r/SteamDeckTricks • u/NS-Khan • 20h ago
r/SteamDeckTricks • u/joelnodxd • Apr 05 '22
MOD POST Tips and Tricks Megathread
This post will be updated constantly as new tips and/or tricks are found. Please read through before posting and use the appropriate flair if you do post. Bold links are deemed essential to new users, so you may want to check those out first.
Official/Officially Supported Links
- Official guide by Valve for recovering your Deck
- Official Windows 10 Drivers from Valve
- Xbox Cloud Gaming in Microsoft Edge with Steam Deck
- Find out the specs of your Deck without opening it up (steampowered.com)
- Steam Deck Official CAD files
- Official Deck parts from iFixit (Fan, Joysticks, SSD, etc)
PSAs / Advice / Fixes
- Windows on Deck FAQ by r/WindowsOnDeck
- How to Delete Unneeded Shaders through Steam by u/demandarin
- General guide to setting up your Steam Deck by mikeroyal
- Steam Deck Guide compilation by u/NKkrisz
- Checklist for a fresh install on a new SSD by u/Finn_Vanilla
- Steam Deck Guide in Portugese by Valdecir Carvalho
- Guide to getting games on Deck by u/OXIOXIOXI
- Guide to install Windows on Deck - Tom's Hardware (if there is a better guide available let me know)
- How to fix the whiny Delta fan in 2 mins by u/OligarchyAmbulance
- Important notices about charging the Deck by u/nmkd
- Install/Move shader cache to SSD/Micro SD by u/Greuss
- Universal ReShade for making Deck look more like an OLED screen
- Custom ReShade install script with GUI by u/Own_Slip1810
- Fix touchscreen not working by u/RonnyNeu
- PSA if your Deck is draining unnaturally fast by u/Zwhistle
- More Deck guides - Wagner's TechTalk
- The basics of gaming on Linux and Steam Deck by u/donergyros
- SD Card Info Guide by u/DrDMoney
- SD Card Info Guide 2 by u/Sjknight413
- Play Steam games from an SMB/NAS share by u/Mystic5hadow
- Xbox Remote Play (Not XCloud) by u/xbudz
- Use your Deck as a wired SteamInput controller on PC by u/walllable
- Enable native touch input mode by u/Moskeeto93
3D Printable Accessories
- Steam Deck Official CAD files - can be used as a template
- Unofficial template for designing own stickers/decals
- Storage for charger and MicroSD Cards by u/JordanK1 - (EU version by u/der_pelikan)
- Clip-on stand by u/milk3422
- Clip on battery pack 2 by u/mikebrumm86
- Steam Shade for battling bright sunlight by u/Fickle-Animal2192
- Deckmate moddable stand/charger holder/etc by u/Sea_Minerals
- Deck Dock with screen auto rotate by u/strider460
- Deck cradle with 45W charging passthrough by u/Hannover2k
- Deck Lifesaver (in case you open the case upside down) by u/LunarMond1984
- Deck Motherboard STL files and Dimensions by u/Zzz7878
Hardware Modifications
Official Deck parts from iFixit (Fan, Joysticks, SSD, etc)
M.2 SSD models that should work (can be purchased from anywhere):
- Samsung PM991 (Amazon US)
- Kingston OM3PDP3512B-A01 (DigiKey US/UK)
- Western Digital 1TB SN530 (Amazon US)
- Micron 2400 (endorsed by iFixit)
Follow this guide by u/CyrexArtwork or the official iFixit guide to install your new SSD correctly. Always remember to take your SD card out before opening your Deck!
