
DeckCraft (Minecraft on Steam Deck)
Do you want to play Minecraft on your steam deck? You want an optimization modpack that is lightweight and performant. Then don't wait, download DeckCraft!
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About this Modpack
DeckCraft (or Minecraft on SteamDeck)
You own a SteamDeck, or any other Handheld?
You want to play Minecraft? (obviously yes) but...
Sadly, there's no native way to play with all the controls and customisations required to be able to play on the handheld.
NOW YOU CAN!
With DeckCraft, you can play Minecraft on your Steam Deck, Controller, ROG ALLY, without any issues.
Controller Support
Thanks to MidnightControls, now you can play with controllers, especially on the Steam Deck.
Optimization and More FPS!
Better Rendering: VulkanMod rewrites Minecraft's OpenGL renderer to Vulkan.
Better Multithreading: Concurrent Chunk Management Engine (C2ME), Minecraft now takes advantage of the multiple cores and threads of a CPU to do tasks faster and in parrallel.
Better Memory Management: FerriteCore reduces the memory usage and thus allows to run Minecraft on more systems and with more mods.
Better Light Calculation: ScalableLux is the continuation of Starlight and makes the lighting calculation way faster and in parrallel.
Quality of Life (QOL)
Thanks to Language Reload, you can change languages without waiting ages. It prevents unecessary loadings.
Available Versions
How to Set Up a DeckCraft (Minecraft on Steam Deck) Server
Order Server
Choose at least 4 GB RAM (6 GB recommended for DeckCraft (Minecraft on Steam Deck)). Based on player count: per 8 players.
Install Modpack in Dashboard
Open the modpack browser in the dashboard, search for "DeckCraft (Minecraft on Steam Deck)" and click "Install". The fabric loader and Minecraft 1.21.1 are configured automatically.
Start Server & Play
Start the server – all mods are loaded automatically. Share the server IP with friends and play together!
Frequently Asked Questions
DeckCraft (Minecraft on Steam Deck) server crashes or won't start – what to do?
Most common causes: insufficient RAM or wrong fabric loader. Check latest.log for "OutOfMemoryError" → increase RAM to at least 6 GB. For "Mixin" or "ClassNotFoundException" errors: modpack version and loader don't match. With Mado Hosting, loader and Minecraft version are auto-configured on modpack install – preventing most startup issues.
How much RAM does a DeckCraft (Minecraft on Steam Deck) server really need?
Minimum 4 GB, recommended 6 GB for stable performance. per 8 players. Important: Minecraft modpacks need more RAM than vanilla – plan extra per additional player. With Mado Hosting, you can scale RAM up live at any time without data loss (from €8/month).
Can I add custom mods to DeckCraft (Minecraft on Steam Deck) without conflicts?
Yes, but check compatibility: only use mods for the same loader (fabric) and same Minecraft version (1.21.1). Common issues: ID conflicts with recipe mods and incompatible coremod versions. The Mado dashboard mod browser only shows compatible mods and warns about known conflicts.
DeckCraft (Minecraft on Steam Deck) server lagging – performance tips
1) Increase RAM to 6 GB+. 2) Reduce server view-distance to 8 (server.properties). 3) Pre-generate chunks with the "Chunky" plugin. 4) Use /spark profiler to check which mods consume the most tick time. With Mado Hosting, all servers run on NVMe SSDs with dedicated CPU cores – eliminating hardware as a bottleneck.
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Supported Versions
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