r/SteamDeckTricks • u/MouseRat12 • 2d 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/superduperfurburger • 2d ago
Software Question DMM on Steam Deck?
Reposting this from the Deadlock subreddit since I never got a response (maybe because it discusses modding) but I'm curious if it's possible for me to use Deadlock Mod Manager on Steam Deck using the desktop mode
r/SteamDeckTricks • u/that_one_guy246 • 2d ago
General Tips and Tricks Multiplayer Mods...
I know that it's possible to mod multiplayer so lang as your friends have the same mods however I've only had success on my laptop but not my Steam deck Does anyone know how to play with mods on steam deck and be online?
r/SteamDeckTricks • u/iamnokxi • 4d ago
Setup Showoff Perfect setup for playing coop with my girlfriend 🎮
I discovered an HDMI multi viewer to display two steamdecks simultaneously on the same screen
r/SteamDeckTricks • u/TotallyNotB3m • 3d ago
General Question Friend on steamdeck crashing when loading into expedition
2 of us on pc and 1 on steam deck. Steamdeck user isn’t loading in to the expedition without crashing. Please help!! We’ve tried all the launch options.
r/SteamDeckTricks • u/RPG-Enthusiast-IX • 3d ago
Software Tips and Tricks New & Updated Guide for Cheat Engine on Steam Deck 2026
r/SteamDeckTricks • u/Reasonable-Clerk4995 • 4d ago
General Tips and Tricks Steam deck help
Does anybody have tips on how to emulate on steam deck🫩 I have gameboy advance and n64 got psp but struggled and it’s hard and I want my steam deck to be clean and organized with emulation so I can have many games i use emudeck but I don’t think I’m using it well because I can’t figure out how to get ps3, Wii,0s2 Xbox 360 Nintendo switch etc any help would be amazing if you can give specific details or steps please do
r/SteamDeckTricks • u/[deleted] • 5d ago
Software Question Unwanted Home Screen Popups Over Gameplay
While playing on the deck, every now and then the screen darkens to a steam loading logo for a few seconds before bringing up the home screen.
There doesn't seem to be any way to interrupt this process, I have to just wait for the home screen to finish loading, then I can (usually) just close it and return to the game.
Unfortunately, when this happens it doesn't pause the game, not even with the "pause game" decky plugin installed and set to pause on loss of focus and/or on overlay.
Sometimes some inputs leak through to the game and I can pause it myself, but if it's a game that doesn't have native pause capability (or if the pause function is nested in a menu such as in monster hunter) I just have to listen to myself get ragdolled while I'm blind and hobbled.
This has been happening off and on for months, since a time when I had only steam games installed and no decky plugins or anything of the sort, but it appears to be getting worse/more frequent, and for the life of me I can't find a way to make it stop.
It was suggested to me that I disable the toggle to have steam startup animations play when waking the deck from sleep mode, and that seemed to help a little for a few days, but has long since ceased to deter the problem.
In case it wasn't apparent, I'm not pressing the steam or ... buttons to make this happen. It occurs seemingly at random, including when I'm not even touching the deck at all. It happens in both steam and non-steam games as long as I'm playing in gaming mode.
r/SteamDeckTricks • u/CovertJam • 11d ago
Setup Showoff Steam Deck Wall / Bedside Mount
Fed up of placing my Steam Deck on the floor or balancing it on a crowded bedside table. Couldn’t find anything that provided a good secure hold without being ugly, so I designed my own.
Find it here, if you want.
Edit: Guys, before raising concerns, asking questions, or pointing out the glaring design flaw you’ve just discovered, please have a quick look through the photos and MakerWorld description first.
There’s a reasonable chance I also noticed it while designing the thing.
r/SteamDeckTricks • u/Danceman2 • 11d ago
Software Tips and Tricks Steam Deck stuck volume keys - WORKAROUND / FIX
My Volume Up key got stuck and keeps triggering continuously. I’ve been getting around it by using the in-game volume settings, but I found a Decky Loader plugin that makes this much easier.
It's called Volume Mixer and you can find it in the Decky Loader store.
How to use it:
- Launch your game.
