So far, you've successfully installed the Epic Games Store into the filesystem of your Steam Deck. The installer will automatically close upon completion, but there's more work to do.
Launch EpicInstaller from the non-Steam games category from the desktop version of Steam and follow the instructions to install the software to its default location. From the drop-down list, select the most recent stable build of Proton, rather than Proton Experimental, to reduce the likelihood of bugs and crashing. On the left-side menu, select Compatibility and check Force the user of a specific Steam Play compatibility tool. Highlight and right-click (left touchpad) the EpicInstaller in your library on Steam desktop mode and hit Properties. Installing Epic Games Store via Proton (Image credit: Ben Wilson | Windows Central) msi file is located, usually in the default Downloads folder if you used Firefox. 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.
How to install the official Epic Games Store It's easier than it sounds, and I'll break everything down for you in easy-to-follow steps. Epic Games Store official website (Image credit: Ben Wilson | Windows Central)įor the user who prefers complete control over everything happening on their Steam Deck, you can manually install the Epic Games Store for Windows by using the Proton compatibility layer and treating it like a non-Steam game.
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