Enhance Your Steam Deck: Essential Software for Gamers

The Steam Deck, ah yes, the handheld PC—a gamer’s dream come true. 

Now, as great as it may seem, pre-loaded with enough goodies to run your library, why should you stop there? With some essential software, you can increase customization, maximize performance, and even revisit the classics, so we will list three must-have tools to elevate your experience. 

Decky.xyz

From Decky.xyz Official Website

What do you do when you get a new phone? You make it your own with unique wallpapers, icons, ringtones, etc. The Steam Deck may not be a mobile phone, but it can be customized to fit your jam, thanks to the Decky.xyz plugin. 

This tool opens your device to various helpful plugins like ProtonDB, which provides a more concise compatibility rating for your games. Think of it as a Steam Deck "app store," with features that let you tweak everything, from the visuals to the backend. You can even add battery-saving modes and other enhancements to make your Deck experience truly your own. There are tons of things to explore once you add this cool software into the mix. 

EmuDeck

From EmuDeck Official Website

Can it emulate? That was one of the first few thoughts that crossed my mind when looking into handheld consoles. And the short answer to that is yes, it can indeed! Installation may take a while but with EmuDeck, you can bring back the games of the good ol’ past. EmuDeck simplifies the process of adding emulators for platforms like Nintendo, Sega, PlayStation, and more. All those nostalgia-packed games you remember? EmuDeck’s here to help you dust them off and rekindle that inner child. Remember to check out the appropriate ROMs so your games will play flawlessly. 

CryoUtilities 

From GitHub Official Website

Running the latest titles on a portable device is awesome, but a little extra performance boost never hurt. To place it out there, the Steam Deck isn’t the most powerful handheld device available, so a little help couldn’t hurt. Think of it as a personal trainer for your Deck: it cleans up unnecessary cache, optimizes loading times, and ensures every bit of storage and RAM is put to good use.

This is particularly handy if you’re pushing your Deck’s limits with new titles or want everything to run as smoothly as possible. CryoUtilities helps you keep your Deck in top form so you’re always ready for that next game. 

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