D-PAD
A retro-styled game launcher that brings your entire PC game library together in one place.
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FEATURES
- Steam integration — automatically syncs your full Steam library with metadata, artwork, and playtime
- GOG integration — import your GOG library with cloud save sync support
- Manual game import — add standalone games and executables
- Home screen — recent games, free game giveaways from GamerPower, and news for games you own
- Library view — full game grid with sorting, filtering, and alphabet quick-jump
- Shelf view — 3D game case display organized alphabetically with cover art
- Game details — description, developer, screenshots, system requirements, Metacritic scores
- Play tracking — tracks play time and last played date for every game
- Proton integration (Linux) — launch Windows games through Steam's Proton compatibility layer
- ProtonDB ratings (Linux) — see community compatibility ratings for each game
- Gamepad support — full controller navigation with Xbox, PlayStation, and generic controllers
- Keyboard navigation — arrow keys, Enter, Escape, Tab for sidebar
- CRT boot animation — retro startup sequence
- 16-bit retro theme — pixel fonts, dark UI, retro color palette
- Screensaver — bounce, clock, dim, or black screen after idle timeout
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SCREENSHOTS
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WHAT'S NEW
v1.0.0 — Initial Release
- Steam library sync with automatic metadata and artwork
- GOG library sync with cloud save support
- Home screen with giveaways and gaming news
- Library grid with filtering, sorting, and alphabet scrubber
- 3D shelf view with game case covers
- Full gamepad and keyboard navigation
- Proton integration for Linux gaming
- CRT boot animation and retro screensaver
- Cross-platform — runs on Windows and Linux
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DOWNLOADS
D-Pad is free and in active development. New features and improvements are added regularly.
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FAQ
What game stores does D-Pad support?
D-Pad integrates with Steam and GOG libraries, plus you can manually add standalone games.
Does D-Pad work with a controller?
Yes. D-Pad has full gamepad support including Xbox, PlayStation, and Steam Deck controllers.
Can D-Pad run Windows games on Linux?
Yes. D-Pad integrates with Proton and shows ProtonDB compatibility ratings for each game.
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