Most Similar to MacOS

• ZorinOS https://zorin.com/os/ (based on ubuntu)
• DeepinOS with DDE (based on debian)
• Elementary OS with Pantheon Desktop
• PearOS https://pearos.xyz/

FOR GAMING

• Bazzite https://bazzite.gg/ (Image based / Nvidia Support)

OTHER UBUNTU BASED

Linux Mint Cinnamon Edition https://linuxmint.com/download.php

Linux Mint Debian Edition https://linuxmint.com/download_lmde.php

SUGGESTED AS LESS-BUGGY

CachyOS

SolusOS

Essential must have features

• Clipboard
• Emoji
• Jumplist
• Be able to create a new .txt file from context menu (definetely not Ubuntu)
• Snap Layouts (predetermined windows)
• Drag and drop items from Files onto apps on dash