How to Enable Steam Overlay for Non-Steam Games

Learn to enable Steam Overlay for non-Steam games with this quick guide for screenshots and chats.

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To enable overlay on non Steam games: Open Steam, click 'Add a Non-Steam Game to My Library' under 'Games' in the menu. Select the game from the list or browse to its executable file. Once added, right-click the game in your library, go to 'Properties,' and check 'Enable the Steam Overlay while in-game.' This lets you access the overlay for screenshots, chats, and more.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What is Steam Overlay? Steam Overlay is a feature that allows you to access Steam functionalities like screenshots, friends list, and chat while playing games.
  2. Can I add any game to Steam? Yes, you can add any non-Steam game to your Steam library to access features like the Steam Overlay.
  3. Is the Steam Overlay enabled by default? For non-Steam games, the Steam Overlay is typically not enabled by default; you need to activate it in the game's properties.
  4. What should I do if the Steam Overlay doesn't work? If the Steam Overlay is not working, check your game properties to ensure it's enabled, and verify your Steam settings for overlays.

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