I'm thinking about using Fedora or Mint for my Linux setup, but I'm wondering if I can configure it to have a similar experience to a Steam Deck. I'd like to have a gamepad UI, options for FPS limiting, and better performance from using the Gamescope session as a compositor. Ideally, I'd want to boot straight into Gamescope instead of a traditional desktop environment but still have the option to switch to the desktop when needed. Is this feasible?
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You might want to check out Bazzite. It's similar to what you're looking for since it has a game mode. It's based on Fedora and uses the Immutable Sliverblue stuff, so it could align well with your setup.
That sounds interesting! I've tried CachyOS before, but as a beginner, I was hesitant to dive into Arch. I did use it on the Steam Deck but didn't explore desktop mode much, mostly stuck to installing Emudeck and a couple of apps. I had trouble installing SteamOS too—it ended up in a black screen due to my newer GPU not being supported. Very bizarre.