- Open the Volume Mixer plugin from the Decky menu.
- All active sound outputs will appear. Just adjust them to your preferred levels.
I haven't tested it for a stuck Volume Down key, but it should work the exact same way. Hope this helps anyone dealing with hardware button issues!
r/SteamDeckTricks • u/nv-esenin • 12d ago
General Question Death Stranding 2 online mod doesn’t work on Steam Deck
r/SteamDeckTricks • u/thelonegunmen84 • 11d ago
Software Question 4k + Deck Image + Performance/Mango HUD font tiny
not sure if borked or by design but the usually decky plugin - mango peel, the font isn’t centered in QAM and I cannot use it to adjust the font size for the performance overlay. any other ways to manually adjust it?
r/SteamDeckTricks • u/TheTwilightJoker • 13d ago
Software Question Normal colors and de-saturated colors
galleryr/SteamDeckTricks • u/Fozzeybeare • 13d ago
Software Question Streamdeck Plus XL
anybody got the Plus XL knobs working in Companion?
r/SteamDeckTricks • u/LeFinnaBust • 14d ago
Software Question Call of Duty Black ops Zombies Mobile Steamdeck
Running this through waydroid. The many ports that have came out recently all will run on waydroid however this one in particular doesn't seem to have any trouble with online functionality.
The biggest issue is theres no controller support like in the ps vitas vpk port. Does anyone have any idea of how to implement some controller functionality on the android version?
or using waydroid on the deck like this for the game?
r/SteamDeckTricks • u/Ok-Wrongdoer4021 • 15d ago
General Question Black screen with audio in gaming mode, but desktop mode works well?
I have not updated my Shadps4 since 0.13 and I just did today with 0.18. With the update I only have a black screen but with audio. In Bazzite (I assume same as a Steam Deck) it works well with picture and audio on desktop mode but not on gaming mode. Is there a fix for this?
r/SteamDeckTricks • u/edude45 • 15d ago
Hardware Question Steam button and 3 dots button issue
Hi,
For months at this point (im an on and off player) my steam button and 3 dots button when pressed, zoom into the screen. When I release they zoom back out. I tried to hold the steam button and the L bumper, that seems to do nothing.
Ive been looking for answers but most are related to other issues with these buttons. Has anyone figured out what the issue is with these buttons?
Im on the latest stable version of steam. I do have decks installed but o cant access that because my 3 dots button zooms in. For what I can tell, any button combo action I need to use the steam button for like for the keyboard, works fine. Its just when pushed by itself it zooms in.
Any help?​
edit: Redditch suggested i post here as well.
r/SteamDeckTricks • u/No_Block2252 • 15d ago
Software Tips and Tricks Bazzite SteamDeck Sunshine/Moonlight screen resolution+rotation
r/SteamDeckTricks • u/TheMuskegMan • 16d ago
Hardware Question Steam deck remote play Xbox controller issues Farm Sim 25
I have tried looking this up all over the internet's and have yet to find a good answer or solution. It's possible the solution is that it just doesn't work.
Has anyone figured out how to play FS25 through remote play on a steam deck with an Xbox controller?
When I boot up the game the controller will skip the intro video but then I have no controls at the main menu. Once a games loaded sometimes the controls work other times they only work in a limited fashion.
Gamepads are turned on in options. I've reset the controls under the game options. I e deleted input mapping in the game files to have them reset. I've reset the controller.
Does it just not work? Or has anyone figured this one out?
r/SteamDeckTricks • u/Naive_Remote9813 • 17d ago
Hardware Question How do I fix this?
So basically I was playing a game that required to press down the stick a lot and I feel like it has broke it. I can lift it up a bit and then press it down again. I'm thinking about opening the deck to deal with the problem, but I don’t know exactly what it is, so if anyone has had the same issue as me, I would gladly accept some advice
r/SteamDeckTricks • u/Legitimate_Smile_306 • 18d ago
Software Tips and Tricks Turn your Steam Deck into an Apple TV: A zero-latency, hardware-accelerated AirPlay solution optimized for Gaming Mode
reddit.comr/SteamDeckTricks • u/Mysterious_Rooster13 • 19d ago