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Reliable tutorial on side loading games on Deck?

c/steamdeck · u/comfydecal@infosec.pub · 19 points

I like the steam deck, but I have many physical copies of PC games, any good way to install these? Ideally without internet access. Thanks!

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u/comfydecal@infosec.pub · 0 points

Thanks for the info. Well, if I'm using SteamOS anyway could I do it without the steam client and no internet connection?

u/Prunebutt@slrpnk.net · 29 points

Yep. Remember that the deck is a PC, so you'd install them, not "sideload" anything.

You'll still most likely need to run the setup with a compatibility layer (i.e. WINE/proton). Just add the setup as a non-steam game and install it via the steam client (in Desktop mode)

u/proper@lemmy.world · 21 points

Dock, disk drive, desktop mode?

edit: rip disks to iso and stick them on a flash drive?

u/Fubarberry@sopuli.xyz · 11 points

Honestly the best at method will depend on the specific game. Generally the best way is to just have the install folder for a game, and add the .exe to steam as a "non-steam game". Force a compatibility in steam game properties and select a version of proton. Some games will require additional windows components/dll to be installed through proton tricks.

Other good options are lutris has automatic installers for a lot of games, and many will work off of a disc iso image. Bottles is also a good tool for installing windows games.

u/lordnikon@lemmy.world · 3 points

If you can get the ISO mounted a program call lutris help with installing cd base games on Linux and thus the deck