Verified Software¶

All software listed below is available for installation via desktop mode. Flatpaks can be installed via discovery store just as they would be on a real Steam Deck.

Software¶

Software	Format	Description
Cider	Flatpak	Apple Music Player Note: Requires configuration
Discord	Flatpak	Messaging, Voice, and Video Client
Firefox	Flatpak	The Firefox Web Browser
Google Chrome	Flatpak	The Google Chrome Browser
Heroic	Flatpak	Access to GoG, Epic, and Amazon Game Stores
Spotify	Flatpak	Spotify Music Player
Steam Rom Manager	Flatpak	A game organizer for emulation.
SyncThingy	Flatpak	Peer to Peer Sync
VLC	Flatpak	Video/Movie Player

Streaming¶

Software	Description	Installation Source
SetupStreamingServices	Configure a variety of streaming services	Configure using the "Setup Streaming" icon available in desktop mode.

Emulators¶

Software	Format	Description
Cemu	Flatpak	A Wii-U Emulator
Dolphin	Flatpak	A Gamecube and Wii Emulator
Duckstation	Flatpak	A Playstation Emulator
PCSX2	Flatpak	A Playstation 2 Emulator
PPSSPP	Flatpak	A Playstation Portable Emulator
RetroArch	Flatpak	A multi-system Emulator
Vita3K	GIST	A Playstation Vita Emulator
Waydroid	INSTALLATION	An Android Emulator
Xemu	Flatpak	An Xbox emulator

Decky Plugins¶

Decky Loader is required to use the plugins below. It is automatically installed when installing plugins using the "Setup Helpers" tool which is available in Desktop mode.

Plugin	Description	Installation Source
FanControl	Fan control plugin (replaces built-in fan management)	Configure using the "Setup Helpers" icon available in desktop mode.
HueSync	RGB control plugin	Configure using the "Setup Helpers" icon available in desktop mode.
MusicControl	A music player control plugin	Install using Decky Plugin Browser
SimpleDeckyTDP	CPU/GPU/TDP management utility	Configure using the "Setup Helpers" icon available in desktop mode.
DeckyPlumber	A plugin to switch controller types to enable use of the Gyro.	Configure using the "Setup Helpers" icon available in desktop mode.
SteamGridDB	Artwork downloader for SteamOS	Install using Decky Plugin Browser