ChimeraOS developer Alesh Slovak has revealed Kazeta, a Linux-based OS that aims to bring back the ease of classic gaming consoles on PCs. After six months of development, the project addresses growing frustrations with complex digital storefronts and aims to preserve gaming collections through physical media. The system operates by loading DRM-free games onto SD cards that function as cartridges. Users simply insert a card and power on their PC to boot directly into the game, eliminating accounts, online requirements, and cloud dependencies. The system stores save data on internal storage while game cartridges stay read-only to preserve them. When users don't insert a cartridge, Kazeta shows a retro-style BIOS menu to manage game saves similar to 1990s consoles. The OS works with both new PC games and old games through emulation supporting DRM-free content from sites like GOG and itch.io.

Slovak created Kazeta after he saw non-tech-savvy users having trouble with Steam's complex layout and he grew tired of digital distribution himself. His renewed appreciation for physical media and concern over long-term game preservation drove the project's philosophy.