How to Add Non-Steam Games to Steam Deck Using Proton

Learn step-by-step how to add non-Steam games to your Steam Deck library and run them with Proton compatibility.

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To add non-Steam games to your Steam Deck Proton, start by launching Steam and navigating to your library. Click on 'Add a Game' at the bottom left, then select 'Add a Non-Steam Game'. Browse for the game executable or use the 'Browse' function if it's not listed. Once added, it will appear in your library. To ensure it runs with Proton, right-click the game, go to Properties, then Compatibility, and check 'Force the use of a specific Steam Play compatibility tool'. Choose the Proton version you prefer and close the settings.

FAQs & Answers

  1. Can I add any non-Steam game to my Steam Deck library? Yes, you can add most non-Steam games by manually adding their executables to your Steam library and configuring Proton compatibility.
  2. How do I force a game to use Proton on Steam Deck? Right-click the game in your Steam library, select Properties > Compatibility, then check 'Force the use of a specific Steam Play compatibility tool' and choose your preferred Proton version.
  3. What is Proton on Steam Deck? Proton is a compatibility layer developed by Valve that enables Windows games to run on Linux-based systems like the Steam Deck.

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