How to Play Unsupported Games on Steam Deck
Another real quick option is to install Windows on your Steam Deck. Yep, you can do that! It turns your Steam Deck into a full-fledged portable PC, and then you can just play games as you would on any Windows system. But remember, doing this might affect your device's performance and battery life, so weigh your choices!
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First off, don't forget that Steam Deck runs on SteamOS, which is based on Linux. So, for those unsupported games, you're gonna want to use Proton, which is basically a compatibility layer that helps Windows games run on Linux. Just go to your game's properties on Steam, and enable Proton for that specific game. Sometimes, it's trial and error to find the version of Proton that works best for each game.
Sometimes it's just not worth it. Stick to the supported games for the best experience on your Steam Deck.
I had a bunch of games I thought wouldn't work on my Steam Deck, but after some tweaking with Proton settings and trying different versions, most of them now run smoothly. It's all about experimenting and checking the Steam community for tips and tricks!
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