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Steam Deck

The "Awesome Steam Deck" project is a curated collection of resources dedicated to the Steam Deck, a handheld gaming computer developed by Valve. This list encompasses a variety of categories including game compatibility tools, performance optimization guides, software utilities, community forums, and modding resources. It serves as a valuable asset for gamers, developers, and modders alike, providing insights and tools to enhance their experience with the Steam Deck. Whether you are a casual gamer looking to optimize your gameplay or a developer interested in creating compatible titles, this collection offers essential resources to help you make the most of your Steam Deck experience.

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Table of Contents

20 sections · 147 projects

Guide

12 projects
SSD Replacement

ifixit.com
Install EmuDeck

emudeck.com
Install Windows

howtogeek.com
Install Windows On microSD

wagnerstechtalk.com
Install ProtonGE

steamdeckhq.com
Install Chiaki

pimylifeup.com
Use Xbox Cloud Gaming

support.microsoft.com
Install NonSteamLaunchers

steamdeckhq.com
Activate SFTP

youtube.com
Steam Deck ArchWiki

wiki.archlinux.org
Install Decky Loader

decky.xyz
Setup CSS Loader

deckthemes.com

Hardware

3 projects
Sabrent Rocket 2230 SSD

amazon.com
SanDisk Extreme microSD

amazon.com
Steam Deck Refurbished

store.steampowered.com

Accessory

28 projects
Spigen Rugged Armor Protective Case

amazon.com
Maglass Screen Protector

amazon.com
JSAUX Cooling Fans

jsaux.com
NexDock

nexdock.com
Killswitch

dbrand.com
Carrying Case

jsaux.com
Standing Case

jsaux.com
Silicon Case

jsaux.com
6-in-1 Docking Station

jsaux.com
Steam Deck Dock

store.steampowered.com
iVoler Dock

ivoler.com
Syntech Dock

syntechhome.com
UGREEN Dock

eu.ugreen.com
Extreme Rate Shells

extremerate.com
GamingCobra Shells

gamingcobra.com
JSAUX Transparent Back Plate

jsaux.com
Corsair K70 Pro Mini

amazon.com
Razer Viper V2 Pro

amazon.com
8BitDo Wireless 2.4g Controller

amazon.com
HyperX Cloud II Wireless

amazon.com
Razer Hammerhead (2021)

amazon.com
Acer Nitro XV272U Vbmiiprx 27 Inch Monitor

amazon.com
ViewSonic VX1755

amazon.com
Anker 7-in-1 USB-C Hub

amazon.com
Spigen Rugged Armor Case

amazon.com
Spigen Tempered Glass

amazon.com
Anker PowerCore

amazon.com
Deckmate Detachable Kickstand System

amazon.com

Software

13 projects
rwfusrwfus

A read-write overlay filesystem that enables using pacman on Steam Deck without losing packages after system updates.

#arch-linux#deck#steam
Stars256
Forks7
Last commit1 year ago
Steam ROM ManagerSteam ROM Manager

A bulk game importer and artwork manager for Steam, adding non-Steam games and managing their assets.

#rom-manager#non-steam-games#game-management
Stars2,437
Forks148
Last commit5 days ago
Discord Overlay

trigg.github.io
SteamOS Btrfs

gitlab.com
ProtonUp-Qt

davidotek.github.io
CloverClover

An easy-to-use script to install Clover, a graphical boot manager for dual-booting SteamOS/Bazzite and Windows on Steam Deck and Lenovo Legion Go devices.

#dualboot#uefi#clover
Stars741
Forks39
Last commit1 month ago
ProtontricksProtontricks

A wrapper that runs Winetricks commands and launches Windows executables for Steam Play/Proton games.

#hacktoberfest#steam#command-line-tool
Stars2,251
Forks46
Last commit19 days ago
SteamTinkerLaunchSteamTinkerLaunch

A Linux wrapper tool for Steam that provides a graphical menu to configure game tools, mod managers, and custom launch options.

#steam-client#steam#reshade
Stars2,791
Forks86
Last commit5 months ago
GOverlayGOverlay

A graphical interface for configuring MangoHud, vkBasalt, and OptiScaler to enhance Linux gaming performance and visuals.

#vulkan#free-pascal#open-source
Stars1,329
Forks59
Last commit1 day ago
CoreCtrl

gitlab.com
FlatsealFlatseal

A graphical utility to review and modify permissions for Flatpak applications.

#linux-desktop#sandboxing#gtk
Stars1,690
Forks109
Last commit19 days ago
SteamGridDB ManagerSteamGridDB Manager

Automatically imports games from PC launchers into your Steam library with custom artwork.

#desktop-application#game-launchers#steam
Stars412
Forks55
Last commit3 years ago
Warehouse

flathub.org

Performance

5 projects
MangoHudMangoHud

A Vulkan and OpenGL overlay for monitoring FPS, temperatures, CPU/GPU load, and other performance metrics on Linux.

#vulkan#real-time-overlay#opengl
Stars8,687
Forks402
Last commit1 day ago
GamescopeGamescope

A micro-compositor window manager for games that reduces latency and provides resolution scaling, originally developed for SteamOS.

#vulkan#wayland#xwayland
Stars4,811
Forks355
Last commit7 days ago
PowerToolsPowerTools

A Steam Deck plugin for advanced power management, enabling CPU/GPU frequency control, SMT toggling, and battery charge capping.

#frontend-plugin#power-management#decky
Stars422
Forks29
Last commit2 years ago
SimpleDeckyTDPSimpleDeckyTDP

A Decky Loader plugin for Linux handheld PCs to control TDP, power governors, and GPU settings per game.

#power-management#linux-handheld#gpu-control
Stars251
Forks21
Last commit1 day ago
ShareDeck

sharedeck.games

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