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

# Steam Deck - Recommended Software

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These software options work great with the Steam Deck and can enhance your RetroDECK or general gaming experience.

**Tip:**

Also visit [Linux Desktop - Recommended Software](../linux_desktop/linux-software.md) recommendations also work on the Steam Deck.

## Decky Loader

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

Allows custom plugins inside Steam Deck's gamemode for advanced features. Follow the guide on their GitHub for installation.

### Plugin: PowerTools

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

Lets you tweak Steam Deck's hardware for better performance on certain games.

### Plugin: AutoFlatpaks

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

Update/install/manage flatpaks directly from gamemode, including RetroDECK.

### Plugin: Decky SteamgridDB 

[Decky SteamgridDB](https://github.com/SteamGridDB/decky-steamgriddb)

Browse and manage Steam artwork from SteamGridDB or local files within gaming mode.

## CryoUtilities

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

A utility to improve performance and help manage storage on Steam Deck. 


## Discover Overlay

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[Discover Overlay](https://flathub.org/apps/io.github.trigg.discover_overlay)

Adds Discord integration into Steam Deck's gamemode UI.