Retro Deck

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RetroDECK brings an environment to catalog and play your retro games directly on your Steam Deck

RetroDECK is an all-in-one retro gaming platform with built-in emulators, game engines, and systems. It’s perfect for devices like the Steam Deck or Linux Desktop. It is a self-contained flatpak application with the goal to provide everything you need for retro gaming right out of the box. With the RetroDECK Framework, RetroENGINE and Configurator it integrates and manage various emulators, game engines and other software, allowing you to play your favorite retro games in one complete package.

Why RetroDECK?

All-in-One Convenience: Catalog, customize, and play your retro games collection from one unified app with the ES-DE Frontend. Easy Installation and Updates: As a flatpak RetroDECK is contained and easy to install, update, and remove (if you choose) ensuring a hassle-free experience. Not a custom Firmware nor OS Replacement: RetroDECK’s goal is to build-in the benefits of custom firmware and emulation OSes without modifying your entire system.

What’s Inside?

Emulators: Packed with emulators like RetroArch, MAME, PCSX2, and more — play almost any retro game you can think of. Engines: Support for game engines like Solarus, GZDoom (with RetroDECK’s .doom format support), and others. ES-DE Frontend: A polished, user-friendly interface for browsing and launching your retro collection. PortMaster: Built-in PortMaster support with easy game Linux ports management. RetroDECK Configurator: A multi-tool interface to tweak and tailor settings to enhance your gaming experience without going into each systems settings. RetroDECK ES-DE Theme: A built-in theme for ES-DE with added features like PortMaster support. You can still switch to any theme you want. RetroDECK Framework: A flexible and powerful environment for seamless emulation and retro gaming. RetroDECK RetroENGINE: Offers a versatile gaming setup with headless engine mode, perfect for advanced users or developers. Steam Input Support: RetroDECK features advanced input layouts via Steam Input for many controller types. The feature radial menus and hotkeys for multiple systems. Steam Sync: Easily add your games as non-Steam titles using the built-in Steam ROM Manager sync. Just mark your favorites in ES-DE and turn on the feature.