gaming

name	gaming
description	Gaming ecosystem for Bazzite. Steam fixes, Proton troubleshooting, EmuDeck emulation, Decky Loader plugins, Sunshine game streaming, frame generation, and media apps. Use when users need help with gaming on Bazzite.

Gaming - Bazzite Gaming Ecosystem

Overview

Bazzite is a gaming-focused OS with extensive Steam, emulation, and streaming support. This skill covers the gaming ecosystem.

Quick Reference

Steam & Proton

Command	Description
ujust fix-gmod	Patch GMod 64-bit for Linux
ujust fix-proton-hang	Kill hung wine/proton processes
ujust fix-reset-steam	Reset Steam (keeps games/saves)
ujust steam-icons	Manage Steam shortcuts on desktop

Streaming & Decky

Command	Description
ujust setup-sunshine	Setup Sunshine streaming server
ujust setup-decky	Install/uninstall Decky Loader
ujust install-decky-plugins	Install Decky plugins

Emulation & Tools

Command	Description
ujust install-emudeck	Install EmuDeck
ujust get-emudeck	Alias for install-emudeck
ujust install-boxtron	DOS games via Steam
ujust install-steamcmd	Install SteamCMD
ujust get-lsfg	Lossless Scaling frame gen layer
ujust get-media-app	Add streaming services to Steam

Steam Fixes

GMod 64-bit Patch

# Patch Garry's Mod 64-bit beta for Linux
ujust fix-gmod

Fixes compatibility issues with the 64-bit branch.

Kill Hung Proton

# Force-kill stuck wine/proton processes
ujust fix-proton-hang

Use when a game won't close or Steam shows a game as "running".

Reset Steam

# Reset Steam folder to fresh state
ujust fix-reset-steam

Preserves:

• Game installations
• Save files
• Screenshots

Resets:

• Steam configuration
• Compatibility settings
• Shader cache

Steam Shortcuts

# Manage Steam game shortcuts on desktop
ujust steam-icons

Creates/removes desktop shortcuts for Steam games.

Game Streaming

Sunshine Server

# Setup Sunshine (Moonlight protocol)
ujust setup-sunshine

Features:

• Host games for Moonlight clients
• Stream to phones, tablets, other PCs
• Hardware encoding (NVENC, VAAPI, QSV)

After setup:

• Access web UI at https://localhost:47990
• Pair with Moonlight client
• Configure apps and streaming settings

Decky Loader

Install/Uninstall

# Install or uninstall Decky Loader
ujust setup-decky

Decky Loader adds plugins to Steam's Game Mode.

Install Plugins

# Install recommended plugins
ujust install-decky-plugins

Installs:

• Bazzite Buddy - Bazzite-specific features
• FrameGen - Frame generation
• LSFG-VK - Lossless Scaling Vulkan

Emulation

EmuDeck

# Install EmuDeck for emulation
ujust install-emudeck

EmuDeck configures:

• RetroArch cores
• Standalone emulators
• Steam ROM Manager
• Controller mappings

Boxtron (DOS)

# Install Boxtron for DOS games via Steam
ujust install-boxtron

Enables DOSBox integration for Steam DOS games.

SteamCMD

# Install SteamCMD
ujust install-steamcmd

Command-line Steam client for:

• Dedicated servers
• Game downloads
• Automation

Frame Generation

Lossless Scaling Layer

# Install/uninstall LSFG Vulkan layer
ujust get-lsfg

Adds frame generation to games via Vulkan layer.

Media Apps

Streaming Services

# Add streaming services to Steam
ujust get-media-app

Adds:

• YouTube
• Netflix
• Twitch
• Prime Video
• Other streaming services

Shows as non-Steam games in library for Game Mode access.

Common Workflows

Fresh Gaming Setup

# Install Decky with plugins
ujust setup-decky
ujust install-decky-plugins

# Install EmuDeck for emulation
ujust install-emudeck

# Add streaming apps
ujust get-media-app

Game Streaming Host

# Setup Sunshine
ujust setup-sunshine

# On client devices, use Moonlight app
# Pair using PIN from Sunshine web UI

Steam Troubleshooting

# Game won't close
ujust fix-proton-hang

# Major Steam issues
ujust fix-reset-steam

Troubleshooting

Proton Game Won't Launch

Check Proton version:

# Try different Proton version in Steam
# Right-click game > Properties > Compatibility
# Select specific Proton version

Check logs:

# Enable Proton logging
PROTON_LOG=1 steam steam://rungameid/<appid>

Sunshine Not Streaming

Check service:

systemctl --user status sunshine

Check ports:

• TCP: 47984, 47989, 47990, 48010
• UDP: 47998-48000, 48002, 48010

Decky Not Loading

Reinstall:

ujust setup-decky

Check logs:

journalctl --user -u decky -n 50

EmuDeck Not Finding ROMs

Check ROM paths:

• Default: ~/Emulation/roms/<system>/
• Ensure correct folder structure
• Run Steam ROM Manager to refresh

Cross-References

• bazzite:gpu - GPU driver configuration
• bazzite:audio - Audio setup for gaming
• bazzite-ai:configure - Steam autostart, gamemode

When to Use This Skill

Use when the user asks about:

• "Steam not working", "game won't launch", "Proton hang"
• "reset Steam", "Steam problems", "game stuck"
• "Sunshine", "game streaming", "Moonlight", "remote play"
• "Decky", "Steam Deck plugins", "Game Mode plugins"
• "EmuDeck", "emulation", "retro games", "ROMs"
• "frame generation", "LSFG", "Lossless Scaling"
• "Netflix on Steam", "streaming apps", "media in Game Mode"
• "GMod Linux", "Garry's Mod fix"