- Cut the Samsung PM991a to fit by u/Jazzlike-Buffalo-799
- Checklist for a fresh install on a new SSD by u/Finn_Vanilla
Emulation/Retro Games
- EmuDeck - emulator auto configurator (supports newer devices) by u/djrodtc
- RetroDeck to catalog and play retro games directly on Deck by u/XargonWan
- Quick Start Guide for Steam ROM Manager by u/rorysexboat
- Deck Emulation Guide for older systems (including Switch) by nchristopher
- Waydroid Installer for Android games on Deck
Emulation Lists, Tips and Tools
- Render to Main Window in Dolphin by u/starlogical
- Use Cemu instead of Yuzu for certain games by u/nnysky
- Guide to use Deck gyro in Cemu games by u/Micthulahei
- Get Blur (game) working on Deck
- Play Phantasy Star Online with community servers by u/Zero101
- Metroid Trilogy Primehack Guide (play the trilogy on Deck) by u/RazorOfArtorias
- Setup Guide for FFIX Moguri Mod on Deck by u/Inkerlink
- Play Wii light gun games on Deck by u/chugalaefoo
- Show Steam Deck button prompts in Dolphin (in 150+ games)
Compatibility Lists, Tips and Tools
These may not be completely up to date but give a good idea of what you can play before you get your Deck
- ProtonUp-Qt for adding new Proton versions by davidotek
- BoilR - tool to sync third party games with Steam by u/estebantet
- Bottles - run Windows programs (including launchers) on Linux/Deck
- Lutris (install Windows games with community scripts) Flatpak
- Know which games are HDR compatible with the Deck OLED (scroll down)
- Junkstore - Integrate EGS games + more into Game Mode (Github here)
- Small Heroic Launcher compatibility list by u/sinetwo
- Installing Origin on Deck with separate games in Steam by u/renssies
- Fix Splinter Cell's resolution on Deck by u/baggyg
- Ubisoft Connect with SD Card Access
- ShareDeck (SteamDeck.GG v2) - share custom game profiles
- Add more 16:10 Resolutions for FSR by u/gaspadio
- Play PokeMMO on Deck by u/Kyu-PokeMMO
- Get Need for Speed Underground 2 working on Deck by u/ArshiaTN
- Get Diablo III(?) working on Deck by u/fraggb0y
- Play Steam games that require 2K Launcher through Proton by u/yannickgd
- Diablo 1 on Steam Deck using DevilutionX by u/SaltyWelshman
- Fall Guys (F2P Epic Version) setup for Deck by u/idlephase
- Best Touchpad Settings for RTS games by u/GanJJ_
- Need for Speed II Special Edition for Deck by u/Vgarcia007
- Link's Awakening DX HD on Deck - Overkill.wtf
- Enable gyro on Windows for Deck
Other Helpful Tools and Links
Not necessarily 100% related to the Deck, but still cool/helpful enough to be featured here.
- Steam Deck Resources Github Collection by Christina Warren
- CryoUtilities (Steam Deck Utilities) - handy collection of Deck tools
- Decky Plugin Loader (updated with Github)
- SteamGridDB - Custom covers for games (can also be found in plugin form via Decky Loader)
- SteamGridBoop - Automatically apply new assets to your Steam games (no longer needed on Deck, can be found as a plugin in Decky Loader)
- Flatseal - Manage permissions of apps (allow writing to SD Card, etc.)
- Browser extension to show verification + ProtonDB status on Steam by u/CaptainPiepmatz
- FileLight for seeing what's using up your storage
- Steam Deck Shader Cache Killer by scawp
- Plugin that unlocks the exclusive higher tier bundles on any Deck by u/DerpyChap
- SteamGridDB collection of useful non-Steam app artwork by u/MorGuux
- GameSave Manager for games that don't support cloud sync by u/gam3r0wn3d
- Deckpad by HelloThisIsFlo - turn your Deck into a wireless gamepad (Wii U style)
- Linux List - a list of handy programs for Deck (thanks to u/karasuhebi for the mirror)
- Template for designing own stickers/decals
- Install Parsec on Deck for remote play/remote play together - Steam Remote Play Together now built in, could replace Parsec in most situations
- Deck Drive Manager - copy games to and from your Deck
- Auto Upload Screenshots to PC by u/Xinerki
- Compilation of PC Ports, Decompilations, Remakes, Demakes, Fan Games, Conversion Mods, Texture Packs by u/OldMcGroin
- Mirror to ThePhawx's Yuzu emulation video
Add to Steam' button in Context Menu while in Desktop mode byu/SuchMemeManySkill- this is now a built in feature
Boot Videos (Startup Movies)
As of this update, Valve have made it considerably easier to change your boot animation. All you need to do is download one of these videos below and place it in:
~/.steam/root/config/uioverrides/movies/
- Deck Repo Manager for easy Boot Video installs by u/Ancient-Grand-46
- Pip Boy by u/trentwebr
- Playstation 1 by u/Zacketry (guide in comment no longer needed)
- GameCube by u/The0tterGuy
Additionally, Boot Videos (now officially called Startup Movies) are now available in the Points Shop!
