# Gamedeck - The Game Launcher

> Turn your device into a stylish handheld game console.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/app.gamedeck](https://chrome-stats.com/d/app.gamedeck)

## Overview

- **ID:** `app.gamedeck`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Vytron Labs
- **Category:** PERSONALIZATION
- **Downloads:** 642,692
- **Rating:** 4.35 / 5 (1,666 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.11.4
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-27
- **First published:** 2024-11-19
- **Publisher country:** BR
- **Size:** 13 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-13
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=app.gamedeck)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://sites.google.com/view/gamedeck-app/privacy](https://sites.google.com/view/gamedeck-app/privacy)

## Description

**Gamedeck - The Game Launcher** transforms your Android device into a stylish handheld gaming console. Organize games, ROMs, emulators, and other apps in a customizable frontend supporting more than 100 gaming platforms.

Enjoy Bluetooth and USB gamepad navigation, custom layouts, covers, banners, wallpapers, animations, docks, fonts, colors, and themes. Gamedeck also includes a gamepad tester, folders, game art downloader, shortcuts, and an overlay system analyzer for monitoring FPS, RAM, power, network usage, and other device performance metrics. It offers a flexible alternative to stock gaming hubs such as Samsung Gaming Hub, Xiaomi Game Turbo, and Game Space.

## Rankings

- #87,519 — Overall
- #19 — console

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADMIN`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.REQUEST_DELETE_PACKAGES`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `app.gamedeck.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`

## Review summary

Users praise Gamedeck for centralizing games, smooth navigation, controller support, and customization. Emulators are a strength, though compatibility can vary and some reviewers want console-game support. The app is easy to set up and use with one-place organization, but some UX quirks exist and there is no built-in quit button or easy exit path. More organization options are also desired to match competitors.

### Pros

- Centralized launcher that organizes all games in one place.
- Smooth navigation and controller-friendly UX with minimal setup.
- Strong support for emulators / emulator-based machines.
- High customization options, including wallpaper/theme customization.
- Positive performance and reliability with frequent praise from users.

### Cons

- Emulator compatibility is not universal; some emulators may not be supported on certain devices (e.g., lemuroid).
- Limited to Android apps and does not yet support console games.
- Fewer organization options compared to RetroArch.
- UX quirks in some styles, such as the cursor starting at the far right instead of the first item.
- No global quit/exit button or straightforward way to exit the launcher.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/app.gamedeck)