How to Add Non-Steam Games to Your Steam Library Easily

Learn how to add outside games to Steam with simple steps to keep all your games in one place.

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To add outside games to Steam, first, open the Steam application on your computer. Then, click on the 'Games' menu at the top of the screen and select 'Add a Non-Steam Game to My Library...'. A window will appear, listing all the programs on your computer. Select the game you wish to add by checking the box next to it, and click 'Add Selected Programs'. If you don't see your game listed, you can use the 'Browse' button to find its executable file manually.

FAQs & Answers

  1. Can I add any game to Steam that I bought outside of it? Yes, you can add most games installed on your computer to Steam by using the 'Add a Non-Steam Game' option, allowing you to launch them from Steam.
  2. How do I add a game to Steam if it doesn’t appear in the list? If the game isn’t listed, use the 'Browse' button to locate the game's executable file manually and add it to your Steam library.
  3. Will adding a non-Steam game to Steam provide Steam features like achievements and cloud saves? No, adding non-Steam games allows you to launch them through Steam but doesn't enable Steam-specific features like achievements or cloud saves for those games.

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