As far as they know, after all, they think theyre running on Windows still.

Hey, if it means fewer clicks, right?

If you want to connect any mice or keyboards, do so once youve rebooted into Desktop Mode.

Step 1 of how to install and use Lutris on the Steam Deck: hold down the power button and select Desktop Mode

Step 2:Down in the taskbar, punch the shopping bag icon to kick off the Discover app.

Step 3:In Discover, pop in “Lutris” into the search bar and hit Enter.

Lutris should show up in the results, so hit the “Install” button next to it.

Step 2 of how to install and use Lutris on the Steam Deck: in Desktop Mode, open the Discover app

From here, you have a couple of options for selecting which non-Steam launcher to add.

First, it’s possible for you to simply select one from the list that appears on the left.

Step 5:Whichever you choose, youll begin the launcher installation process.

Step 3 of how to install and use Lutris on the Steam Deck: search Lutris in Discover and click Install

Step 6:Hit the “Continue” button.

Step 7:Click “Install.”

If prompted, just click “Install” to continue.

Step 4b of how to install and use Lutris on the Steam Deck: search for an launcher with Lutris' search tool

Step 8:Eventually, the launchers own installer will appear.

Dont sign in yet, though, as Lutris isnt quite finished.

Instead, kill the launcher.

Step 5 of how to install and use Lutris on the Steam Deck: click the Install button for Wine

Step 9:Very shortly after closing the launcher, you should get an “Installation completed!”

Step 11:Lutris should be listed among the available non-Steam apps.

Select it, then hit the “Add Selected Programs” button.

Step 6 of how to install and use Lutris on the Steam Deck: Click the Continue button

Thats easily done in Lutris as well.

Step 2:nudge the “Uninstall” button, then “Yes” to confirm.

Step 7 of how to install and use Lutris on the Steam Deck: Click Install and wait.

Step 8 of how to install and use Lutris on the Steam Deck: continue setup within the launcher itself, but close it once you reach the login screen.

Step 9 of how to install and use Lutris on the Steam Deck: Once you see an “Installation completed” message in Lutris, you can launch the launcher and login.

Step 10 of how to install and use Lutris on the Steam Deck: begin adding Lutris as a non-Steam game by launching Steam in desktop mode, clicking Games, then selecting Add a Non-Steam Game.

Step 11 of how to install and use Lutris on the Steam Deck: select Lutris from the list then click Add Selected Programs.

Step 1 of how to uninstall launchers with Lutris on the Steam Deck: right-click on the app in Lutris and select “Remove”

Step 2 of how to uninstall launchers with Lutris on the Steam Deck: click “Uninstall”