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.