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Emulators
App: EmuDeck
Description: EmuDeck is a tool that sets up and configures emulators on Steam Deck, adding features like cover art and seamless integration so retro games appear in your library like native titles.
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App: RetroArch
Description: RetroArch is an open-source emulator and game engine frontend that lets you play classic games on various platforms.
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App: RPCS3
Description: RPCS3 is a free, open-source PlayStation 3 (PS3) emulator for Windows, Linux, and macOS. It lets you run PS3 games on your computer by emulating the console's hardware and software environment.
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App: Ryujinx (Ryubing)
Description: Ryujinx is an open-source Nintendo Switch emulator written in C#. This is a fork of the original project created by gdkchan.
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App: Cemu
Description: Cemu is a high-performance Wii U emulator for PC, capable of running most games and homebrew with strong accuracy and frequent updates for better compatibility.
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App: PCSX2
Description: PCSX2 is an open-source PlayStation 2 emulator for PC, letting you play PS2 games with enhancements like HD resolution, save states, and even online multiplayer support for select titles
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Local Game Streaming
App: chiaki-ng
Description: Chiaki-NG is an open-source client for PS4/PS5 Remote Play, allowing you to stream games to Steam Deck. It improves upon the original Chiaki with better performance, customizable streaming settings, and wake-on-LAN support.
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SteamOS
App: XStreamingDesktop
Description: XStreamingDesktop lets you stream games from your Xbox One/Series X|S or Xbox Cloud Gaming (xCloud) to any device. Play Xbox Game Pass titles anywhere with controller vibration support—no proxy needed.
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Game Info & Stats
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Plugin Name: HLTB for Deck
Plugin Source: Decky Loader
Description: A plugin to show you game lengths according to How Long To Beat.
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Plugin Name: Emuchievements
Plugin Source: Decky Loader
Description: Plugin for viewing RetroAchievements progress. Part of the EmuDeck Project
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Plugin Name: Discord Status
Plugin Source: Decky Loader
Description: Displays current Steam Deck game in Discord.
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Plugin Name: Battery Tracker
Plugin Source: Decky Loader
Description: Battery tracker plugin
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Plugin Name: PlayTime
Plugin Source: Decky Loader
Description: Tracks time for Steam and non-Steam games with reports and charts
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Plugin Name: PlayCount
Plugin Source: Decky Loader
Description: A Steam Deck plugin that shows current player counts for your steam games.
Plugin Name: ProtonDB Badges
Plugin Source: Deck Loader
Description: Display tappable ProtonDB badges on your game pages.
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Plugin Name: Crosshair
Plugin Source: Deck Loader
Description: Repurpose the performance overlay into a customizable crosshair.
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Plugin Name: Controller Tools
Plugin Source: Deck Loader
Description: The missing game controller menu. Displays the current battery % and charging status. Supports: DualSense, DualShock 4, Nintendo Switch Pro Controller
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Performance Tools & Configs
Software Name: CryoUtilities
Software Source: GitHub
Description: Scripts and utilities to improve performance and manage storage on the Steam Deck.
Plugin Name: PowerTools
Plugin Source: Decky Loader
Description: Power tweaks for power users.
Plugin Name: Decky-Framegen
Plugin Source: Decky Loader
Description: Allows using FSR for upscaling and frame generation in games with DLSS support. Uses DLSS Enabler and Optiscaler.
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GitHub
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Plugin Name: Deck Settings
Plugin Source: Deck Loader
Description: Fetch and display community-driven game compatibility, settings, and configuration reports.
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Plugin Name: Fantastic
Plugin Source: Deck Loader
Description: Fan controls
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Plugin Name: AutoSuspend
Plugin Source: Deck Loader
Description: Automatically suspend on low power.
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Plugin Name: Storage Cleaner
Plugin Source: Deck Loader
Description: Quickly visualize, select and clear shader cache and compatibility data.
Game Utilities
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Plugin Name: Pause Games
Plugin Source: Deck Loader
Description: Pause/Resume games to redirect resources and even play/stop apps that don't natively have an immediate option to do so.
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Plugin Name: Decky Cloud Save
Plugin Source: Deck Loader
Description: Manage cloud saves for games that do not support it in [current year].
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Plugin Name: MoonDeck
Plugin Source: Deck Loader
Description: MoonDeck lets you play Steam games via Moonlight without Sunshine setup, offering an experience like GeForce GameStream or Steam Remote Play.