Lists of useful tools, software, mods, websites and other resources - Lemmy.world
These are lists of some tools and software that are useful for Steam Deck and
can enhance your experience with it, as well as all the websites and other such
Steam Deck resources I know. I made these lists for the wiki on Reddit’s
SteamDeck sub and I thought it was a pretty useful to keep around. I wanted to
dump them here for everybody to preserve them and to maybe find a new home for
this Steam Deck resource. Let me know what you think. # List of tools and
homebrew Below is a list of tools and homebrew that can enhance your experience
with the Steam Deck. Since the Steam Deck offers most things that a normal Linux
desktop environment can, tools are included that can be found in the Discover
store (including from non-default repositories) and have proven to be an
especially good fit. ## Emulation and non-steam games - BCML Installer for Steam
Deck [https://github.com/sks316/bcml-steamdeck] BCML (a modding tool voor Breath
of the Wild for WiiU) can be difficult to get running on Steam Deck, because it
uses an immutable filesystem and the version of Python installed by default is
higher than what BCML supports. This script helps people install it. - BoilR
[https://flathub.org/apps/details/io.github.philipk.boilr] Add non-steam games
to your steam library. - Emudeck [https://www.emudeck.com/] This script
automates downloading, installing and setting up a large list of different
emulators. - EmulationStation DE [https://emulationstation.org/] A graphical and
themeable emulator front-end that allows you to access all your favorite games
in one place, which is installed by Emudeck and Retrodeck, but can also be used
by itself. - Mod Organizer 2 Linux Installer
[https://github.com/rockerbacon/modorganizer2-linux-installer] This project aims
to make modding and playing Bethesda games on Linux as easy as possible. It does
that by providing installers which automatically setup a working experience for
the user. - Retrodeck [https://flathub.org/apps/details/net.retrodeck.retrodeck]
A flatpak application containing a large list of different emulators. - SGDBoop
[https://flathub.org/apps/details/com.steamgriddb.SGDBoop] A tool that
automatically applies assets from SteamGridDB directly to your Steam library,
removing the need to download and set them manually. - Steam ROM Manager
[https://flathub.org/apps/details/com.steamgriddb.steam-rom-manager] Steam ROM
Manager is a super flexible tool for adding non-Steam games to steam in bulk and
managing their artwork assets. It can be installed with Emudeck, but can also be
used by itself. ## File management - Deck Drive Manager
[https://deckdrivemanager.com/] Copy Steam Games From Your PC to Your Steam Deck
SD Card. - Disk Usage Analyzer
[https://flathub.org/apps/details/org.gnome.baobab] A tool for managing your
used and free space. - gdu [https://github.com/dundee/gdu] If you prefer the
command-line, gdu is a fast disk usage analyzer with console interface, written
in Go. - Shortix [https://github.com/Jannomag/shortix/blob/main/README.md] A
script that creates human readable symlinks for Proton game prefixes. Reddit
release post
[https://www.reddit.com/r/SteamDeck/comments/13luaiz/release_shortix_a_script_for_human_readable]
- Steam Deck Shader Cache Killer
[https://github.com/scawp/Steam-Deck.Shader-Cache-Killer] Script to Purge The
Steam Decks Shader Cache/ Compat Data. Reddit release post
[https://www.reddit.com/r/SteamDeck/comments/xmauwt/zshadercachekiller_a_utility_to_selectively/]
## File transfer and synchronization - Deck Screenshot Sync
[https://github.com/Xinerki/deck-screenshot-sync] A work-in-progress
auto-uploader for screenshots made from the Deck onto your PC or phone. Reddit
post
[https://www.reddit.com/r/SteamDeck/comments/11kqc95/i_made_a_script_to_auto_upload_steam_screenshots/]
by u/ Xinerki. - MEGASync [https://flathub.org/apps/details/nz.mega.MEGAsync]
Easy automated syncing between your computers and your MEGA Cloud Drive. -
OpenCloudSaves [https://github.com/DavidDeSimone/OpenCloudSaves] Open Cloud
Saves is an open source application for managing your saves games across
Windows, MacOs, and Linux (including SteamOS). - Syncthing
[https://syncthing.net/] Syncthing is a file synchronization tool like Dropbox,
except that it can work with your own machines and without a server. This can be
very useful for keeping non-Steam and emulator save games in sync or backed up.
