
You’ll still have to access the native client(s) to download updates. You have to keep in mind that adding a non-Steam game in this manner doesn’t allow Steam to update the game in the future. Once you add a non-Steam game this way, you can open it directly from the Library menu or the toolbar shortcut.Select “Add Selected Programs” to finish the process.If your game isn’t on the list, use the “Browse” button to open the location manager and find the game’s. Select your game’s name to add it as a non-Steam game. Steam will generate a list of all available programs and executables found on your PC.Select “Add a Non-Steam Game” from the list.Click on the plus icon (“Add a game”) on the bottom left.Steam allows any game, regardless of its publisher or presence on the Steam store, to load from the platform as a non-native game.

There is another method that will enable gamers to play their favorite titles through Steam. You can download free-to-play Origin titles in this manner and get the benefit of both Origin and Steam at the same time.

We’d recommend sticking to Origin as the base platform for its games and use Steam where appropriate. However, since you’re basically paying for the game twice at that point, there is little reason to do that. When you purchase a game this way, Steam will install it as if it’s a local game, but you’ll still need an Origin account to log into the game itself and save your progress.
