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Add an Epic Game Shortcut to Steam
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Answer
In Steam, choose Games > Add a Non-Steam Game to My Library, select the installed Epic game or its launcher, then add the selected program. This adds a Steam shortcut and does not transfer ownership or deliver updates through Steam.
Confirm the Epic game is installed
Install the intended game through Epic Games first and identify its installed program or launcher.
Open Steam’s Non-Steam Game control
In Steam, open Games > Add a Non-Steam Game to My Library.
Add the selected shortcut
Select the installed program and choose Add Selected Programs; use the shortcut only as a Steam-client entry.
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If it does not work
- If the issue continues, record the exact error and compare it with the linked Steam Support guidance before resetting, reinstalling, changing permissions, or deleting data.
Sources and verification
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