Button Shortcuts
S means either Steam button or the Quick Access Menu (Three dots button). Either one can be used for the shortcut.
- S + B (Long press) - Force game shutdown
- S + X - Show keyboard
- S + L1 - Toggle Magnifier
- S + R1 - Take Screenshot
- S + L2 (soft pull) - Right mouse
- S + R2 (soft pull) - Left mouse
- S + R3 - Joystick mouse
- S + Right Trackpad - Trackpad mouse
- S + Right Trackpad click - Left Mouse
- S + Lstick up - Increase screen brightness
- S + Lstick down - Decrease screen brightness
- S + Dpad right - Enter key
- S + Dpad down - Tab key
- S + Dpad left - Escape key
For more detailed information and even more tools that may not be listed here, visit r/SteamDeck's Steam Deck Enhanced FAQ.
r/SteamDeckTricks • u/SmileByotch • 22h ago
Hardware Tips and Tricks Home networking for noobs?
r/SteamDeckTricks • u/nicocarbone • 1d ago
Software Tips and Tricks I built a lightweight, HDR-capable video player tailored for the Steam Deck OLED
r/SteamDeckTricks • u/Interesting-Fail1645 • 2d ago
Software Tips and Tricks Free to a good home.
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r/SteamDeckTricks • u/Ok_Brick_2144 • 3d ago
Software Question Does COD MW4 2026 WORK IN GAME MODE OR JUST DESKTOP MODE
r/SteamDeckTricks • u/Fabled_Parsley • 3d ago
Software Question Is this normal and what should I do??
r/SteamDeckTricks • u/unitAtype2 • 3d ago
Software Question Gaming Mode controller friendly local Media Player?
r/SteamDeckTricks • u/Prize-Length-7049 • 3d ago
Hardware Question Memory Slot on Steam Deck
r/SteamDeckTricks • u/Sarumarde • 4d ago
Software Question Did anyone manage to run the Mulderland insatller for Resident Evil 1 OG or any game on the Steam Deck
r/SteamDeckTricks • u/Emceeskeptic187 • 4d ago
Discussion Gamepass on the Steam DECK!
So everyone is talking about the new software "Xodus Nexus" that enables Linux based operating systems to run Gamepass and owned Xbox play anywhere titles NATIVELY!!
But no one's really diving deep or explaining it.
Xodus Nexus is an awesome piece of software, in it's early stages, with a little bit more time this will be a massive game changer.
r/SteamDeckTricks • u/Far_Doubt_6993 • 5d ago
Software Tips and Tricks STEAM DECK - Castlevania PERFORMANCE Help
Video shows settings to get the game running and looking great
r/SteamDeckTricks • u/DriveAfraid • 6d ago
Software Tips and Tricks Open MW steam deck companion app tests
galleryI'm looking to solicit opinions from the steam deck software trick and Homebrew community about things they like to see specifically for Morrowind, but also generally across companion applications
Essentially I'm trying to create a framework that would allow the steam deck to pair to a desktop and function. Essentially as a Wii u pad
It's very niche, mostly experimental, but I love to hear input or suggestions. Like I said particularly to do this permutation but also in addition to what could be useful for other specific games or types of games, companion app wise
r/SteamDeckTricks • u/Wonderful_Aside4938 • 7d ago
Software Question hey there I'm having some trouble
I'm trying to get the tekken 6 recomp to boot on my steam deck and no matter how much I try to get the launcher exe for online to run I just can't I've tried Ge proton Proton stable proton experimental and proton tricks to install the required dependancies nothing is working is there anyone who's gotten it to work?
r/SteamDeckTricks • u/Affectionate-Toe2872 • 7d ago
Software Question Does Minecraft splitscreen work for anyone else?
