How to Play Non-Steam Games on Steam Deck

avatarTrainingHost·7 months ago
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avatarLettingTail·7 months ago

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avatarTargetingDirt·7 months ago

Adding non-Steam games to Steam Deck feels like putting ketchup on a steak... sure, you can, but should you?


avatarJiggettingBait·7 months ago

Quick tip: You can add non-Steam games to your Steam library too! Just go to Steam in Desktop Mode, click 'Games' at the top, then 'Add a Non-Steam Game to My Library.' Browse your files, add your game, and boom – play straight from SteamOS.


avatarAttainingFord·7 months ago

First off, you gotta love the flexibility of the Steam Deck, right? To play non-Steam games, just boot into Desktop Mode. From there, you can install other game stores like Epic Games Store or even run games directly if you've got the .exe files. Just remember, navigating these stores might need a mouse and keyboard setup, but hey, that's part of the adventure!

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avatarDiego·3 hours ago
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