How to Play Non-Steam Games on Steam OS: Step-by-Step Guide

Learn how to add and play non-Steam games on Steam OS easily by adding them to your Steam Library in just a few simple steps.

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To play non-Steam games on Steam OS, add the game to your Steam Library by following these steps: (1) Open Steam, (2) Click 'Games' in the top menu, (3) Select 'Add a Non-Steam Game to My Library,' (4) Browse and select the game's executable file, and (5) Click 'Add Selected Programs.' This way, you can launch and manage all your games through Steam, even if they're not originally from Steam.

FAQs & Answers

  1. Can I play any non-Steam game on Steam OS? Most non-Steam games can be added to your Steam Library on Steam OS by selecting their executable files, enabling you to launch and manage them through Steam.
  2. Will non-Steam games benefit from Steam OS features once added? Yes, adding non-Steam games allows you to launch them through Steam, giving access to features like the Steam overlay and controller support.
  3. How do I add a non-Steam game to my Steam Library? Open Steam, go to the 'Games' menu, select 'Add a Non-Steam Game to My Library,' browse for your game's executable file, then click 'Add Selected Programs.'

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