There are ways to install the other main game launchers on yourSteam Deckto play even more.
This means if there’s a game you want to play on your favourite handheld console that’s not on Steam but is still a validPC gamethen you might be able to work around it. In this guide, we’ll explain ways you can install Epic Games launcher, EA Play and Ubisoft Connect on your Steam Deck.
How to Epic Games on your Steam Deck
As you’d expect there are a few different steps that you need to go through in order to install another game launcher on your Steam Deck. Alas, these are necessary at the moment.
They’re also quite complicated so you’ll need to ready your patience and follow these steps carefully.
Switch to desktop mode
The first step is to switch your Steam Deck to desktop mode. To do this press the Steam button on the left side of your Steam deck and select the power options, then press the “Switch to desktop” button.
This will then take you into a desktop mode which gives you access to various different things.
We’d highly recommend connectinga Bluetooth mouse (and keyboard)to carry out a lot of these steps as it will make your life a lot easier.
Install Proton from the store
Before you install the Epic Games launcher (or any other launcher) you’ll need to first install Proton. This is a tool that you can use to install Windows apps on Linux and thus run on the Steam Deck but with some compatibility settings first.
The next stage is to download and install the launcher.
Stay in desktop mode on your Steam Deck for now as there are a few other things that you need to do in order to get Epic Games running. Unfortunately, you cannot just download launcher and run it, there are more steps so don’t attempt to bypass them.
Set the launcher up in your Steam library
Now you’ve installed Epic Games on your Steam Deck, you now need to add it to Steam so that you can easily launch in when you’re in standard mode on your Steam Deck.
This part can be a bit of a faff, so some patience is required.
Then you can download your games onto your Steam. Be prepared for some problems as it’s not all going to go perfectly smoothly.
