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

Learn how to add non-Steam games to Steam quickly and launch them from the Steam interface with this step-by-step guide.

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To add non-Steam games to Steam, open the Steam client and navigate to the bottom left corner of the window. Click on 'Add a Game' then select 'Add a Non-Steam Game.' A new window will pop up, showing a list of programs on your computer. If you don't see the desired game, use the 'Browse' function to locate its executable file manually. Select the checkbox next to the game or application you want to add, then click 'Add Selected Programs.' This way, you can access and launch these games directly from the Steam interface.

FAQs & Answers

  1. Can I add any game to Steam that is not purchased through Steam? Yes, you can add most non-Steam games by manually selecting their executable files, allowing you to launch them directly from the Steam client.
  2. Does adding non-Steam games to Steam enable Steam features like achievements or cloud saves? No, adding non-Steam games lets you launch them from Steam, but features like achievements and cloud saves are generally only available for Steam-purchased titles.
  3. How do I find the executable file for a non-Steam game to add it to Steam? Use the 'Browse' option when adding a non-Steam game in Steam, then navigate to the installation folder of the game and select its .exe file.