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
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Open Steam:
- Launch the Steam application on your computer.
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Navigate to the Games Menu:
- At the top of the Steam window, click on the “Games” menu.
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Select “Add a Non-Steam Game to My Library”:
- From the dropdown menu, choose “Add a Non-Steam Game to My Library…”.
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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”.
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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”.
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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.