Multiple Desktop Environments

Choose from Hyprland or KDE Plasma — pick the DE that fits your workflow. Your system, your way.

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Pick your edition.

Start with the Minimal ISO today. Desktop editions are in active development and coming soon.

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Minimal Edition

A clean TTY-based ISO with an interactive installer. Install base CGOS and choose a desktop later — or keep it minimal.

  • Interactive cgos-install script
  • Arch base + rolling updates
  • cg pacman wrapper
  • Fastfetch with CGOS branding
  • UEFI & BIOS support
Download Minimal ISO v0.0.5 · x86_64
Coming Soon

Hyprland Edition

Tiling Wayland compositor. Lightweight, fast, and visually stunning. The flagship CGOS desktop experience.

  • Hyprland + Waybar
  • Kitty terminal
  • Rofi + Dunst
  • CGOS default wallpaper
Coming Soon v2026.01 · x86_64
Coming Soon

Plasma Edition

The full KDE Plasma 6 experience with CGOS branding and polish. Familiar, powerful, and feature-rich.

  • KDE Plasma 6
  • Full Wayland support
  • CGOS KSplash theme
  • SDDM autologin
Coming Soon v2026.01 · x86_64
Visual

See CGOS in action.

A glimpse at the CGOS visual identity — desktop screenshots coming soon.

CGOS Default Wallpaper
Default Desktop Wallpaper
CGOS Boot Splash
Boot Splash
CGOS Boot Animation
Boot Animation
CGOS Loading Screen
Loading Screen
FAQ

Common questions.

Is CGOS free?

Yes. CGOS is completely free and open source. You can download, use, modify, and distribute it freely.

What are the system requirements?

A modern x86_64 CPU, at least 4 GB of RAM (8 GB recommended), and 20 GB of disk space. UEFI and legacy BIOS are both supported.

How do I install CGOS?

Download an ISO, flash it to a USB drive, boot from it, and follow the installation guide included on the live environment. An internet connection is recommended during install.

Can I switch desktop environments after install?

Yes. All desktop editions are built on the same Arch base, so you can install additional DEs via pacman. You can run Hyprland and Plasma side by side.

Is CGOS based on Arch Linux?

Yes. CGOS is built directly on Arch Linux and uses the standard Arch repos plus the AUR. It uses archiso for building the live ISOs, with a custom configuration on top.

Where can I get support?

Join the community on our socials linked below, or visit canadian-gamer.com. Since CGOS is Arch-based, most Arch Linux documentation also applies.