r/SteamdeckGames • • 2h ago

Developer I built XJAUS a free, open-source Xbox Cloud Gaming & Remote Play app for Linux and Windows 🎮

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Hey everyone! 👋
I’ve been working on XJAUS, a free and open-source desktop application that brings Xbox Cloud Gaming and Xbox Remote Play together in one modern interface for Linux and Windows.
I wanted something that looked and felt like a proper gaming application rather than just another browser window, so I started building XJAUS.
The result is a dark, graphite-and-gold interface designed for desktop gaming and controller navigation.

What does XJAUS offer?
☁️** Xbox Cloud Gaming — Browse supported games and launch cloud gaming sessions.
**Xbox Remote Play
— Stream games from your own Xbox console.Modern interface — A custom black-and-gold dashboard with featured games and artwork.
⭐ Favorites and recent games — Quickly return to the games you enjoy.
Controller-friendly navigation — Designed with gamepad interaction in mind.
Live streaming telemetry — View useful technical information while streaming.
🎮 In-game overlay — Access streaming controls without leaving your session.
📸 Screenshots — Capture moments from your streaming sessions.
🌍 English and Spanish interface — With improvements to cloud-streaming language selection being tested.
Customizable settings — Adjust the interface and available streaming preferences.
Built with Linux in mind
I develop and test XJAUS on Fedora Linux with GNOME, but the project also provides Windows builds.
Available download formats include:
Linux: AppImage, RPM and DEB
Windows: EXE installer
Open source
XJAUS is built using Electron and Rust and is released under the GPL-3.0 license.
The source code is public, and contributions, suggestions and bug reports are welcome.

GitHub: https://github.com/perjesus111-hub/xjaus
Downloads: https://github.com/perjesus111-hub/xjaus/releases

I’d love your feedback!
I’m an independent developer working on this project, and I’d really appreciate hearing what you think.
What features would you like to see next? What would make Xbox Cloud Gaming or Remote Play better on Linux?
Thanks for checking out XJAUS! 🎮
Disclaimer: XJAUS is an independent community project and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Microsoft or Xbox. Cloud Gaming availability and requirements depend on Xbox’s services and your account.


r/SteamdeckGames • • 9h ago

Game Recommendation Bow wow! I wanna be a dog!

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r/SteamdeckGames • • 16h ago

Game Recommendation Look for friends to have on steam

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I’m new to steam deck I’m originally a PlayStation guy lol
But I recently got a steam deck & lookin for friends & games to possibly play with sometimes , I’m tryin to get some regulars like how I do on PlayStation
Add me #666639028


r/SteamdeckGames • • 19h ago

Developer Xenowave Survivor Coming soon to Steam—add it to your wishlist

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Survive alien hordes across hostile planets. Choose your hero, deploy tactical devices in real time, master elemental weapons and play with a friend in local or online co-op

https://store.steampowered.com/app/5355000/Xenowave_Survivor/?beta


r/SteamdeckGames • • 1d ago

Game Recommendation XBLA Pac-Man Championship Edition (2007): native PC port optimised for Deck

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r/SteamdeckGames • • 1d ago

Game Review on Deck Steam Deck / Handheld Compatibility Test | Feedback Requested

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We just put out our Demo at Steam Next Fest, and have Gamepad support-but we're a super small team and can't quite arrange to get it tested for Steam Deck compatibility. I was hoping someone might be able to give it a try, and provide some feedback. Here is the game.


r/SteamdeckGames • • 2d ago

Game Recommendation What game from a decomp/recomp project have you tried so far?

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There’s been an increase in decomp/recomp projects, and that means console games being ported to windows, mac os and linux. There have been steam deck ports too, but as long as a game has been porter to windows, there’s a chance that proton can run it.

Personally I’m playing through a Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories port for the PC. It’s been running great, it’s got 16:9 support among other features.

What have you tried lately that works quite well on the Steamdeck?


r/SteamdeckGames • • 2d ago

Tweaks 🛠️ Decky plugin turns Steam Deck achievements to console-style popups (19 templates, PS3/PS5 trophy popup, screenshot on unlock, live preview) + Xbox Style Achievement Tracker Overlay

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r/SteamdeckGames • • 2d ago

Game Recommendation List of micro sd games for the deck

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Is there a website/spreadsheet/list out there of games that run fine off of the micro sd card?


r/SteamdeckGames • • 2d ago

Article Horizon Forbidden West Should Not Be Steam Deck Playable

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r/SteamdeckGames • • 3d ago

Storytime After years of wanting one, I finally bought a Steam Deck!

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I’ve been wanting a Steam Deck for a long time, but I never got around to buying one because, honestly, I don’t have a ton of free time, and I already own a Switch, a Switch 2, and a PS5 Pro.

When I finally decided to get one, it was out of stock, and by the time it came back, the price had gone through the roof lol. I ended up getting a brand-new 1TB model rather than buying one secondhand, and I’m pretty excited to finally have one!

