Should I switch from Windows 10 to Linux?

Since gaming is part of your use case, Bazzite is a strong option. It comes set up with gaming in mind and uses a rollback-friendly update system, so you can recover more easily if an update causes trouble. Steam compatibility is generally good through Proton, but check individual games first—especially competitive titles with strict anti-cheat systems.

I’d avoid staying on Windows 10 indefinitely because support ending creates security concerns. If you don’t want Windows 11, Linux is a reasonable alternative. Give a distribution at least a week or two rather than judging it after one evening; the adjustment period is part of learning where everything is.

It’s worth trying because you don’t have to commit immediately. Create a bootable USB and run Linux in live mode first, or install it alongside Windows so you can switch between them. That lets you check your hardware, software, and games before making a permanent change.

For your mostly-video-and-occasional-gaming use, there isn’t one mandatory choice. Mint, Ubuntu-based options, Fedora KDE, and Bazzite can all work. Start with one that has good hardware support, test it from a USB drive, and choose based on which interface feels comfortable rather than trying to find the theoretically perfect distribution.

For an easy starting point, look at Linux Mint with Cinnamon, Kubuntu, or Fedora KDE. Mint is especially beginner-friendly and stable, while KDE feels fairly familiar if you’re coming from Windows. The desktop environment matters more to the day-to-day experience than many newcomers expect.