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Re:Steam Machine by SparkBomb on Wednesday November 12, 2025 @06:56PM (#45908637)
Retroarch is already on Steam as well as other emulators.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1118310/RetroArch/

Even if you didn't want to use the Steam versions. Steam OS is essentially a customised Arch Linux and you can install stuff as you would on other Linux distros e.g. via packages and flathub. Basically it is a regular computer underneath. That is why I am very excited about this Steam box.

https://www.gamingonlinux.com/guides/view/how-to-install-ext...

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Re:Steam Machine by theoldgreybeard on Wednesday November 12, 2025 @09:23PM (#45909715)
Isn't SteamOS immutable? Can you layer packages on it like you can with Fedora Silverblue?
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Re:Steam Machine by entropicdrifter on Wednesday November 12, 2025 @11:42PM (#45910729)
You can add packages, but they can be wiped by the updates. Flatpaks work seamlessly and because of the Deck's popularity, most everything you would want is available in flatpak form
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Re:Steam Machine by pico303 on Wednesday November 12, 2025 @10:58PM (#45910448)
On the Steam Deck you boot into desktop mode and it’s a standard Linux. Install what you want. I have Heroic Launcher on mine, running games from GOG and Epic alongside Steam games.
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