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TheSteam Deckis a powerful device capable of playing official and non-official games through the Gaming Mode. Withcustom tools like Decky Loaderand the NonSteamLaunchers plugin, you can transform it into an all-around entertainment device that can play your favorite streaming services like Netflix, Disney, Amazon Prime, and more.
Even though you can access these services in Desktop Mode, having quick and easy access through the gaming menu will make the process a better experience. Here’s how to install Decky Loader and the NonSteamLaunchers app in order to gain access to your favorite streaming services.
Updated Jun 26, 2025, by Michael Llewellyn:To install streaming services and third-party apps using Decky Loader, you now need to set up a sudo password. This password grants you administrative access to SteamOS in Desktop Mode, allowing you to install Decky Loader and other third-party applications. As such, this guide has been updated to include the steps needed to add a sudo password before installing Decky Loader.
How To Install Decky Loader On The Steam Deck
To run plugins and apps like the NonSteamLauncher, you must download and install the Decky Loader program from theGitHubpage. Use the following steps to install Decky Loader:
How To Set Up A Decky Loader Sudo Password
The Decky Loader program may require yoursudo password. To set this up, you can use the following steps:
How To Access Decky Loader’s Testing Store
How To Install Streaming Services On The Steam Deck
After installing the NonSteamLaunchers via the Decky Loader program, it’s time to add streaming services like Netflix, Disney Plus, and more to the Steam Deck’s menu in Gaming Mode.
You can add your other unlisted streaming services by typing the website’s name into the Custom Website Shortcut search bar and installing it.
How To Access Your New Streaming Services On Steam Deck
How To Fix Missing NonSteamLaunchers From the Decky Store
The NonSteamLaunchers were removed from the Decky Loader store. Though this issue has yet to be rectified, the following steps can be used to download and execute the NonStteamLaunchers Decky Loader injector.
How To Fix Decky Loader Breaking On The Steam Deck
If you noticed your Decky Loader program and its plugins were lost after the latest Steam Deck update, don’t panic; there is a way to recover everything without losing anything. Use the following steps to regain access to Decky Loader and your plugins:
Use a sudo password that you’ll remember. If you forget your password, you won’t be able to install other third-party apps without performing a factory reset.
That’s what’s required to add your favorite streaming service to the Steam Deck’s Gaming Mode. you may evenuse the Steam Deck with a dockto watch them on a bigger screen or while on the move.
