How to Import and Play Non-Steam Games on Your Steam Deck

Learn the simple steps to add and launch non-Steam games on your Steam Deck using Steam's built-in features.

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To import games into your Steam Deck, follow these steps: 1. Open Steam on your Steam Deck. 2. Go to your Library. 3. Click on the 'Games' menu and select 'Add a Non-Steam Game to My Library'. 4. Browse and select the game executable file on your device. 5. Click 'Add Selected Programs'. This will let you launch and play non-Steam games directly from your Steam Deck.

FAQs & Answers

  1. Can I play non-Steam games on my Steam Deck? Yes, you can add and play non-Steam games on your Steam Deck by adding them to your Steam library through the 'Add a Non-Steam Game to My Library' feature.
  2. How do I add non-Steam games to my Steam Deck library? Open Steam on your Steam Deck, go to your Library, click 'Games' menu, select 'Add a Non-Steam Game to My Library', browse for the game executable, and add it.
  3. Does adding non-Steam games to Steam Deck affect game performance? Generally, adding non-Steam games does not affect performance, but game compatibility depends on the specific title and Steam Deck’s hardware support.