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Steam Deck - Resources and Add-ons (sh.itjust.works)

submitted 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) by Vertelleus@sh.itjust.works to c/steamdeck@sopuli.xyz

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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: @shadowapex@lemmy.world
- Site: https://github.com/ShadowBlip/OpenGamepadUI
chiaki4deck PlayStation Remote Play on the Steam Deck.
- Comment below: https://sh.itjust.works/comment/102668
- Commenter: @derbolle@feddit.de
- 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.

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[–] shadowapex@lemmy.world 8 points 2 years ago (5 children)

If anyone is interested in an open source replacement for Steam's gamepad UI, there is OpenGamepadUI, which I am the author of. It features an overlay, gamepad mappings, and plugin architecture:

https://github.com/ShadowBlip/OpenGamepadUI

[–] Vertelleus@sh.itjust.works 2 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (4 children)

Awesome! I'll add it to the list. For those less familiar with Linux and GitHub do you have a walkthrough install and preview?

[–] shadowapex@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago (1 children)

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 :)

[–] Vertelleus@sh.itjust.works 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I see it is in early stages, should I recommend that this as a test only?

[–] shadowapex@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago (1 children)

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.

[–] Vertelleus@sh.itjust.works 3 points 2 years ago

Looks like an great start. Keep the community posted on progress and stable releases!

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