RetroDECK/wiki-rtd/docs/wiki_devices/steamdeck/steamdeck-software.md

# Steam Deck specific recommendations
The following software works great with the Steam Deck and might enhance your RetroDECK experience.

## CryoUtilities

<img src="../../../wiki_images/logos/cryoutilities-logo.png" width="150">

Scripts and utilities to improve performance and manage storage on the Steam Deck.

_Made by CryoByte33_

[CryoUtilities link](https://github.com/CryoByte33/steam-deck-utilities)

## Discover Overlay

<img src="../../../wiki_images/logos/discover-overlay-logo.svg" width="150">

If you use Discord this is a program that adds Discord integration into the Steam Deck's gamemode UI.
It's already in on Flathub and downloadable in Discover. Note that you need to install and login to Discord as well.

_Made by trigg_

[Discover Overlay Link](https://trigg.github.io/Discover/)


## Decky Loader


<img src="../../../wiki_images/logos/decky-loader-logo.png" width="450">

Is a great piece of software that allows custom plugins inside Steam Deck's gamemode. It can open up more advanced features then the standard Steam Deck experience offers. But it's a bit more technical to install, please follow the guide on their github.

_Made by Steam Deck Homebrew Team_

[Decky Loader Link](https://github.com/SteamDeckHomebrew/decky-loader)


### Plugin: PowerTools

<img src="../../../wiki_images/logos/powertools-logo.png" width="150">


PowerTools let's you do advanced tweaking of the Steam Decks hardware. This can greatly improve performance on certain games in the PS2,GC and above generations. But it requires you to find the knowledge of what setting works best for each game and/or emulator.

_Made by NGnius_

[PowerTools Link](https://git.ngni.us/NG-SD-Plugins/PowerTools)


### Plugin: AutoFlatpaks
AutoFlatpaks let's you update/install/manage flatpaks directly from gamemode. You can for example update RetroDECK directly from gamemode.

_Made by jurassicplayer_

[AutoFlatpaks Link](https://github.com/jurassicplayer/decky-autoflatpaks)