diff --git a/dot_config/i3/executable_config.tmpl b/dot_config/i3/executable_config.tmpl
index 240c9aa..32d9846 100644
--- a/dot_config/i3/executable_config.tmpl
+++ b/dot_config/i3/executable_config.tmpl
@@ -535,7 +535,7 @@ exec --no-startup-id lxpolkit
 
 # starting Steam
 {{- if eq .chezmoi.hostname "SpectreOS-deck" }}
-exec --no-startup-id steam
+exec --no-startup-id steam -steamdeck -gamepadui
 {{- end }}
 
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