How to remote play PS5 games on Steam Deck

Without having to switch handhelds, thanks to the open-source Chiaki-ng app, remote playing PS5 games on Valve handheld has never been easier.

Sony now has its own remote-play device with the PlayStation Portal. Yet why fork out hundreds of dollars to play your PS5 games remotely, when your Steam Deck can already do just that.

Setting up PS5 remote play on the handheld isn’t as straightforward as the PS Portal. However, by following our simple steps, you’ll realize playing PS5 games on the Steam Deck is the next step to unlocking the full potential of your Valve handheld.

How to remote play PS5 games on Steam Deck with Chiaki-ng

Setting up remote play on the Steam Deck is done through the Chiaki-ng app. Previously, ‘Chiaki4Deck’ was the predominant open-source app to stream PS5 games on your handheld, however, the app has since entered maintenance mode.

Chiaki-ng, a fork of Chiaki4deck, is the updated version of the older app, and serves as the “next generation” of Chiaki, according to its developers. With that in mind, we recommend ensuring you’re running the latest version to best benefit from its ongoing updates and new features.

1. Download Chiaki-ng

1. Switch to desktop mode
2. Select the ‘Discover’ app
3. Search for ‘Chiaki-ng’
4. Install Chiaki-ng

When searching for ‘Chiaki-ng’, occasionally past versions of the remote play app will appear. While that can be confusing, make sure you’re downloading the top result.

Once Chiaki-ng has been installed, launch the app by finding its newly added icon within your Steam Deck application library.

2. Enable remote play on PS5

You won’t be able to connect your Steam Deck to the PS5 without remote play enabled. Here are the steps:

1. Turn on PS5
2. Go to ‘Settings’
3. Navigate to ‘System Settings’
4. Scroll down to ‘Remote Play’
5. Toggle on ‘Enable Remote Play’

Once remote play has been enabled, your PS5 console will provide you with a code to link the two devices. This can be generated later, so ignore it for the time being.

3. Register your PSN details

1. Go to psn.flipscreen.games
2. Enter your PSN username
3. Copy encoded ID

With remote play on the PS5 now enabled, the chiaki-ng app will now display your PlayStation 5 console, represented by a white graphic of the PS5. By double-clicking on the PS5 image, a text box will appear asking you to register using your PSN information.

The Chiaki-ng app will require your PSN online ID, your PSN account ID coded in base64, and a remote play PIN. To get your encoded ID, access the psn.flipscreen.games website and enter your PSN username.

Your account will need to be searchable on the database to get this information. Once your new encoded ID has been generated, copy and paste this newly acquired encoded ID into the chiaki-ng login page.

To get another PS5 code, select ‘Link Device’ from the remote play settings of the PlayStation 5 console. This will generate a new code that will be active for 300 seconds.

5. Add Chiaki-ng to your Steam library

The chiaki-ng app will now be listed in your applications on desktop mode. Hovering over the app, and right-clicking with the L2 trigger will bring up a sub-menu.

Here, navigate to ‘add to Steam’ and select it using your connected mouse and keyboard, or the Steam Deck’s right trackpad. This will add the chiaki-ng app as a non-Steam game, so you can easily access it in gaming mode.

That’s it. Now, so long as you have a stable Wi-Fi connection, you’ll be able to remote play your PS5 from the comfort of your Steam Deck.

From here, you can add custom art to make the chiaki-ng app in your Steam library look more unified, like the rest of your games.