How to Add a Non-Steam Game to Your Steam Library

Adding non-Steam games to your Steam library allows you to launch them from the same place and access Steam features like the overlay, screenshots, and streaming. Follow these steps to add a non-Steam game to your library:

Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Open Steam:

    • Launch the Steam application on your computer.
  2. Navigate to the Games Menu:

    • At the top of the Steam window, click on the “Games” menu.
  3. Select “Add a Non-Steam Game to My Library”:

    • From the dropdown menu, choose “Add a Non-Steam Game to My Library…”.
  4. Locate the Game or Application:

    • A new window titled “Add a Game” will appear, displaying a list of programs installed on your computer.
    • If your game or application is listed, check the box next to it.
    • If it’s not listed:
      • Click on the “Browse…” button at the bottom of the window.
      • Navigate to the directory where the game’s executable file (.exe) is located.
      • Select the executable file and click “Open”.
  5. Add the Selected Program:

    • Back in the “Add a Game” window, ensure your selected game is checked in the list.
    • Click on “Add Selected Programs”.
  6. Verify the Game in Your Library:

    • Go to your Library tab in Steam.
    • Your non-Steam game should now appear in the list of games.
    • You can right-click the game to rename it, add custom artwork, or adjust other properties.

You’re Done!

You have successfully added a non-Steam game to your Steam library. You can now launch it directly from Steam and enjoy features like the Steam overlay while playing.