Alternatives to Handheld Companion
A touch-optimized Windows utility for controller emulation, motion controls and tuning on handheld gaming PCs. The listings below can replace it for an important use case. Each note says what changes if you switch.
The original
Handheld Companion
A touch-optimized Windows utility for controller emulation, motion controls and tuning on handheld gaming PCs.
Replacements
Listings that take over the same core job as Handheld Companion.
Steam Deck Tools
A set of Windows utilities for running Windows on the Steam Deck, covering fans, controls and power.
Steam Deck Tools covers fans, power, overlay and controls only for Windows on the Steam Deck, rather than a range of Windows handheld PCs.
Similar software
Related functionality, not a direct replacement.
x360ce
Makes any controller emulate an Xbox 360 gamepad for legacy game support.
reWASD
Remaps controllers to keyboard input and builds macros mixing gamepad and mouse.
JoyToKey
Maps gamepad buttons and sticks to keyboard and mouse input for unsupported apps.
DualSenseX
Windows utility that customizes PlayStation controller triggers, lighting, and haptics.
