Highlight and right-click (left touchpad) the EpicInstaller in your library on Steam desktop mode and hit Properties.
Steam Deck defaults to *.desktop extensions, so SteamOS will not recognize Windows installers unless you change this filter. msi file in its folder, make sure you have changed the File type filter to All Files. Select the installation file, then hit Open to have it appear with a checkmark in the Add a game window, then hit Add selected programs.Navigate to the folder containing the " EpicInstaller" file you downloaded earlier and change the File type filter from Applications to All Files otherwise, it will remain invisible.Ignore the listed apps instead, hit the Browse.
msi installation file, usually located in the top-right corner of the page.Īlternatively, you can download the EpicInstaller on a separate desktop computer and transfer the file to your Steam Deck via microSD or other methods. Hit the blue download button to grab the Windows.Open Firefox (or your preferred web browser) from the taskbar or applications menu and navigate to the official Epic Games Store website.After a short wait, the Steam Deck will boot into its Linux desktop environment, just like you would expect on any regular PC. notification will appear whichever method you choose. On the power menu, navigate to and select Switch to Desktop.Īlternatively, you can briefly hold down the power button to access the power menu a little faster.Navigate down the list to highlight and select Power.Hit the left-side Steam button to open the quick menu.It's easier than it sounds, and I'll break everything down for you in easy-to-follow steps.
In that case, you can manually install the Epic Games Store by using the Proton compatibility layer and treating it like a non-Steam game.
Suppose you want complete control over everything happening on your Steam Deck. It's undoubtedly the easiest way to access your purchased Epic games on Steam Deck until they perhaps one day return to the Steam platform. The downside to using Heroic is you won't have any information on compatibility like the list of Steam Deck verified games, so be prepared to troubleshoot any problems yourself.
Locate and open the Discover app, which is usually pinned to your taskbar with an icon resembling a blue shopping bag.