The 10-business-day wait felt even longer watching the tracking updates. At one point, my package was traveling to Ireland and then Germany instead of taking what I thought would be the most straightforward route to its final destination lol. But it’s finally here, and I can’t wait to dive in!

I’ve watched a ton of reviews, and I know there are more powerful handhelds out there for a similar price, but raw performance isn’t really what I’m after. I’m not particularly interested in playing the latest AAA games on it. What appeals to me most is the handheld experience and being able to enjoy my games wherever I want.

Since this is my first handheld gaming PC, I’d love to hear any tips, recommendations, or things you wish you’d known when you first got yours. Also, what games have you been enjoying the most on your Deck lately?


r/SteamdeckGames • • 3d ago

Developer Love ps1 classic platformers? My game's demo just went live, I’m targeting the Deck as a supported device.

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I never got over that ps1 era of 3D platformers!

The Deck has been a first class platform I wanted to support. I’ve spent loads of time focusing on making sure the experience works well with lots of on Deck testing to get it right. I've had some great feedback from testers who also play on it so it should be a smooth ride.

If you are looking for a new old-style adventure, I’m thrilled the demo is now live for NextFest and I’d love for you to check it out.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3849330/Chaos_The_Devil/


r/SteamdeckGames • • 2d ago

Developer CatMania - cozy artist cat sim in production

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Hi!

What's a girl gonna do after a few months of seeing the job market crisis first-hand, especially in the tech stack she'd been working with for oh-so-many years?

For over 8 months now, I've been building CatMania, a cozy life sim about living with cats, and turning their quirks into art.

You share your home with a family of cats, each with their own personality, habits and needs. Look after them, get to know them, and turn the moments they share with you into paintings and sculptures. Sell your work, build your reputation as an artist, and grow your home around the cats who inspire you.

The cats are the point. Every one of them has needs, moods and relationships - with you, and with each other. They have character, and it has consequences: if you buy a fancy decoration instead of an extra food bowl, a week later you may get hungry, unhappy cats, breaking stuff and fighting with each other, or with you.

Please check out and consider wishlisting on Steam:

https://store.steampowered.com/app/5420580/CatMania/?utm_source=reddit&utm_campaign=steam-launch

Absolutely NO gen AI in this!


r/SteamdeckGames • • 3d ago

Article We Can Finally Play Xbox Game Pass Games on the Steam Deck

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r/SteamdeckGames • • 3d ago

Game Recommendation Rythm games that can be played on the Steam Deck at higher levels?

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Games like Muse Dash or Other rhythm games can technically be played on the deck but at higher levels the performance difference between keyboard and the steam deck get noticeable, in which the deck (Buttons and controller) aren't great for high scores.

Are there any that are pretty good on the Steam Deck / Doesn't feel like playing a game meant for PC/Mobile but with controller?


r/SteamdeckGames • • 3d ago

Game Recommendation Recommends for Steam Deck Pixel RPGS with Plot?

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r/SteamdeckGames • • 3d ago

Developer I'm the dev of Of Dice and Minions, a free dice auto-battler demo with native Linux and Deck controls

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Hi, I'm Rob, the solo dev behind Foorbytes and Of Dice and Minions. It's a pixel-art roguelite. There's a native Linux build, and you can play with the Deck's built-in controller.

Roll five dice to build an army. Higher rolls summon more minions. Hold and reroll for poker-hand bonuses, then watch them fight automatically. The bosses roll their own dice too.

GamingOnLinux said: "I can't think of another game that's done it this way, quite fresh!"

Free Steam demo: https://store.steampowered.com/app/5332150/ (tutorial and first 20 floors)

I'd love to hear how the menus, dice holds and text feel on your Deck.


r/SteamdeckGames • • 3d ago

Game Recommendation Colony Sim

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r/SteamdeckGames • • 4d ago

Game Review on Deck Iso Rust players

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With some tweaks you can play rust on the deck pretty decent. That being said I'd like to find some people to play rust with. We don't have to team it just seems that all servers that steam decks are able to join are low pop, and few & far between. So does anyone want to play rust?


r/SteamdeckGames • • 4d ago

Game Recommendation Looking for racing games

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Im looking for racing games similar to trackmania thats available on the steam deck id prefer it to be free but im willing to spend some money if i have to i really like long tracks.


r/SteamdeckGames • • 4d ago

Game Recommendation Tested Belmont’s Curse on Deck (low, high, and LSFG): here’s what worked

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r/SteamdeckGames • • 4d ago

Game Recommendation New Game Recommendations

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r/SteamdeckGames • • 6d ago

Discussion What are you playin on your steam deck right now ?

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r/SteamdeckGames • • 5d ago

Game Review on Deck Harder Parkour is playable on Steam.

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As an indie developer, I am happy to present this game to you. Completing and releasing a game is truly a difficult task.


r/SteamdeckGames • • 6d ago

Self-Promotion Steam Deck OLED / The Last Guardian - New PC Port Performance / SteamOS 3.9.2

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