How To Install And Use Epic Games On Steam Deck
Because the Steam Deck's desktop operating system is Linux based, you're generally unable to play certain games that are heavily supported by Windows, or whose anti-cheat systems aren't compatible. Most non-Steam games aren't compatible with Linux, but there are ways around this. What about Epic Games and other launchers?
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Instead of installing Windows 10 on your Steam Deck to be able to access your Epic Games collection, you can either install it through Heroic Launcher, or in regular desktop fashion. Regardless of the method, you'll have to turn some files inside out to be able to launch games from Epic. Read on!
Firstly, switch to desktop mode. Press the Steam button and scroll down to the Power menu, then select "Switch to Desktop". While in Desktop Mode, make sure you have the desktop application for Steam running in the background. Without it, you won't be able to utilize the Steam keyboard or use the other non-desktop designated buttons for gaming.
The easiest, least tedious way to use Epic Games on the Steam Deck is by installing Heroic Games Launcher. This is a launcher that encapsulates both the Epic Games and GOG applications for easy access and downloading.
All you have to do is press the Steam Deck icon at the bottom left of the desktop, open the Discover app (essentially the app store), and then search for Heroic Games Launcher. Install it, and on we go.
Once the Heroic Games Launcher is installed, open it up. You'll be prompted to log in to Epic Games.
You'll then have to open the Steam application on desktop mode and add the Heroic Games Launcher as a non-Steam game to your library. Hover over Games, and select Add Non-Steam Game. Find the
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