- Warpinator [https://flathub.org/apps/details/org.x.Warpinator] Send and
Receive Files across the Network ## Launchers - Alfea
[https://github.com/suchmememanyskill/steam-deck-addons/tree/main/Launcher-multiplatform-game-launcher]
Alfae is an experimental project to launch GOG/Local/ItchIo/Epic/Bottles Games
in an organised fashion. Also can add games to deck UI. - Bottles
[https://flathub.org/apps/details/com.usebottles.bottles] Runs Windows software
on Linux with Bottles. - Heroic Game Launcher
[https://flathub.org/apps/details/com.heroicgameslauncher.hgl] Heroic is an Open
Source Games Launcher. Right now it supports launching games from the Epic Games
Store using Legendary and GOG Games using our custom implementation with gogdl.
- Lutris [https://lutris.net/] Lutris is a video game preservation platform
aiming to keep your video game collection up and running for the years to come.
- NonSteamLaunchers [https://github.com/moraroy/NonSteamLaunchers-On-Steam-Deck]
Installs the latest GE-Proton and several non-Steam launchers under one Proton
prefix folder and adds them to your Steam library. Reddit release post for v2.7
[https://www.reddit.com/r/SteamDeck/comments/13jkw9v/nonsteamlaunchers_v27_update_added_an_uninstall/]
- Steam Tinker Launch [https://github.com/sonic2kk/steamtinkerlaunch] Steam
Tinker Launch is a versatile Linux wrapper tool for use with the Steam client
which allows for easy graphical configuration of game tools, such as GameScope,
MangoHud, modding tools and a bunch more. It supports both games using Proton
and native Linux games, and works on both X11 and Wayland. ## Plugins and mods -
Crankshaft [https://crankshaft.space/] Crankshaft is a Steam client plugin
manager and framework that lets you install and create plugins to add more
functionality to your Steam client. - Decky Plugin Loader
[https://github.com/SteamDeckHomebrew/decky-loader] A plugin loader for the
Steam Deck. - Steam Deck Repo Manager
[https://flathub.org/apps/details/com.steamdeckrepo.manager] A GUI tool to
install boot videos on your Steam Deck built on top of the Steam Deck Repo
website [https://steamdeckrepo.com]. Reddit release post
[https://www.reddit.com/r/SteamDeck/comments/y1itke/introducing_steam_deck_repo_manager_a_gui_tool_to/]
## Remote access and game streaming - AnyDesk
[https://flathub.org/apps/details/com.anydesk.Anydesk] AnyDesk allows you to
connect to your Steam Deck desktop remotely, like TeamViewer. - Barrier
[https://flathub.org/apps/details/com.github.debauchee.barrier] Share mouse and
keyboard over the local network. - Chiaki
[https://flathub.org/apps/details/re.chiaki.Chiaki] Free and Open Source Client
for PlayStation Remote Play - Deskreen
[https://github.com/pavlobu/deskreen/releases/download/v2.0.3/Deskreen-2.0.3.AppImage]
Turn any device into a secondary screen for your computer. Streams your Steam
Deck screen to a browser on another machine. - KDE Connect
[https://kdeconnect.kde.org] Enables communication between all your devices. -
Moonlight [https://moonlight-stream.org] Moonlight allows you to play your PC
games on almost any device, whether you’re in another room or miles away from
your gaming rig. - NoMachine [https://downloads.nomachine.com/linux/?id=1] Like
AnyDesk, allows remote desktop connections to your Steam Deck. Disabling
read-only on the filesystem is required to install, but otherwise works very
well. - Remote Mouse [https://remotemouse.net/blog/support-for-steam-deck/] Use
your phone as a keyboard and mouse, and copy/paste between devices (apps for iOS
[https://apps.apple.com/us/app/remote-mouse/id385894596] and for Android
[https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.hungrybolo.remotemouseandroid&hl=en&gl=US]
available.) Gained improved support for Linux and Steam Deck in December 2022. -
Rustdesk [https://github.com/rustdesk/rustdesk] An open source TeamViewer
alternative, remote desktop software. Works out of the box, no configuration
required. Use the AppImage from the nightly build. - Steam Link
[https://store.steampowered.com/app/353380/Steam_Link/] Connect your Steam Deck
or other Steam devices with each other for remote streaming. - Unified Remote
[https://www.unifiedremote.com] Remote control app for your Steam Deck. Turn
your smartphone into a universal remote control, control mouse, keyboard and
more. ## Other tools - Boot Video Randomizer
[https://github.com/AutoMcG/steamdeck_tools] Replace the Deck startup video file
with a file of the user’s choice. Randomizer provides two features: individual
random set and on-boot randomization. Reddit release post
[https://www.reddit.com/r/SteamDeck/comments/xpyrc9/boot_video_randomizer_is_here/]
- CoreKeyboard [https://flathub.org/apps/details/org.cubocore.CoreKeyboard]
CoreKeyboard is an X11-based virtual keyboard. It has the advantage over Valve’s
built-in keyboard to offer access to special keys such as Ctrl, Alt and function
keys. - Great on Deck browser extension for Chrome
[https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/show-great-on-deck-on-ste/olagniaikhbmpdgghoifgloijcndfled]
or Firefox
[https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/show-great-on-deck-on-steam] See
what games are verified for the Steam Deck and which medal they have on ProtonDB
in the Steam store. - Ludusavi [https://github.com/mtkennerly/ludusavi] Backup
tool for PC game saves. Here is the Reddit release post
[https://www.reddit.com/r/SteamDeck/comments/wt9p13/ludusavi_v0110_keep_your_game_saves_safe_now_with/].
