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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
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