The Steam Deck runs a full Linux desktop. Press the Steam button, go to Power, and select Switch to Desktop. You are now running KDE Plasma, a complete desktop environment. You can install apps, browse the web, manage files, and use the Deck like a small PC. Here is what you can do in Desktop…
The Steam Deck has hundreds of free games available — free-to-play titles on Steam, free games from the Epic Games Store (playable via Heroic on Steam Deck), and demos worth playing. These are the best free games for Steam Deck in 2026. Best Free-to-Play Games on Steam Deck Apex Legends Free battle royale shooter —…
The Steam Deck has a single USB-C port. That’s it. No HDMI out, no USB-A, no ethernet. A docking station fixes all of that — plug in once and you get a full desktop setup with your TV, keyboard, mouse, and wired internet. Valve makes an official dock. It’s good but expensive at $89. A…
Drop your Steam Deck once without a case and you’ll understand why this matters. The screen is glass, the thumbstick caps scratch easily, and the shell is plastic — not the most durable combo for something you’re throwing in a bag. The good news: decent Steam Deck cases start at $12. This guide covers eight…
The Steam Deck’s base 64GB model fills up fast. Even the 512GB version runs low once you install a handful of modern games. Swapping the internal SSD is one of the best upgrades you can make, and it costs less than you think. This guide covers which SSDs work, how to do the swap safely,…
The Steam Deck can run almost anything in your Steam library, but the best games for it are the ones that feel native to handheld gaming — good controller support, comfortable at 720p, and suited to sessions you can pause and resume. These are the best games for Steam Deck in 2026 across every genre….
EmuDeck is the fastest way to set up emulation on your Steam Deck. It installs and configures over 40 emulators automatically, sets up ROM folders, and integrates with Steam so your emulated games appear in your library like native titles. The full install takes 15–30 minutes. What EmuDeck Does Installs emulators for NES, SNES, GBA,…
The Steam Deck OLED is the second-generation Steam Deck — Valve’s upgrade released in late 2023 that replaced the LCD panel with an OLED display, increased the battery from 40Wh to 50Wh, and dropped the weight from 669g to 640g. Two and a half years later, it’s still the best version of the Steam Deck…