Available on Decky store.
Download latest at: https://github.com/santojon/Deck-Shelves/releases/tag/v2.0.1
Disponível na loja Decky.
Baixe o mais recente aqui: https://github.com/santojon/Deck-Shelves/releases/tag/v2.0.1
Disponible en la tienda Decky.
Descarga la última versión en: https://github.com/santojon/Deck-Shelves/releases/tag/v2.0.1
Hello everyone! First of all, I want to clear up a common misconception:
DeckyLoader on Windows is real, it exists, and it works incredibly well.
If you want to get DeckyLoader running on your Windows PC setup (Desktop PC, Home Theater PC, Handheld, or whatever you can build with Windows on it) and forget about troubling with Proton or other compability layers... Well, here's the master guide you've been waiting for.
Before installing, you must enable Developer Mode in Windows, otherwise the installation and plugins won't work properly.
Step 1: Enable Developer Mode
Step 2: Install DeckyLoader
Step 3: Welcome in DeckyLoader
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I've been working hard on a suite of plugins that work great on Windows, plus one real blast for everyone. Here's what I've built since now:
TrailerHero
https://github.com/ZazaMastro/TrailerHero
Trailers in Steam Big Picture are now reality.
This plugin keeps the original Steam hero artwork in place, waits a moment, then fades in a muted trailer inside the same hero area! It's lightweight and doesn't slow down navigation like animated artwork. It uses Steam trailers first, and YouTube as a fallback when Steam has nothing useful. It works fantastically well on the game page. It also supports the home page (sometimes it has minor issues focusing the left or right selected capsule, but just going up to the search bar or any other button and back down fixes it, I'm still working on making it perfect). Should also work on Linux but I haven't test it.
https://reddit.com/link/1t7nfpm/video/5nz6w0owwzzg1/player
Now Playing
https://github.com/ZazaMastro/Now-Playing
It's basically a Windows media session reader that allows you to intercept the media that's playing and control it. Plus, it can easily open your favorite apps in the background like Spotify, Tidal, Apple Music, Deezer, Amazon Music, and SoundCloud. Includes the automute and resume for ThemeDeck background music and game themes (yep like Spotify on PS5!) It also has a fullscreen mode that allows you to enjoy your music with 3 themes (2 animated ones + an OLED energy-saver one).
RSS News Hub
https://github.com/ZazaMastro/RSS-News-Hub
An RSS Reader built directly for the Quick Access Menu (QAM). You can basically add your favorite RSS feeds and read the latest news without ever leaving the Steam interface. Should also work on Linux but I haven't test it.
Playhub Surround
https://github.com/ZazaMastro/Playhub-Surround
A simple but effective way to test your surround system with different sounds. You can cycle the sounds or select one speaker at a time to ensure your Stereo, 5.1, or 7.1 setup is working correctly.
Weather
https://github.com/ZazaMastro/Weather
A clean and simple weather plugin to keep an eye on the conditions outside without leaving your gamepad. Perfect for checking the forecast quickly while enjoying your game library. Should also work on Linux but I haven't test it.
Launch Curtain
https://github.com/ZazaMastro/Launch-Curtain
It shows a clean fullscreen loading screen when you start a game, so desktop flashes, secondary launchers, and awkward Windows bullshit can stay completely out of the way. It's not 100% perfect yet, but it does the work nicely. (Note: To force exit the screen, just press ESC on your keyboard).
Gaming Mode
https://github.com/ZazaMastro/Playhub-Gaming-Mode/tree/main
Playhub Gaming Mode is a console mode for a Windows living-room PC. It keeps the current Windows user account and switches between two shells:
The goal is a cleaner couch gaming experience without Windows bullshit services (except for the gaming ones obviously). The bundle contains a GUI setup and a companion DeckyLoader plugin.
