Read a guide to Steam Deck tools, accessories, games, emulators, and tips for using the handheld.

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About Steam-Deck-Guide

Steam-Deck-Guide is a community-maintained reference guide on GitHub for the Steam Deck handheld gaming computer, which Valve developed with AMD. It is documentation, not software. The guide covers hardware specifications for the Steam Deck OLED and LCD models, a getting started section, a glossary, and lists of accessories, games, software, and operating systems.

The guide also explains Deck Verified, the program that reviews games in Steam's catalog for compatibility with the Steam Deck and shows a compatibility badge on each title. The repository is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0), and contributions are made through pull requests. The guide is updated as new information becomes available.

Key features

  • Hardware specifications for Steam Deck OLED and LCD models
  • Getting Started section and glossary of terms
  • Lists of accessories, games, and software
  • Operating systems section covering SteamOS
  • Explanation of Deck Verified compatibility badges
  • Community translations in Chinese and Brazilian Portuguese
Best for: Steam Deck owners and prospective buyers who want a reference on hardware specifications, setup, and game compatibility.
Good for
  • Puts hardware specifications for both OLED and LCD models in one place
  • Explains how Deck Verified compatibility badges are assigned
  • Licensed under CC BY 4.0 and accepts contributions through pull requests
Watch out for
  • Only Chinese and Brazilian Portuguese translations are linked; other languages require an external translation tool

Steam-Deck-Guide at a glance

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Language
English
Last checked
Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
Listed
Oct 5, 2026

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Steam-Deck-Guide FAQ

Which translations of the guide are listed?
The guide links a Chinese translation by feathersx and a Brazilian Portuguese translation by valdecircarvalho. For other languages, it suggests using Google Translate for Websites by copying the repository URL.
What does Deck Verified mean?
Deck Verified is a Steam program that reviews games in Steam's catalog for compatibility with the Steam Deck. A compatibility badge on each title in the Steam Library shows the kind of experience to expect on the device.
How can someone suggest a change to the guide?
The guide asks readers to open an issue to suggest additions or make a pull request to contribute content.
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