How to Launch Epic Games Store on Steam Deck

An Epic way to play your games...

Versatility is one of the Steam Deck’s most admirable features that many adore Valve for. The best thing about the portable unit, is its capabilities beyond launching your Steam library, emulating games, running multiple operating systems and more. However, users had one question on their mind, and that was “will my Steam Deck run games from other storefronts?”, well the answer to that is a gratifying yes. Today I will show you how to get the Epic Games Store up and running on your Steam Deck within minutes – It’s surprisingly easy and hassle free for those that are versed in SteamOS’ inner workings. So sit back, relax, boot up that sleek and sexy Deck and let’s get going.

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#1: Install ProtonUp-Qt... 

Assuming you already haven’t installed this essential tool, boot your Steam deck into Desktop Mode by pressing the STEAM button from SteamOS, then select Power > Switch to Desktop.

Once you’ve booted into the Deck’s Linux OS, select Discover: Software Center on your taskbar.

In the application, search for “ProtonUp”, Install the app and launch it. Install the following versions of GE-Proton by highlighting it and pressing “Add version”;

GE-Proton7-20, GE-Proton7-30, GE-Proton7-40, GE-Proton7-45. These are considered the most stable releases of GE-Proton. Once you’re done, Close the app.

#2: Install Heroic Game Launcher... 

Head back to Discover: Software Center, and search “Heroic”. The Heroic Games Launcher should be the only thing that appears. Install the app and then launch.

#3: Log into Epic Games Store... 

Now that the Heroic Games Launcher has installed onto your Steam Deck, Log into the app by clicking “Manage Accounts” in the sidebar, then selecting Log In under the Epic Games tab using your credentials. Once it has successfully logged in, click “Go to Library”.

#4: Installing and launching a game... 

Upon loading your library of available games, you will see a yellow install button below each of title. Upon Choosing a game to install, a prompt will show up to displaying your Install path, WinePrefix and Wine version. You may change your Install path, but it’s not recommended to change the WinePrefix, so leave it be. Below that however is the Wine Version, which is a list of available Proton versions to use

I would advise installing your game with GE-Proton7-45 or whichever is the latest version available to start with. Once the installation is complete, you may go ahead and play it directly from Desktop mode, or you may use the following steps to have Heroic boot directly from SteamOS – which I would recommend.

#5: Add to Steam Library... 

Open Steam from Desktop Mode, and select “Add a game” located at the bottom-left of your Library window. Select Heroic Games Launcher from the list, then “Add Selected Programs”, then close. Scroll down your list of games to confirm the app within the list.

Now reboot your Steam Deck, or simply double click “Return to Gaming Mode”.

#6: Boot Heroic Games Launcher in SteamOS... 

Once you have returned to SteamOS, press the STEAM Button and select Library. Using the shoulder buttons, press R1 to scroll to Non-Steam Games and launch Heroic Games Launcher – there’s no tweaks needed here as the app should work with your Steam Deck’s control scheme. If all goes right, congratulations! You now have your Epic Games Store library available to play on your Steam Deck. Select the title you just installed, and play.

Happy gaming, gamers!

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