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Here's a full list of compatible plugins. Feel free to add other ones in the comments and I will update the list. The must have are in bold:
As the title says, Deck Shelves is on the Decky Store!! It's official! [1] Way to go u/santojon!! And ive said it a few times beforw, but THANK YOU SO MUCH for graciously releasing this "personal project" for those of us that has no idea we needed it lol
I'm not associated with this plugin in any way, but have been following and using since first mention of release thru the github
It adds the Shelves from main og steam app under (or replacing) the Recently Played, pairs WONDERFULLY with Tab Master for quick shelf importing, and plays nice with most css overlays. You can completely remove the Whats New stuff under your games if you choose ;)
This has changed my gaming in two ways
First, it has allowed me to curate collections on the front page for a modular arcade cabinet I've been conceiving (or - ease of use from an arcade stick) [2]
And the second, in pic 3, Smart Shelves. Auto populating and can be set to refresh (or be done manually)
I do Roulette (with filters set for games installed and having to filter out steamworks and proton stuffs) and there's a random 10 games to choose from (I'm really into emulation & indies, so I've got over 200 smaller titles in the pot)
And Best Of Unplayed utilzes meta scores with my backlog. Already found some amazing games lost in the 21yr of steam/bundle purchases lol
Helps with analasys paralysis, but forces me to try new things (also managing to pull me away from tweaking and customizing for actually playing... Wild, eh)
Speaking of Hidden Gems, UnMetal is fking great! I really enjoyed UnEpic but never gave Metal a chance (never got into the og metal gear games). Genuine laughs from the jump. Big recoomend
Deck Shelves v2.0.0 was added to Decky Loader store 🎉
Now you can just search it there to find and install.
Additionally, v2.0.1 is live, and you can download and install manually if you want from here: https://github.com/santojon/Deck-Shelves/releases/tag/v2.0.1
Thank for all the community support and feedback!
Report issues/request features here: https://github.com/santojon/Deck-Shelves/issues
Some of you already know,
I was working in Deck Shelves for a while and now I’ll take a break….
But just to use and test it a lot for some time before keep updating it.
My current goal is to make it approved on Decky store, so I’ll keep it stale until it occurs.
But… what is new on V2 Since 1.x.x versions?
* Shelves have new filters and sort options. Including random and manual sorting. With built-in preview to verify how it will be like in home
* New visual options such as highlight individual games, or show/hide game names, download status etc.
* Smart shelves with edit and smart filtering options like hour of a day or day of a week to appear etc
* Refresh random shelves
* More templates
* UI/UX enhancements
* Translations updated
* Enhanced ArtHero compatibility
* API for other plugins add their own shelves, import and filters sources or get shelves data from Deck Shelves
And much more.
You can see full notes from versions here: https://github.com/santojon/Deck-Shelves/blob/main/RELEASE_NOTES.md
If you’re interested in test or use it now, you can download and install it manually from here: https://github.com/santojon/Deck-Shelves/releases/tag/v2.0.0
For more info or reporting bugs/enhancements or request new features, fell free to go to project’s GitHub: https://github.com/santojon/Deck-Shelves
Thank you all for keep giving me good feedback!
Hello all. Final Fantasy 16 is giving me a tough time lol. I’ve used Decky LSFG + OptiScaler in games before no problem, but for some reason using them with FF16 is producing two errors: (note: playing on a legion go s Z1E SteamOS edition)
1: Decky LSFG works great, until there’s a cutscene. Then i hear the audio but there’s no cutscene playing
The error screen won't go away.
Update: The Bluetooth plugin was the culprit and uninstalling it fixed Decky.
With GameThemeMusic having issues again even with the YT-dlp add on, I have taken an interest in this ThemeDeck plugin https://github.com/BrenticusMaximus/ThemeDeck . However, the instructions are unclear how exactly to install.
I'm already on Desktop mode and downloaded the ThemeDeck-build-2026-04-29-124434-EDT.zip in releases. Now, I do believe I'm supposed to drop it off in the home/homebrew/plugins tab. Unfortunately, I can't seem to drop the ThemeDeck folder as I apparently lack permission.
Am I doing something wrong? What exactly am I supposed to do?
At this point, after having steam deck updates auto install, when I don't hear music on my games that's how I know there was an update.
The plugin broken once again, similar to the Dec 2025 issue I believe. Gratefully excited for the update man to say they've got a hotfix. God speed update man!
I know what plugin is breaking my decky but I can't uninstall it and I was wondering if there's a way to delete it though the file manager or any other way in desktop mode
Hi,
im using a Zotac Zone with Bazzite, after the Update Decky didnt work anymore.
I Updateded to latest beta or testbuild, but it didnt work.
Is there a Fix or did I have to wait?
Thank you
The new system update borked my QAM, this is how I fixed it.
- Delete /home/deck/homebrew/themes/FullScreenMenus
- Uninstall Decky, keeping config intact
- Install Decky
Hello, after a steam update I had two plugins requiring an update but I didn't complete them before updating Decky. Now Decky crashes and won't function. I switched to Desktop mode, found the folder for the plugin I think is causing problems and "move to trash" and "delete" are greyed out. I tried the Konsole rm -rf command as well but nothing happens after entering my root pw. Any suggestions?
