Sure, here it is:
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Ever heard of the Steam Deck? It’s that portable gaming thing. Kinda like if your gaming PC shrunk itself and decided to live in your backpack. When it dropped, it was a big deal. Maybe folks got a bit less hyped once every company and their cousin released their own version, but still, Steam Deck is like the OG. At least, that’s how I see it.
So, here’s the kicker: it’s not just for Steam games. Wait, wait, bear with me. There’s a way to squeeze more outta this gadget. Enter the Heroic Games Launcher! Yeah, this thing lets you pull in games from GoG, Amazon, Epic. You know, those libraries packed with games I hoard but never touch. Is it just me doing that? I doubt it.
Anywho, my grand vision here? Hook up this Heroic Launcher deal with my Steam library, so I can kick back on the couch and play whatever whenever without the clutter. Sounds dreamy, right?
Let me break it down. First, a bit of digital gymnastics. I downloaded the Heroic Launcher on my Steam Deck. Here’s a step-by-step in case you’re wondering:
1. Hit the Steam button, tap “Switch to Desktop.” I don’t make the rules, it’s just the plan.
2. Spotted this thing called Discover (like an app store but different).
3. Typed in “Heroic” — like magic, there it was.
4. Clicked that install icon. It did its thing. Slowly.
5. After, opened Heroic from the Games menu. Just follow your nose.
6. Ignored a load of pop-ups — update notes and all that jazz. Who reads those, anyway?
7. Set up Epic games first because, spoiler: I’m into Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge. Couldn’t resist.
8. Picked a game — pretty standard.
9. Scrolled, tweaked some settings — Proton Experimental. Either it works or it doesn’t.
Game loaded. Played away. Except, equipment messed around with Deathloop’s screen resolution. Like, why?
Back to the task: making Heroic Launcher mesh with Steam better.
1. From Steam’s main area. Found Heroic. Right-click magic: “Add to Steam.”
2. Boom. Now it lives in my Steam library. But it could look cooler.
Enter steamgriddb. Because, apparently, appearances matter?
1. Hit up this steamgriddb site. Scrolled around.
2. Found artwork, hit download.
3. Saved it — gave it a snazzy name.
Next:
1. Open classic Steam. Right-click more stuff. Artwork tweaks here, there.
And done! Button-click and I’m right there, all games at my fingertips. Feels like a win. Sorta chaotic getting there, but hey, what’s new?
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How was that? 😊