- ProtonUp-Qt [https://flathub.org/apps/details/net.davidotek.pupgui2] Install
and manage Wine- and Proton-based compatibility tools for Steam and Lutris with
this graphical user interface. - Qbert [https://github.com/XargonWan/Qbert]
Qbert generates a root overlay where you can install whatever software you need
without messing your filesystem. NOTICE: something is broken atm, Qbert is not
creating a correct overlay so basically the software is not working as intended.
- SC Controller [https://github.com/Ryochan7/sc-controller] User-mode driver,
mapper and GTK3 based GUI for Steam Controller, DS4 and similar controllers.
Steam Deck support added in version 0.4.8.8
[https://github.com/Ryochan7/sc-controller/releases/tag/v0.4.8.8]. - Steam Deck
SD Card Scanner [https://github.com/ddotthomas/SteamDeck_SD_Card_Scanner] An
application to help you keep track of the different games you have on your SD
Cards. If you ever found yourself wondering if you already have a game installed
on a different SD Card then this is for you. Reddit post
[https://www.reddit.com/r/SteamDeck/comments/11kjbl9/i_released_an_update_to_my_sd_card_scanner_app_it/]
by u/ddotthomas. - Steam Deck Utilities by CryoByte33
[https://github.com/CryoByte33/steam-deck-utilities] Scripts and utilities to
enhance the Steam Deck experience, particularly performance. - Steam Shortcut
Editor [https://github.com/herbzhao/steam_shortcut_editor/releases/tag/v1.0]
Allows you to modify the shortcuts file quickly and set game name to be the
appid, so you have access to community controls. Link to Reddit post
[https://www.reddit.com/r/SteamDeck/comments/xdxlb1/shortcut_editor_change_nonsteam_game_name_to/]
- Vibrant Deck CLI [https://github.com/agustinmista/vibrant_deck_cli] A simple
command line utility to tweak the screen saturation of the Steam Deck. # List of
Steam Deck-related websites Here is a collection of websites that offer
information, guides and news about the Steam Deck. ## Official Valve sites -
Official website [https://www.steamdeck.com] The official website for the Steam
Deck by Valve. - Deck Verified Games From Your Library
[https://store.steampowered.com/steamdeck/mygames] List of games from your
library that Valve has tested so far. - Valve’s Steam Deck bug report forum
[https://steamcommunity.com/app/1675200/discussions/1/], feature request forum
[https://steamcommunity.com/app/1675200/discussions/2/] and general discussion
forum [https://steamcommunity.com/app/1675200/discussions/0/] The official Steam
Deck forums on the Steam site. - Steam Devices page
[https://store.steampowered.com/account/hardwareused] On this Steam page, you
can find a list of Valve hardware and their serial numbers. You can click on the
Steam Deck in the list to view a list of its hardware components. ## Linux and
Steam Deck gaming sites - ProtonDB [https://www.protondb.com] Crowdsourced Linux
and Steam Deck game compatibility reports. - GamingOnLinux
[https://www.gamingonlinux.com/articles/category/Steam_Deck/] GamingOnLinux
deals with games on Linux (which the Steam Deck runs) in general, but has
consistently reported on Steam Deck-related news. - Linux Gaming Central
[https://linuxgamingcentral.com/tags/steam-deck/] Linux Gaming Central is
dedicated to giving you news on the Linux gaming front. The link above points to
the “Steam Deck” tag on the site. - Boiling Steam
[https://boilingsteam.com/?s=Steam+Deck] Boiling Steam is dedicated to covering
the world of PC Linux Gaming since 2014. The site often reports on the Steam
Deck, as the search results the link points to show. - Are We Anti-Cheat Yet?
