How to Add Non-Steam Games to Your Steam Library

Learn how to add games purchased outside of Steam to your library effortlessly.

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Yes, you can add a game purchased elsewhere to Steam. Simply navigate to Steam, click on 'Games' in the top menu, and select 'Add a Non-Steam Game to My Library.' Locate your game in the list or browse manually by selecting 'Browse....' Once found, click 'Add Selected Programs.' This allows you to launch and play the game through Steam, though achievements and Steam Cloud support won't be available.

FAQs & Answers

  1. Can I add games from other platforms to Steam? Yes, you can add games purchased from other platforms to your Steam library by using the 'Add a Non-Steam Game to My Library' feature.
  2. Will I get Steam achievements for games I added from outside Steam? No, Steam achievements and Steam Cloud support will not be available for games added this way.
  3. How do I add a game to my Steam library? To add a game, open Steam, click on 'Games' in the top menu, and choose 'Add a Non-Steam Game to My Library'. Then, locate your game and click 'Add Selected Programs'.
  4. Is there a limit to how many games I can add to Steam? There is no official limit on the number of non-Steam games you can add to your library in Steam.

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