How to Add a Non-Steam Game to Steam in Easy Steps

Adding a non-Steam game to your Steam library allows you to launch and manage games that aren’t purchased through Steam, giving you a unified gaming experience. This is especially useful if you want to access your non-Steam titles from Steam’s interface, use Steam features like overlay, screen capture, or simply keep all your games organized in one place. Before starting, ensure you have the game installed and know the location of its executable file (the .exe or shortcut that launches the game). This guide will walk you through the process step-by-step, providing tips, troubleshooting advice, and answers to common questions to make the process as smooth as possible.

What You’ll Need

• A PC with Steam installed (version 1.0.0.0 or later)
• The non-Steam game installed on your computer
• The location or shortcut of the game’s executable file (.exe)
• Optional: Steam account logged in

Step-by-Step

1. Open Steam and log into your account if you haven’t already.
2. In the top menu, click on “Games” and select “Add a Non-Steam Game to My Library…” from the dropdown menu.
3. A new window will open titled “Add a Game.” You will see a list of programs and games detected on your computer.
4. If your game appears in the list, simply check the box next to it and click “Add Selected Programs.” If not, proceed to the next step.
5. Click on the “Browse…” button at the bottom of the window. This opens a file explorer window.
6. Navigate to the folder where your game’s executable file (.exe) is located. Common locations include “C:\
   

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