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The PlayStation Plusstore is an amazing tool to play many of your favorite past and present PlayStation games. With the Decky Loader program,Steam Deckusers can play modern exclusives likeHorizon Forbidden Westand classicPlayStation Plus titleslikeThe Legend of DragoonorWild Armson the handheld device.
Thanks to the versatility of the Steam Deck and the NonSteamLauncher app created by modder Moraroy, users can now play non-Steam launchers and gaming services on Valve’s device. This guide will take you through the steps toget PS Plus running on your Steam Deck.
Updated June 05, 2025 by Michael Llewellyn:A new requirement for the Decky Loader program is that it now requires a Sudo Password before installation. The Sudo Password grants users admin privileges to install third-party apps and more. This guide is updated to include the steps to create a Sudo Password before installing Decky Loader.
Install Decky Loader On The Steam Deck
To run programs like NonSteamLaunchers and more, you must install theDecky Loaderprogram. Decky Loader gives users more control over theirSteam Deck’s performance, providing greater flexibility. This section will guide you through the Decky Loader installation process:
Create A Sudo Password
If you try and launch the Decky Loader installer, you’ll get prompted to use your Sudo Password. To set one up, use the following steps:
Activate The Testing Store
Install PlayStation Plus On The Steam Deck
With the NonSteamLaunchers app installed via the Decky Loader program, you’re able to now installthe PlayStation Plus Storeon your Steam Deck and run it from the library in Gaming Mode. Use the following steps to install PS Plus:
Accessing PS Plus
Click the screen icon near your profile picture to activate the controller mode. It’s advisable to use a PS4 or PS5 controller as several games utilize the touchpad.
Open a game of your choice and selectStart.That’s everything needed to install Decky Loader and the PlayStation Plus launcher so it works from the Steam Deck’s Gaming Mode. It will only run games that are part of thePS Plussubscription, it won’t let you play your library of games if they aren’t part of the service.
How To Add A PlayStation Controller To The Steam Deck
The PS5 controllers connect to the Steam Deck via Bluetooth. It needs to be switched on via the handheld’s settings. Use the following steps to connect a controller to the Steam Deck:
How To Fix Decky Loader After The Update
The latest Steam Deck update may have broken the Decky Loader app and removed its plugins for your Steam Deck’s Gaming Mode when pressing the QAM button. The following steps will show you how to get Decky Loader back into gaming mode and your preferred settings and previously installed plugins without starting again. These steps will also work with any future update for the Steam Deck if it happens again.
Either use a memorable sudo password or write it down and keep it in a safe place because you may’t change the password without resetting your Steam Deck back to its factory settings.
