Decky Loader
A plugin loader that adds community plugins to the Steam Deck's gaming mode interface.
These buttons open the developer's own site, repository or store listing in a new tab. wares.gg does not host downloads.
About Decky Loader
Decky Loader is a homebrew plugin loader for the Steam Deck. Once installed, it lets you add community-made plugins that extend the gaming mode interface, so you can change how the handheld looks and behaves without switching to desktop mode.
The project is maintained by the SteamDeckHomebrew community on GitHub, where the backend and frontend source code lives. Backers and sponsors help cover web server and hardware costs, and the README is available in English and Simplified Chinese.
Strengths
- Adds community plugins directly to Steam Deck gaming mode
- Large, active community project on GitHub
- Source code for backend and frontend is public
Limitations
- Built specifically for the Steam Deck
- Plugins are community-made and vary in quality
Details
- Pricing
- FreeFree to use, with optional backing and sponsorship of the developers.
- License
- Open source, license not stated
- Developer
- The Decky Loader contributors
- Platforms
- Linux
- How it runs
- Downloadable app
- Best suited for
- Steam Deck owners who want to extend gaming mode with community plugins
- Categories
- Gaming tools
- Last verified
- Added
- Provenance
- Facts checked against the developer's own pages and store listings, 1 sources on file.
Similar software
Related functionality, not necessarily a direct replacement.
CryoUtilities
A Steam Deck utility that tunes memory and swap settings and helps manage storage.
SteamTinkerLaunch
A Linux wrapper for Steam that adds graphical configuration of launch options and third-party tools.
SteamOS
Valve's Linux-based gaming operating system for the Steam Deck and other supported devices.
EmuDeck
An installer that sets up and configures emulators on Steam Deck, SteamOS, ROG Ally and Windows.
Steam Deck Tools
A set of Windows utilities for running Windows on the Steam Deck, covering fans, controls and power.
Handheld Companion
A touch-optimized Windows utility for controller emulation, motion controls and tuning on handheld gaming PCs.
