A list of different resources that should be useful for Steam Deck users.
Add-Ons
- Decky Loader Swiss Army knife group add-ons in your left bar in game mode with customizable applications for easy access, system changes, and game tweaks.
- Site: https://github.com/SteamDeckHomebrew/decky-loader
- Install Guide Video: https://youtu.be/eiINSEvGs_8
- Heroic Launcher Add your games from other market places.
- Site: https://heroicgameslauncher.com/
- Install Guide Video: https://youtu.be/j8YdKoC6-nE
- CryoUtilities 2.0 performance boost for gaming and memory on Steam Deck.
- Site: https://github.com/CryoByte33/steam-deck-utilities
- Install Guide Video: https://youtu.be/C9EjXYZUqUs
- EmuDeck one-stop shop for installing emulators on Steam Deck.
- Site: https://www.emudeck.com/
- Install Guide Video: https://youtu.be/Y5r2WZAImuY
- Proton GE change proton versions for specific games for compatibility issues.
- Site / Guide: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/how-to-install-proton-ge-on-the-steam-deck (NOTE: Link is a little old but as it is installed through the application store should work all the same.)
Sites
- https://steamdb.info/ Check Steam game prices, see trends, get notifications of when games are at the lowest price.
- https://www.protondb.com/ check configurations and Proton GE versions to get your games to work.
Community suggestions
- (Alpha testing only) OpenGamepadUI An open source replacement for Steam’s gamepad UI.
- Comment below: https://sh.itjust.works/comment/89865
- Commenter / Developer: @[email protected]
- Site: https://github.com/ShadowBlip/OpenGamepadUI
- chiaki4deck PlayStation Remote Play on the Steam Deck.
- Comment below: https://sh.itjust.works/comment/102668
- Commenter: @[email protected]
- Site: https://streetpea.github.io/chiaki4deck/
I hope this has helped someone in the community. If anyone has any more suggestions of tools or useful sites to add please add them below.
Hopefully we can get this community going!
EDIT: This is intended to be a living post. I will try to update when I can.
Awesome! I’ll add it to the list. For those less familiar with Linux and GitHub do you have a walkthrough install and preview?
There’s a guide on installing it on Steam Deck here:
https://github.com/ShadowBlip/OpenGamepadUI/blob/main/docs/install/INSTALL_STEAMOS.md
There’s not much of a preview other than screenshots. I’ll see if I can upload a short video of the interface :)
I see it is in early stages, should I recommend that this as a test only?
Yes, it’s in a very usable state, but I’d consider it alpha software at the moment. Users can, however, switch between Steam’s gamepad UI, the desktop, and OpenGamepadUI any time.
Looks like an great start. Keep the community posted on progress and stable releases!