Setting up password for sudo

  • Just run “passwd” command to setup the password, it will be needed for future installations

    passwd
    

Install Heroic Games Launcher as alternative for Epic Games Store

  • Switch to “Desktop Mode”
  • Open “Discover” app to find application
  • Install “Heroic Games Launcher”

Install ProtonUp-Qt utility to control Proton versions

  • Switch to “Desktop Mode”
  • Open “Discover” app to find application
  • Install “ProtonUp-Qt”
  • After installation you will be able to setup Proton version for different games launchers (Steam/Heroic)
  • TODO: Transfer save data for Heroic games

Install decky-loader

  • Switch to “Desktop Mode”
  • Open “Konsole” app
  • Run this command (it will ask for sudo password):
curl -L https://github.com/SteamDeckHomebrew/decky-installer/releases/latest/download/install_release.sh | sh
  • Return to “Game Mode”
  • Some of useful plugins
    • Controller Tools
    • CSS Loader
    • PowerTools
    • System Toolbox
    • vibrantDeck

Install CryoUtilities tweaks

And last, but not least - CryoUtilities

Scripts and utilities to improve performance and manage storage on the Steam Deck.

  • Option 1: Download shortcut from GitHub and run it from download location

  • Option 2: Use installer via terminal

    curl https://raw.githubusercontent.com/CryoByte33/steam-deck-utilities/main/install.sh | bash -s --
    

That’s all.

  1. CryoByte33/steam-deck-utilities
  2. Heroic Games Launcher
  3. Wagner’s TechTalk - Steam Deck Guide
  4. SteamDeckHomebrew/decky-loader