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SteamOS-like Linux for ARM handhelds

Armada brings Steam, FEX, Proton, and a full Linux desktop to supported ARM64 gaming handhelds.

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  • Full SteamOS-like Experience

    Boot directly into Game Mode, ready to play. Switch to a full KDE desktop or the touch-friendly Plasma Mobile interface whenever you need it.

  • Top Tier Performance

    Tuned for your handheld out of the box, with control over CPU and GPU clocks, core pinning, fan curves, and more.

  • Optimized Sleep and Resume

    Keep games suspended with minimal battery drain, then wake your handheld and pick up where you left off.

  • Support for Your Favorite Handhelds

    More than 25 handhelds from AYN, Retroid, and AYANEO are supported and tested.

  • Dual Screen Experience

    Use both screens in desktop mode, or run Plasma Mobile and dual screen emulators in Game Mode.

  • HDR Gaming

    Play supported games in HDR on a growing range of devices.

  • External Monitor Support

    Connect a monitor over USB-C and play on the big screen.

  • Armada Store

    Install emulators and apps without leaving Game Mode.

  • Android Apps

    Run Android apps through preinstalled Waydroid, with support for your handheld's controls.

  • Dual Boot

    Run Armada from an SD card or install it alongside Android on internal storage.

  • Reliable Updates and Easy Recovery

    Update Armada through Steam and roll back to a previous version if something goes wrong.

Explore Further

  • Get started

    Confirm that your handheld is supported, prepare an SD card, and install Armada safely.

    Read the installation guide

  • Use Armada

    Learn about Armada Control, compatibility settings, power profiles, and Desktop Mode.

    Explore Armada features

  • Troubleshoot

    Check current limitations and known workarounds before changing your installation.

    Review known issues

  • Join the project

    Find the source on GitHub, connect with the community, and see the projects Armada builds upon.

    Visit the community page

Built for handheld PC gaming

Armada combines ARM64 Steam, FEX x86 translation, CachyOS Proton 11, a KDE desktop, over-the-air updates, and handheld-focused power and fan controls. It is built on Fedora bootc with device support derived from ROCKNIX.