See the difference: Everything shown here is done in Game Mode with your Steam Deck’s controller. No Desktop Mode switching, no mouse required—just pure handheld gaming as intended.
Game Mode Features (Click to animate)
Download Queue
Manage multiple downloads across stores - change order, pause or cancel individual downloads.
Select Language for Game
One-click install of languages for games that support them.
Install Dependencies
One-click install for common libraries like VC++ Redist, DirectX, .Net etc.
Change Launcher
Switch between ScummVm, Dosbox, Dolphin, etc..
Junk Store in Action
How to Install Junk Store 2.0 on Steam Deck
Step-by-step video tutorial on downloading and installing Junk Store 2.0
Interviews with the Developer
Interview with Gardiner Bryant (Video) - June 2025
Listen to the dev behind Junk Store discuss development, features and why he created Junk Store.
Interview with PerfectDark (Article) - July 2024
A deep dive into the philosophy behind Junk Store early on development.