Pause Games
A Decky Loader plugin for Steam Deck that pauses and resumes game processes to free system resources.
What is Pause Games?
Pause Games is a Decky Loader plugin for the Steam Deck that allows pausing and resuming game processes using Unix signals. It solves the problem of games lacking a pause feature by letting users temporarily suspend them to free up CPU and GPU resources for other tasks, and can help prevent audio or freezing issues during system sleep.
Steam Deck users who multitask between games or applications and want to manage system resources without closing games, particularly those using emulators or experiencing stability issues.
It provides granular control over game execution through SIGSTOP/SIGCONT signals, offers automated pausing with focus loss, and integrates with the Steam Deck's overlay, all without requiring game modifications.
Overview
Decky Loader Plugin for Steam Deck to Pause and Resume games
Use Cases
Best For
- Freeing up CPU/GPU resources on Steam Deck without closing games
- Preventing audio crackling or freezes when suspending the system
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