Junk Store Blog
Junk Store news, feature updates, game compatibility results, and weekly tips
Dev Update: The 160-Day Stable Streak Ends (Fix Already Out)
Valve updated their minifier, one fragile code path didn't like it, and 160 days of stable came to an end. New builds with the durable fix are already on all three channels.
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Breathedge & Clash: Artifacts of Chaos + 2 More - Steam Deck Tested | Aug 29
Breathedge, Clash: Artifacts of Chaos, Havendock and Rival Stars Horse Racing tested on Steam Deck, plus what's free next week...
Steam Deck Storage Full? Don't Reformat, Clear Out Your Non-Steam Files Instead
That giant NON-STEAM number in your storage settings isn't all rubbish. Here's what's really in it, and the part you...
Albion Online & Cardpocalypse + 1 More - Steam Deck Tested | Aug 21
Albion Online, Cardpocalypse and Spray Paint Simulator tested on Steam Deck, plus what's free next week from Epic and Amazon...
Airship: Kingdoms Adrift & Caravan SandWitch + 2 More - Steam Deck Tested | Aug 17
Steam Deck compatibility for this week's free games: Caravan SandWitch, Steelrising, Pyramids and Aliens: Escape Room, and Airship: Kingdoms Adrift....
Dev Update: The Junk Store Pro User Manual Is Written
People call it a launcher, or a plugin. Neither has been true for a while, and the manual is the...
Steam Deck Game Won't Launch? What a NIL Path Error Means
The game installs fine, then refuses to start. A NIL path error looks alarming, but it comes down to one...
Beacon Pines & Hiveswap Friendsim - Steam Deck Tested | Aug 8
This week's free Epic and Prime Gaming giveaways on Steam Deck: Beacon Pines, We Were Here Together, Hiveswap Friendsim and...
OTXO, Sol Cesto, Weakless & Zoria - Steam Deck Tested | Aug 6
This week's free Epic and Prime Gaming giveaways on Steam Deck: OTXO, Sol Cesto, Weakless and Zoria: Age of Shattering,...
Dev Update: The Extension Documentation Is Written
Epic, GOG, Amazon, itch, the Generator, the download queue. All of them are extensions built on the same system, and...
Junk Store Pro Quick Access Shortcuts: File Browser, Diagnostics & More on Steam Deck
Hold SELECT on any screen to access Junk Store Pro's power tools - File Browser, Diagnostics, System Info and more....
Foretales, In Sound Mind & Mystic Academy - Steam Deck Tested | Jul 26
This week's Epic, Amazon Prime and GOG giveaways on the deck: card driven adventure Foretales, psych horror In Sound Mind...
One Year of Junk Store Pro: Going Standalone on Steam Deck
A year on from Junk Store Pro v2.0, Eben looks back at cutting ties with Decky Loader, rebuilding the store...
A Proper Tour of Our Junk Store Tested Game Pages
A top-to-bottom tour of our Junk Store tested game pages - every section explained, from Steam Deck compatibility at the...
Echo Generation, Escape Academy & Luto - Steam Deck Tested | Jul 18
Steam Deck compatibility: Echo Generation: Midnight Edition, Escape Academy, Luto. Tested with GE-Proton - Junk Store Game Mode setup included....
Every Tested Game Now Has Its Own Page
Big changes on the games tested table. Those little pop-ups are gone - every game we've tested now has its...
Nova Lands & Regular Factory: Escape Room + 2 More - Steam Deck Tested | Jul 14
Steam Deck compatibility: Nova Lands, Regular Factory: Escape Room, Still There + 1 more. Tested with GE-Proton - Junk Store...
CyClones & I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream + 4 More - Steam Deck Tested | Jul 5
Steam Deck compatibility: CyClones, I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream, LoneStar + 3 more. Tested with GE-Proton -...
Import Games Over Your Local Network with Junk Store Pro
Already have a game installed on another device? Junk Store Pro can copy it straight across your local network, no...
12 itch Games on Steam Deck: A Backlog Testing Haul - Batbarian, Tails Noir & 10 More | Jun 30
backlog testing: APPLECALYPSE, Alt-Frequencies, Amethyst Hearth + 9 more. Tested with GE-Proton on Steam Deck.
