# Steam Deck - Recommended Software

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

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

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

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


### Plugin: PowerTools

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

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

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


### Plugin: AutoFlatpaks

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

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

### Plugin: Decky SteamgridDB 

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

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

## CryoUtilities

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

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

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

## Chiaki4deck

<img src="../../../wiki_images/logos/chiaki4deck-logo.png" width="150">

A fork of Chiaki for Steam Deck, allowing PlayStation 4 and 5 Remote Play.

[Chiaki4deck Flathub](https://flathub.org/apps/io.github.streetpea.Chiaki4deck)

## Discover Overlay

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

Adds Discord integration into Steam Deck's gamemode UI.

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