Can You Connect Epic Games Launcher to Steam? How to Manage Both Game Libraries

Learn how to add Epic Games to Steam as a non-Steam shortcut for easier game management. Understand the limits of integration between Epic Games and Steam.

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No, you cannot directly connect Epic Games to Steam, but there are ways to manage both libraries together. You can add Epic Games to the Steam library as a non-Steam game for easy access. Go to 'Games' in the top menu, select 'Add a Non-Steam Game to My Library', and browse for the Epic Games launcher on your computer. This allows you to launch Epic Games through Steam, though it won't integrate achievements or friend lists.

FAQs & Answers

  1. Can I sync my Epic Games achievements with Steam? No, achievements and friend lists from Epic Games do not sync when adding Epic Games as a non-Steam shortcut in Steam.
  2. How do I add Epic Games launcher to my Steam library? From Steam, go to 'Games' > 'Add a Non-Steam Game to My Library', then browse to find and add the Epic Games launcher executable.
  3. Does adding Epic Games to Steam allow me to buy games on Steam? No, adding Epic Games to Steam only lets you launch the Epic Games launcher through Steam; it does not enable purchasing Epic Games titles on Steam.

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