Lost Eidolons: Veil of the Witch & RollerCoaster Tycoon 3: Complete Edition + 2 More - Steam Deck Tested | Jun 28
Steam Deck compatibility: Lost Eidolons: Veil of the Witch, RollerCoaster Tycoon 3: Complete Edition, Terraforming Mars + 1 more. Tested...
Adventure Backlog: Besiege & Dark City: Kyiv - Collector's Edition + 4 More - Steam Deck Tested
Adventure backlog testing: Besiege, Dark City: Kyiv - Collector's Edition, Disney•Pixar Cars + 3 more. Tested with GE-Proton on Steam...
Between Time: Escape Room & Citizen Sleeper + 4 More - Steam Deck Tested | Jun 21
Steam Deck compatibility: Between Time: Escape Room, Citizen Sleeper, Robobeat + 3 more. Tested with GE-Proton - Junk Store Game...
Backlog: Breath of Fire IV & Dungeon Hack + 3 More GOG Games - Steam Deck Tested
Backlog testing on Steam Deck: Breath of Fire IV, Dungeon Hack, Menzoberranzan + 2 more GOG games, tested on Decky...
G.I. Joe: Wrath of Cobra & Paradise Killer + 3 More - Steam Deck Tested | Jun 14
Steam Deck compatibility: G.I. Joe: Wrath of Cobra, Paradise Killer, Tested on Humans: Escape Room + 2 more. Tested with...
Dev Update: View Any File as Text or PDF in the Junk Store File Manager
Three new File Manager tricks for Junk Store Pro: image previews, a text viewer for any file (logs included), and...
Dev Update: Portal Support Tickets, Log Uploads, and Rock-Solid Through Steam Updates
The portal ecosystem is complete: a support ticketing system built into the portal, log uploads from the File Manager, and...
Mafia III: Definitive Edition & Rogue Waters + 3 More - Steam Deck Tested | Jun 9
Steam Deck compatibility: Mafia III: Definitive Edition, Rogue Waters, Songs of Conquest + 2 more. Tested with GE-Proton - Junk...
Calico & LoneStar + 2 More - Steam Deck Tested | June 1
Steam Deck compatibility: Calico, LoneStar, Pro Basketball Manager 2026 + 1 more. Tested with GE-Proton - Junk Store Game Mode...
Down in Bermuda & Hot Brass + 3 More - Steam Deck Tested | May 28
Steam Deck compatibility: Down in Bermuda, Hot Brass, Palindrome Syndrome: Escape Room + 2 more. Tested with GE-Proton - Junk...
The Telltale Batman: Shadows Edition + 4 More - Steam Deck Tested | May 20
Steam Deck compatibility: The Telltale Batman: Shadows Edition, Sunderfolk + 3 more. Tested with GE-Proton - Junk Store Game Mode...
Mafia II: Definitive Edition & Trash Goblin + 2 More - Steam Deck Tested | May 11
Steam Deck compatibility: Mafia II: Definitive Edition, Trash Goblin, Arranger: A Role-Puzzling Adventure + 1 more. Tested with GE-Proton -...
Dev Update: Network Game Imports, Native Storefront Clients, and a Public Stability Tracker
What's been brewing since Junk Store Pro v3: profile switching across all storefronts, network game imports between Steam Decks, native...
Hogwarts Legacy & Oddsparks: An Automation Adventure + 3 More - Steam Deck Tested | May 6
Steam Deck compatibility: Hogwarts Legacy, Oddsparks: An Automation Adventure, Rocket League re-tested with the new EAC + 2 more. Tested...
DOOMBLADE & The Whispering Valley + 2 More - Steam Deck Tested | Apr 30
Steam Deck compatibility: DOOMBLADE, The Whispering Valley, The Pale Beyond + 1 more. Tested with GE-Proton - Junk Store Game...
Junk Store Tested: Monster Harvest, The Stone of Madness, Snake Core + 1 More
Steam Deck compatibility: Monster Harvest, The Stone of Madness, Snake Core, Undead: Rise of the Betrayed King. Tested with GE-Proton...
Evergreen Valley: The Parkour Game & Prop Sumo + 2 More - Steam Deck Tested | Apr 14
Steam Deck compatibility: Evergreen Valley: The Parkour Game, Prop Sumo, A Rat's Quest: The Way Back Home - Season 1...
