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# 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
<img src="../../../wiki_images/logos/decky-loader-logo.png" width="200">
[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
<img src="../../../wiki_images/logos/cryoutilities-logo.png" width="50">
[CryoUtilities](https://github.com/CryoByte33/steam-deck-utilities)
A utility to improve performance and help manage storage on Steam Deck.
## Discover Overlay
<img src="../../../wiki_images/logos/discover-overlay-logo.svg" width="50">
[Discover Overlay](https://flathub.org/apps/io.github.trigg.discover_overlay)
Adds Discord integration into Steam Deck's gamemode UI.