Alternatives to Steam Deck Tools
A set of Windows utilities for running Windows on the Steam Deck, covering fans, controls and power. The listings below can replace it for an important use case. Each note says what changes if you switch.
The original
Steam Deck Tools
A set of Windows utilities for running Windows on the Steam Deck, covering fans, controls and power.
Replacements
Listings that take over the same core job as Steam Deck Tools.
Handheld Companion
A touch-optimized Windows utility for controller emulation, motion controls and tuning on handheld gaming PCs.
Handheld Companion supports many Windows handheld PCs with a touch-optimized interface, adding motion controls, controller emulation and performance tuning.
Similar software
Related functionality, not a direct replacement.
CryoUtilities
A Steam Deck utility that tunes memory and swap settings and helps manage storage.
Decky Loader
A plugin loader that adds community plugins to the Steam Deck's gaming mode interface.
SteamOS
Valve's Linux-based gaming operating system for the Steam Deck and other supported devices.
x360ce
Makes any controller emulate an Xbox 360 gamepad for legacy game support.