Easter Gaming: XCOM: Enemy Unknown, Total War, Clone Drone & Vornyca on Steam Deck
From strategy classics to horror co-op, we tested 6 Epic and GOG games on Steam Deck. Total War: Pharaoh Dynasties,...
Junk Store Pro 3.0: The Only Steam Deck App with File Manager, Disk Analyzer & Process Manager
Version 3 just dropped. Faster, cleaner, and packed with new tools to manage your Steam Deck without ever leaving Game...
Junk Store Tested: Total War: THREE KINGDOMS, Havendock, Deep Sky Derelicts + 3 More
This week's Epic and Amazon Prime giveaways tested! Hyper Echelon, Havendock, Symmetry and Lucky Goal all work out of the...
Junk Store Tested: World of Warships, Rebel Galaxy, MultiVersus + 7 More
All 10 games work out of the box this week! Both Epic giveaways, Amazon Luna giveaways, backlog gems and retests...
Junk Store Tested - March 18, 2026
Weekly testing update featuring 11 games across multiple storefronts. Testing compatibility with Steam Deck and Junk Store.
How to Run Expansion Packs & Alternate EXEs on Steam Deck (Epic, GOG, Amazon & itch)
Run expansion packs, bypass game launchers, or select different executables for Epic and GOG games on Steam Deck - all...
Junk Store Tested - March 10, 2026
Weekly testing update featuring 9 games across multiple storefronts. Testing compatibility with Steam Deck and Junk Store.
How to Install EasyAntiCheat & BattlEye on Steam Deck for Epic Games
Easily download Easy Anti-Cheat and BattlEye dependencies with simple toggles in Junk Store. Get games like Fall Guys running on...
Junk Store Tested - March 02, 2026
Weekly testing update featuring 6 games across multiple storefronts. Testing compatibility with Steam Deck and Junk Store.
How to Play Epic Games Offline on Steam Deck
Enable offline mode for your Epic games so you can play without an internet connection.
Junk Store Tested - February 27, 2026
Weekly testing update featuring 6 games across multiple storefronts. Testing compatibility with Steam Deck and Junk Store.
How to Change Proton Version on Steam Deck (Epic, GOG, Amazon & itch)
Change Proton versions directly in Game Mode using Steam's built-in compatibility menu.
Junk Store Tested - February 17, 2026
Weekly testing update featuring 9 games across multiple storefronts. Testing compatibility with Steam Deck and Junk Store.
How to Update, Repair & Verify Games on Steam Deck (Epic, GOG, Amazon & itch)
Keep your games up to date, add new DLC, and fix corrupted files - all from Game Mode without ever...
Junk Store Tested - February 08, 2026
Weekly testing update featuring 13 games across multiple storefronts. Testing compatibility with Steam Deck and Junk Store.
How to Filter Installed Games on Steam Deck (Epic, GOG, Amazon & itch)
Large game library cluttering your view? Press X to toggle between showing only installed games and showing your full library...
Junk Store Tested - February 1, 2026
Weekly testing update featuring 10 games across multiple storefronts. Testing compatibility with Steam Deck and Junk Store.
Last Day: Extended 21-Day Trial Ends Today
Today is your last chance to get the extended 21-day trial for Junk Store Pro. Don't miss out!
Junk Store Tested - January 29, 2026
Weekly testing update featuring 8 games across multiple storefronts. Testing compatibility with Steam Deck and Junk Store.
How to Change Game Language on Steam Deck for Epic Games
Decky Plugin users: change game language using environment variables in the Additional Variables field for Epic games that support multiple...
Built-In Frame Generation for Steam Deck: LSFG-VK in Junk Store
LSFG-VK (Lossless Scaling Frame Generation) is now built into Junk Store with easy toggles - no manual launch arguments needed....
Junk Store Tested - January 21, 2026
Weekly testing update featuring 15 games across multiple storefronts. Testing compatibility with Steam Deck and Junk Store.
Junk Store Tested - January 08, 2026
Weekly testing update featuring 8 games across multiple storefronts. Testing compatibility with Steam Deck and Junk Store.
Junk Store Tested - December 30, 2025
Weekly testing update featuring 20 games across multiple storefronts. Testing compatibility with Steam Deck and Junk Store.
Junk Store Pro Holiday Deal: Use Code JUNKMAS25 for 25% Off
Holiday promotion for new users. 21-day trial and 25% off your first year through January 6th, 2026.
