How to Add a Non-Steam Game to Steam Using Command Line

Learn how to add non-Steam games to your Steam library via command line with a simple step-by-step command.

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To add a non-Steam game from the command line, navigate to the Steam root directory and run: `steam -applaunch YOUR_APP_ID -addnonsteamgame "<path_to_executable>"`. This command will launch Steam and add the specified game.

FAQs & Answers

  1. Can I add any game to Steam using the command line? Yes, you can add any non-Steam game to your Steam library using the appropriate command line by specifying the game's executable path and Steam app ID.
  2. Where is the Steam root directory located? The Steam root directory is typically located where you installed Steam, such as C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam on Windows, or ~/Library/Application Support/Steam on macOS.
  3. Does adding a non-Steam game via command line launch the game immediately? The command launches Steam and adds the specified non-Steam game; depending on the command, it may also launch the game immediately.

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