EmuDeck on Linux install

EmuDeck was built for the Steam Deck, which runs Linux, so Linux is its native home. On a desktop Linux PC the install is the same script; it pulls in emulator binaries and sets up Steam ROM Manager for you.

Install EmuDeck on your distro

1. Run the EmuDeck installer
   Download the installer from the EmuDeck site and run it. On desktop Linux use the script or AppImage; on Steam Deck run it in Desktop Mode.
   The EmuDeck window opens with the emulator picker.
2. Choose your emulators
   Select which systems to install. EmuDeck fetches the right binaries (Dolphin, PCSX2, Ryujinx/Eden, etc.) and places them in its folder structure.
   The chosen emulators show as installed in EmuDeck.
3. Set the ROM folder
   Pick where your ROMs live (the default Emulation/roms is fine). EmuDeck maps each system to a subfolder.
   Your ROM directory is set and visible in EmuDeck.
4. Run Steam ROM Manager
   Use Steam ROM Manager (bundled) to add your games to Steam as shortcuts. Select parsers, preview, then generate.
   Games appear in Steam's library under their systems.

Steam Deck vs desktop Linux

The only real difference is paths: Steam Deck uses the SD card layout by default, desktop Linux uses your home folder. The emulators and ROM Manager behave identically.