Junk Store Tested - December 21, 2025
Weekly testing update featuring 23 games across multiple storefronts. Testing compatibility with Steam Deck and Junk Store.
Junk Store Tested - December 16, 2025
Weekly testing update featuring 30 games across multiple storefronts. Testing compatibility with Steam Deck and Junk Store.
Junk Store Tested - December 11, 2025
Weekly testing update featuring 23 games across multiple storefronts. Testing compatibility with Steam Deck and Junk Store.
Junk Store Tested - December 02, 2025
Weekly testing update featuring 18 games across multiple storefronts. Testing compatibility with Steam Deck and Junk Store.
Junk Store Tested - November 26, 2025
Weekly testing update featuring 34 games across multiple storefronts. Testing compatibility with Steam Deck and Junk Store.
Junk Store Tested - November 14, 2025
Weekly testing update featuring 12 games across multiple storefronts. Testing compatibility with Steam Deck and Junk Store.
Junk Store Tested - November 05, 2025
Weekly testing update featuring 20 games across multiple storefronts. Testing compatibility with Steam Deck and Junk Store.
How to Install VC++, DirectX & .NET on Steam Deck (One-Click)
Skip the complex ProtonTricks setup! Junk Store Pro makes installing Visual C++, .NET Framework, and other Windows dependencies as simple...
GOG Extension for Steam Deck Now Portal-Only (No Longer on Patreon/Ko-fi)
The Junk Store GOG Extension is now exclusively available through our Portal. We're no longer selling it on Patreon or...
Steam Deck Game Compatibility: 900+ Epic, GOG, Amazon & itch Games Tested
Our game compatibility table has been helping Steam Deck users for months. If you haven't discovered it yet, here's what...
Junk Store Tested - October 26, 2025
Weekly testing update featuring 15 games across multiple storefronts. Testing compatibility with Steam Deck and Junk Store.
Junk Store Tested - October 22, 2025
Weekly testing update featuring 12 games across multiple storefronts. Testing compatibility with Steam Deck and Junk Store.
How to Add Launch Arguments on Steam Deck (Epic, GOG, Amazon & itch)
Add advanced launch parameters for Epic and GOG games using Junk Store's Advanced settings. Pro Version includes a built-in text...
Junk Store Tested - October 14, 2025
Weekly testing update featuring 5 games across multiple storefronts. Testing compatibility with Steam Deck and Junk Store.
Junk Store Tested - October 08, 2025
Weekly testing update featuring 10 games across multiple storefronts. Testing compatibility with Steam Deck and Junk Store.
Junk Store Tested - September 29, 2025
Weekly testing update featuring 15 games across multiple storefronts. Testing compatibility with Steam Deck and Junk Store.
Auto-Detect Steam Deck Issues: Junk Store Diagnostics Framework
R&D release - our diagnostics framework for detecting issues and suggesting remedies on Steam Deck.
Junk Store Tested - September 23, 2025
Weekly testing update featuring 12 games across multiple storefronts. Testing compatibility with Steam Deck and Junk Store.
GOG on Steam Deck: Extension v0.1.9 - Better Compatibility & Bug Fixes
GOG Extension v0.1.9 brings critical bug fixes, updated Flatpak runtime dependencies, and streamlined Portal distribution for Steam Deck users.
Junk Store Tested - September 13, 2025
Weekly testing update featuring 14 games across multiple storefronts. Testing compatibility with Steam Deck and Junk Store.
Junk Store Tested - September 08, 2025
Weekly testing update featuring 8 games across multiple storefronts. Testing compatibility with Steam Deck and Junk Store.
Fix: Games Missing on Steam Deck - Show All Library (Epic, GOG, Amazon & itch)
Only seeing A-L games in your Epic/GOG library? Look for the 'Press Y to Show All' prompt at the bottom...
Junk Store Tested - August 31, 2025
Back on the boat after 3 months away! Showcasing our 11 featured games that work brilliantly on Steam Deck -...
Junk Store Tested - August 19, 2025
Major announcement: itch.io integration is live! Plus updated games compatibility table with detailed modals, and testing results from Epic giveaways,...
itch.io on Steam Deck: The ONLY Way to Play in Game Mode
For the first time ever, Itch.io is integrated directly into Steam — right inside Junk Store. A groundbreaking feature that...
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