Get game covers and icons with Decky Loader and SteamGridDB

Using Decky Loader in conjunction with SteamGridDB offers a multitude of benefits for gamers and enthusiasts alike. Firstly, it simplifies the process of customizing game covers and icons, allowing users to effortlessly enhance their gaming library’s aesthetics. Decky Loader’s user-friendly interface and integration with SteamGridDB’s extensive database ensure a vast collection of high-quality, community-created artwork to choose from, significantly elevating the visual appeal of game libraries. Moreover, this dynamic duo facilitates the seamless organization and personalization of game collections, making it easier than ever to find and showcase favorite titles. Whether you’re striving for a more visually cohesive game library or simply looking to infuse your gaming experience with a touch of individuality, Decky Loader and SteamGridDB provide an invaluable toolkit for enhancing your gaming environment.

Install Decky Loader

• Go to Desktop Mode on your Steam Deck.
• Open up a browser and go to the official Decky Loader git page:  https://github.com/SteamDeckHomebrew/decky-loader
• Scroll down and click on the big “Download” button. This will download the “decky_installer.desktop” file.
• Move the “decky_installer.desktop” file to your Desktop
• Double click on the “decky_installer.desktop” file.
• Decky Installer will load, click continue
• You’ll be prompted to select “release” or “prerelease”. Select “release”. It will download everything. Decky Installer is now isntalled.

Install SteamGridDB

• Go back to Game Mode on your Steam Deck
• Once you’re back in Game Mode, click on the three dots on the right side of the Steam Deck. This will scroll a menu out from the right.
• Click on the Decky Loader icon that looks like a plug
• Once you see “Decky”, click on the store icon to the right of Decky
• All the plugins are free, scroll down until you see “SteamGridDB”, click install.

Using SteamGridDB

• To add or change the artwork on any game or app. Go to the game you’d like to make the changes to, right click and choose “Change artwork…”
• Scroll through and choose a new artwork for all the different sections: Capsule, Wide Capsule, Hero, Logo, Icon

That’s all. Leave a comment if you have any questions.