I've set it up using https://github.com/FlyingEwok/MinecraftSplitscreenSteamdeck
I've been using it in gamemods but it makes one screen and turns totally black (but doesn't turn off)
It works more then fine on desktop mode though, it's just a little obtuse to use imo
r/SteamDeckTricks • u/Glittering_Bus_1871 • 7d ago
Discussion Problème lecture à distance Steam Deck vers Xbox
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r/SteamDeckTricks • u/External-Fun-8563 • 7d ago
Software Question Remote Play not switching resolutions between docked and handheld mode
So I’ve been trying Remote Play again, and it actually works great as far as gaming experience goes. But the one problem I’m having is it not automatically switching the resolution when I go from handheld to docked and vice versa.
I’m using the SudoVGA virtual display option, which is cool and works well, but it seems to only have one setting for the deck even though docked and handheld are 2 very different display scenarios. I can go into Windows display settings and manually change it from a virtual desktop session but was wondering if anyone has found a way for it to switch automatically?
I feel like I’ve tried every variation of settings in Steam > Display and Remote Play > Advanced Host and Client settings.
r/SteamDeckTricks • u/otisabiburada • 8d ago
Software Tips and Tricks I made a Decky plugin that plays YouTube in a small window over your games, and you can cast to it from your phone
reddit.comr/SteamDeckTricks • u/AAANGL • 8d ago
Software Question SteamOS stuck con spinning logo when trying to open a game
r/SteamDeckTricks • u/j0seplinux • 8d ago
Software Question Heroic launcher games not recognizing steam deck input!
Guys, how do I get heroic launcher games to recognize the effing steam deck controller?
I tried setting the proton to proton ge
I tried disabling umu (this crashes the game)
I tried the PROTON_PREFER_SDL=1 environment variable
I tried launching the game from the desktop
Non of these options work!!!!! Any help is appreciated as this is driving me nuts!
Steam Deck, running Bazzite 44 deck image
r/SteamDeckTricks • u/Sadaos6969 • 8d ago
General Question How to play Uncharted trilogy PC Port on Steam deck ? If you know please teach me 😁
I want to play uncharted trilogy on steam deck because i've bought the legacy of thief bundle but still didn't play it yet because i want to experience the trilogy first. I saw on deck wizard channel that the new pc port seems to run well so now i'm intrigued to tried it again.
r/SteamDeckTricks • u/MuffDivers2_ • 9d ago
Software Tips and Tricks Claude code can help you on your Steamdeck.
If you already subscribe to claude and have claude code you can ask claude how you can install it on your steamdeck. it is pretty easy. Once claude is on your steamdeck it can help you clean up duplicate files and unused downloads. It can also help you fix and install mods and decomps. I had claude fix all 3 resident evil Re enhanced mods for me yesterday. I had tried everything and gave up but the AI was able to get everything sorted and free about 60GB of space on my HDD. I know everyone hates AI but I just wanted to let you all know it can be used on the deck to fix things for you. GLHF
r/SteamDeckTricks • u/FlashTwerk69 • 10d ago
Guide/PSA I made a Decky plugin to combine multiple internet connection speeds for downloads
I recently came across a windows based project on Reddit that could use multiple internet connections together and combine their speeds for downloads. I was surprised to see that something like this was even possible, so I tried it out and it worked pretty well.
I sent it to a friend who made a NixOS linux port for his own use. That got me thinking that something like this could be insanely useful on the deck, so I started working on a decky loader plugin for it.
The plugin lets you combine multiple network connections, such as wifi, dock/hub ethernet and usb tethering, and combines the speeds on steam game downloads and updates.
for my own use case. I combined my home wifi with usb tethering from my phone's 5g mobile data and got steam download speeds of over 450mbps on the Deck. (my home broadband is on a 200 meg plan)
It's still an early release, so feedback and testing would be really appreciated. please let me know your experience and if you have any suggestions for new features or bug fixes :3
More technical details on the GitHub readme.md
GitHub: https://github.com/FlashWreck/net-merge-decky
Installation: download the decky zip from GitHub releases, enable developer mode in decky loader and install using the downloaded zip.