Junk Store Tested - February 1, 2026
G’day Everyone!
Slowly getting back into the swing of things, but I need to pick up the pace. There’s so much I want to do, and I really need to start knocking things off my to-do lists!
This week’s Epic giveaway is Definitely Not Fried Chicken, and it’s an interesting one. If you’ve ever wondered what it would be like to be Gus Fring from Breaking Bad, this is your chance!
I have a confession so please don’t judge, but retesting Arcade Paradise totally has my number this weekend! Between that and revisiting Cat Quest II (a series I love), I knew I was going to get lost in a game at some point. I’d been feeling the pull to actually invest in something recently, and the arcade games within Arcade Paradise have me completely hooked. Looks like this was the one that finally got me.
Housekeeping Notes
A few quick updates before we dive into the games:
- Decky Loader + 2.0 Conflict: If running both together, use the TEST channel build. It’s the same stable build, just packaged without a component that conflicts with Decky (since Decky already includes it). We’re using the TEST channel to keep it separate and easy to distinguish.
- GOG Extension: New version (v0.1.11) available on the Junk Store Portal with LSFG support. All Patreon/Ko-fi supporters have been migrated — sign in with your original email to access.
- LSFG-VK Support: Now built into Junk Store with easy toggles. No need to manually add environment variables. Find it under the Proton Config menu (change the dropdown to “All”). You may need to try different Proton versions to find one that works for your game. More info →
- Decky Plugin: v1.1.13 (Main Decky store)
- GOG Extension: v0.1.11 (Junk Store Portal)
- Junk Store 2.0 (without Decky Loader): v2.5.0.0-beta-20260111-140530 (Beta channel)
- Junk Store 2.0 (with Decky Loader): v2.4.1.0-test-20260108-100341 (Test channel)
Current System Setup
- Junk Store 2.0: v2.5.0.0-beta (for itch.io use Extension Channel: beta)
- Junk Store Plugin: v1.1.13 (Main Store)
- GOG Extension: v0.1.11 (can be purchased & downloaded from the Junk Store Portal)
- Decky Loader: v3.2.1 (Prerelease)
- Proton: GE-Proton 10.26
- SteamOS: v3.7.19 (Stable)
Let’s get to it, here’s this week’s findings…
This Week’s Featured Games View Full List →
💡 Tip: Click any game title below to view full compatibility details, testing notes, and system requirements in our games database!
Epic Games Giveaway
This week featuring Definitely Not Fried Chicken.
Amazon Luna Giveaways
This week featuring Technotopia, ELDERBORN.
Backlog Tested
Catching up on Shadow Tactics: Aiko’s Choice, Fall of Porcupine, Gravewood High, Neurodeck : Psychological Deckbuilder, Neverwinter Nights: Enhanced Edition.
Retested Games
Updated compatibility for Arcade Paradise, Cat Quest II.
Looking Forward
Next week’s Epic freebies include Botany Manor and Poison Retro Set. For the Poison Retro Set, you’ll need to have the base game Pixel Gun 3D (which is free). Next week also brings a new month of freebies from Amazon Gaming. Looking forward to finding out what’s in store for us!
Which of these games are you most excited to try? Join our community on Discord or reddit and let us know! We love hearing about your Steam Deck gaming experiences and which titles you’re planning to add to your library next.
We hope you’re having a wonderful time wherever you are in the world, and as always, if you’ve got any questions about these games or Junk Store in general, please don’t hesitate to reach out through our community channels.
Cheers,
The Junk Store Team
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