I'd like a distro that's a bit more Linux-y

Not sure what this means. If you want more of a sense of it being "yours," try installing Arch from scratch (in a VM first). Otherwise, maybe try something like CachyOS, PikaOS, or EndeavorOS. Find a Desktop Environment you like and dig in for a bit.

I always recommend trying different ones in a VM first. You can see what the install experience is like, what the DE feels like, etc. and uninstall non-destructively if you don't like it. Once you have a sense of what you like, try a Live ISO on a thumb drive, then install if it feels right.