![]() ![]() If you don’t have enough space, uninstall some games before moving to the next section. You can do this to get an idea of how the process will work, but it’s not necessary for installing apps.Īpps will only install on internal storage-not on any expandable storage you might have-so make sure you have enough space on your Steam Deck. ![]() It also gives you the option to install a shortcut to the Google Chrome web browser. You will, however, get a pop-up that says Valve is working on an easier way to access non-Steam games, but that this is the place for now. There shouldn’t be anything there right now. If you go to Library, you’ll see a tab labeled Non-Steam. Where Non-Game Apps Will Be Savedīefore you go off downloading new programs, you should know where they’ll end up on your Steam Deck. There are also a ton of Linux apps for tasks like photo editing and capture (which I needed to complete this guide) and for customizing the look of your Steam Deck’s Desktop Mode. I’ve already mentioned web browsers, but you can download Discord for chatting or OBS for streaming. You can also download apps to get more out of your Steam Deck. While the latter is a bit complicated at the moment, engineers at Microsoft are working to simplify the process. You can also download the Microsoft Edge browser and get Xbox Game Pass running. Users have been using the system to download emulators to play retro games, for example. This compatibility layer also makes it easier to install non-Steam games on your Steam Deck. It's how Valve has been able to attract Linux users over the years, and how hundreds of games have been made available to play on the console. The Steam Deck runs the Linux-based SteamOS, which uses a Proton compatibility layer to make games created for Windows PCs available to run on Linux systems, and therefore, on Steam Deck. ![]()
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