[https://areweanticheatyet.com] A comprehensive and crowd-sourced list of games
using anti-cheats and their compatibility with GNU/Linux or Wine/Proton. ##
Steam Deck community sites - Steam Deck Community [https://steamdeck.community]
An independent Steam Deck Forum. - Steam Deck Life [https://steamdecklife.com/]
A Steam Deck blog for the latest news, tips and tricks and more. - Steam Deck HQ
[https://steamdeckhq.com] A web site with game reviews with optimal
configuration, tips and guides, and news. - ShareDeck [https://sharedeck.games]
An unofficial site to find and share Steam Deck performance configurations. -
overkill.wtf [https://overkill.wtf] overkill.wtf primarily focuses on the Steam
Deck, with a hint of Switch, PC gaming and whatever else we find interesting at
that moment–but mostly Steam Deck. - Great on Deck [https://greatondeck.net]
Unofficial Steam Deck compatibility website. Verification, performance reviews
and tweaks for Steam Deck. Emulation guides, Epic Games Store, Ubisoft Connect
games and more. - CheckMyDeck [https://checkmydeck.ofdgn.com] Check Steam Deck
compatibility of your Steam library. - sdeck.wiki [https://www.sdeck.wiki] A
list of Steam Deck resources. - Steam Deck Guide
[https://github.com/mikeroyal/Steam-Deck-Guide] A guide covering Steam Deck,
including the applications and tools that will make you better and more
efficient with your Steam Deck device. - Steam Deck Repo
[https://steamdeckrepo.com] A website where you can upload and share
community-made Steam Deck boot videos (plus in the future, other things like
themes and an app to automatically apply them to the Steam Deck)! - Steam Deck
Linux Wiki [https://steamdecklinux.wiki/wiki/Main_Page] This wiki aims to be a
useful resource for those that want to explore the desktop side of the Steam
Deck. - Steam Deck Guide
[https://steamdeckguide.tiddlyhost.com/#Welcome:Welcome] This guide contains all
kinds of useful tips that were found online. Hopefully it will help you use your
Steam Deck to the fullest. # List of Steam Deck-related subreddits and Lemmy
communities These other places covering the Steam Deck also exist on sites like
Reddit and Lemmy: - https://lemmy.ml/c/steamdeck [https://lemmy.ml/c/steamdeck]
- r/SteamDeck - r/DeckSupport - r/steamdeck_linux - r/SteamDeckBootVids -
r/SteamDeckEmulation - r/SteamDeckGames - r/SteamDeckModded - r/SteamDeckMods -
r/SteamDeckTech - r/SteamDeckTinker - r/SteamDeckTricks - r/SteamDeckWins -
r/SteamDeckYuzu - r/SteamOS - r/WindowsOnDeck - r/BestOfSteamDeck -
r/linux_gaming # List of Steam Deck-related podcasts If you enjoy listening to
Steam Deck news in your car or elsewhere, these podcasts might be for you: - On
Deck [https://open.spotify.com/show/5oH7NqKxSPiVFANLuYgDSn] - by Nerdnest
YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/NerdNest] - The Steam Deck Podcast
[https://open.spotify.com/show/3JnZkrbDLDgJgfaolXz7Q8] - by FlipScreen Games -
Decked Up [https://open.spotify.com/show/4ZW6yNxludK6FZQwvQlfJX] - by Mekel
Kasanova YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/c/MekelKasanova] - Fan the Deck
[https://open.spotify.com/show/74eIOxJhDmmSZFbwlh7HIN] - by Richard Alvarez
YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/c/FanTheDeck] # List of Steam Deck-related
Discord servers Get together and discuss the Steam Deck on these Discord
servers: - Steam Deck Discord [https://discord.com/channels/865611969661632521/]
The main Steam Deck Discord, not affiliated with Valve, Valve employees are
known to lurk on the Discord. - Steam Deck Homebrew
[https://discord.com/channels/960281551428522045/] Steam Deck Homebrew Discord
server, with, among others, a channel for Decky support.
