How to Add a Non-Steam Game to Your Steam Library Easily
Learn how to add non-Steam games to Steam to launch them via Steam and use Steam features like overlay and game streaming.
Video transcript
Yes, you can add a non-Steam game to Steam. To do this, open Steam, click on 'Games' in the top menu, and select 'Add a Non-Steam Game to My Library.' Browse for the game's executable file and add it. This allows you to launch the game from Steam and use features like the overlay and game streaming.
Questions and answers
Can I use Steam features like the overlay with non-Steam games?
Yes, after adding a non-Steam game to your library, you can access Steam features such as the overlay and game streaming while playing.
Will adding a non-Steam game to Steam allow automatic updates?
No, adding a non-Steam game to Steam only allows launching the game and using some Steam features; it does not provide automatic updates.
Can I add any game to Steam that is not purchased on Steam?
You can add most games installed on your PC to Steam as non-Steam shortcuts, but some games might not be compatible due to DRM or other restrictions.
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