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Here's how to play Epic Games Store games on Steam Deck: Official Methods: Heroic Games Launcher (Most Recommended) Install via Discover Store in Desktop Mode Log in with your Epic account Features: - Automatic Proton compatibility layer selection - Cloud save sync - Easy game management - Works with GOG games too Epic Games Store via Lutris Install Lutris from Discover Store Add Epic Games Store as a source Install and log in Can be more complex to set up Add Epic Games to Steam as Non-Steam Games Install games on PC first Copy game folders to Steam Deck Add .exe as non-Steam game Force Proton compatibility Alternative: Dual Boot Windows Install Windows on SD card or internal storage Run Epic Games Store natively Better anti-cheat compatibility for some games Tips: Proton GE often works better than standard Proton for Epic games Use ProtonTricks for additional dependencies if needed Some games may require launch arguments or specific Proton versions Cloud saves work best with Heroic Launcher Limitations: Some anti-cheat games won't work (Fortnite, etc.) Achievements may not sync properly Occasional launcher updates may break functionality Heroic Games Launcher is generally the easiest and most reliable method for most users.