How to Add and Play Windows Games on Your Steam Deck

Learn how to add and play Windows games on your Steam Deck using Steam Remote Play or Windows installation.

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To add Windows games to your Steam Deck, follow these steps: Install Steam on a Windows PC and add the Windows game to your Steam library. Enable Steam’s Remote Play feature on both devices. Stream the game to your Steam Deck, or install Windows on your Steam Deck using a bootable USB drive to run the game natively.**

FAQs & Answers

  1. Can I run Windows games natively on my Steam Deck? Yes, by installing Windows on your Steam Deck using a bootable USB drive, you can run Windows games natively.
  2. How does Steam Remote Play help in playing Windows games on Steam Deck? Steam Remote Play allows you to stream Windows games from a PC to your Steam Deck, enabling you to play without installing the game directly.
  3. Is it necessary to install Windows on Steam Deck to play Windows games? Not necessarily; you can use Steam Remote Play to stream games. Installing Windows allows native game performance but requires more setup.

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