Guides to Installing and Running Games
- A Comprehensive Guide to Easily Installing Games on Your Steam Deck for New Users: Tips and Tricks
- Simple Steps to Add Pirated Games to Steam (with Pictures) and Troubleshooting Common Issues
- Essential Guide to Installing and Running Pirated Games with Dependencies
- Quick Guide to Installing GOG Games on Your Steam Deck
- How to Add Ghost of Tsushima and Use Steam Deck Controls
- Getting Red Dead Redemption 2 Running on Steam Deck: A Simple Guide
- How to Add Spider-Man: Miles Morales and Use Steam Deck Controls
- How to Add and Play No Man's Sky on Steam Deck - Includes Steps on How to Install GOG DLC to GOG Games
Emulation
- (UPDATED) Your Complete Guide to Setting Up and Running RetroDECK: The All-in-One Emulator
- Yuzu and Citra: A Quick How-To and EmuDeck Update
Miscellaneous Guides
- A Simple Guide on How to Install Junk Store (A Plugin That Lets You Play Your Epic Games and GOG Games)
- Using Trainers and Cheats on Your Steam Deck: A How-To Guide
- Helpful Links for Steam Deck Piracy Activities: Programs, Mods, Videos, and More for All Users
- Guide to Finding, Accessing, Backing Up, and Replacing Your Game Saves Easily
- A Guide to Making Your Internet Browser Safer for Downloading Pirated Games
AMA / Q&A
Interviews
- WIFI_Darth_Maul (Free My Deck) Interview
- This interview with developer u/WIFI_Darth_Maul highlights his creation of Free My Deck, an app designed to simplify game piracy on the Steam Deck by automating downloads and installations. He shares his personal journey into piracy, the development challenges, and his ethos behind making media freely accessible.
- Eben (Junk Store) Interview
- The interview with Eben, the creator of Junk-Store, reveals insights about the plugin's development, functionality, and future plans. Junk-Store is an open and extensible launcher framework for the Steam Deck, allowing games from various platforms to be launched using shell scripts without modifying the core plugin. Initially developed for personal use to run DOS games with Steam input on the Steam Deck, it evolved to support Epic Games and more, thanks to community feedback and Eben's continuous efforts. Despite the challenges and the extensive time investment required, Eben remains committed to enhancing Junk-Store's capabilities and addressing the gaps identified by the community.
Trusted and Recommended Sites for the Steam Deck
Warning: No links will be provided here; it's up to you to find them. This guide is solely intended to inform you about which sites are trusted and recommended.
Repacks
Repacks are highly compressed versions of games, ideal for users with slow or limited internet bandwidth. While they save on download time, installation can be lengthy as the files need to be fully decompressed.
- Fitgirl Repacks
- Dodi Repacks
- ElAmigos
DDL (Direct Download)
Direct Downloads involve obtaining files directly from a server through a web browser. This method is generally safer and typically doesn't require a VPN. However, if access to certain file hosting sites is restricted, a VPN may be necessary. Using a Download Manager is also recommended for a smoother download experience.
- Steamrip
- CS RIN
- Gog Games
- G4U
- Ovagames
Pirate News - Semi-regular updates on the latest developments in gaming, emulation, and piracy.
Recommended Software - The guide you need for all things software that is best for the Steam Deck.