Steam is a great place to buy and play games, and the reason why it is so popular is that it is easy to use. Apart from being easy to use, Steam allows players to add non-Steam games, which many users do not know about.

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Whether you bought a game on the EA app or GOG, you can add your game to Steam, but only as long as the game is installed on your system. If you are one of many who did not know about this feature or how to use it, you have come to the right place. This guide will cover everything there is to know about adding non-Steam games to Steam, along with other useful information.

Steps for Adding Non-Steam Games to Steam

Steam Running on Steam Deck Desktop Mode

Adding non-Steam games to your library is straightforward. Here is what you need to do:

  1. Open Steam.
  2. Select the Games tab.
  3. Click “Add a Non-Steam game to my Steam Library.”
  4. Select Browse and locate the game you want to add to your Steam library via the file explorer.
  5. Select the game’s executable > Open.
  6. Now select the game you added in the window > Add Selected Programs.
  7. Head back to your Steam library, and your non-Steam game should be available for you to play.

When you are looking for a non-Steam game via the file explorer to add it to your library, the process can be a bit tricky. Fortunately, you can solve this issue by using either of the following workarounds:

  • Use the start menu to locate the executable file. Right-click the icon and select Open file location.
  • If you have a shortcut to the executable on your desktop, right-click it. Select Properties and look for the directory in the Target field.

How to Add Non-Steam Games to Steam Deck

Steam Interface on Steam Deck Desktop Mode

If you want to install non-Steam games to the Steam Deck, here is what you will need to do instead:

  1. Switch on your Steam Deck.
  2. Press the Steam button.
  3. Select Power.
  4. Select Switch to Desktop.
  5. Now follow the same process as specified above.
  6. Once you have added the game, you can access it in your library even when you switch back to Gaming mode on your Steam Deck.

Now that you know how to add non-Steam games to Steam and your Steam Deck, make the most of this information. Henceforth, you will be able to access all your games from Steam instead of accessing every other platform on which you own games.

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Steam Deck Console
Steam Deck
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4K Capabilities
Yes
Screen
7" diagonal 1280 x 800px (16:10 aspect ratio) 60Hz
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Checkbox: control the expandable behavior of the extra info
Storage
64 GB - 512 GB
CPU
AMD APU Zen 2 4c/8t, 2.4-3.5GHz
Battery
40Whr battery. 2 - 8 hours of gameplay
Connectivity
Bluetooth 5.0 and Dual-band Wi-Fi radio, 2.4GHz and 5GHz
Ports
1x USB-C with DisplayPort 1.4 Alt-mode support; up to 8K @60Hz or 4K @120Hz, 1x USB 3.2,1x Micro SD slot, 1x 3.5 audio jack
Dimensions
298mm x 117mm x 49mm
Weight
Approx. 669 grams
Audio
Stereo with embedded DSP for an immersive listening experience and Dual Microphone Array