SteamLinux vs Epic Games LauncherWindows

Steam, alternative Linux à Epic Games Launcher

Mis à jour le 20 octobre 2026

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Steam can replace Epic Games Launcher for Linux users who mainly want to play games from the Epic Games Store. It supports downloading, installing, and updating those titles via Proton, offers free game claiming, cloud saves, and account integration. The main audience is gamers who already have an Epic account and want a single interface on Linux. However, Steam’s interface and feature set differ, so users accustomed to Epic’s design may need to adjust.

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Licence: LicenseRef-proprietary
Prix: Gratuit
Dernière version: 1.0.0.87 (26 juin 2026)
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Installer Steam Site officiel ↗

Capture d’écran de Steam — The main Steam library window

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Both allow users to download, install, and manage games from the Epic Games Store
Both support free game claiming and account integration
Both provide automatic updates and cloud save synchronization
Both can run Windows games on Linux via Proton
Both have a built‑in store and library organization

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Steam does not provide a dedicated Epic Games Store UI; Epic games are accessed through the store or via a separate Epic link
Steam’s social features (friends, chat, groups) are more extensive than Epic’s
Steam’s workshop and mod support is not present in Epic Games Launcher
Epic Games Launcher has a native Windows installer and integration with Windows features that Steam lacks
Steam’s remote play and controller support are not available in Epic Games Launcher

Ouvrir vos fichiers Epic Games Launcher

Epic Games Launcher stores its configuration in a local folder under the user’s home directory (e.g., ~/.config/EpicGamesLauncher). Steam does not read or import these files directly. To migrate, users must manually re‑add their Epic games to Steam via the "Add a Non‑Steam Game" option or use Proton to run the Epic Games Launcher itself. No automated export/import tool exists.

Passer de Epic Games Launcher à Steam, étape par étape

1. Install Steam on your Linux system from the official repository or Flatpak.
2. Sign in with your Epic Games account inside Steam using the "Add a Non‑Steam Game" feature or by launching the Epic Games Launcher via Proton.
3. For each Epic game, click "Add a Game" → "Add a Non‑Steam Game" and browse to the game’s executable in your Epic installation folder.
4. Once added, Steam will handle updates and cloud saves for those titles.
5. (Optional) Enable Proton for better compatibility: right‑click the game, choose Properties → Compatibility → Force the use of a specific Proton version.

Fonctionnalités clés de Steam

Boutique de jeux intégrée avec promotions et listes de souhaits
Téléchargements et mises à jour automatiques
SteamCloud pour la synchronisation des sauvegardes et captures d’écran
Support des jeux Linux natifs et des jeux Windows via Proton
Liste d’amis, chat et groupes communautaires
Support Workshop pour les mods
Steam Input pour la configuration des manettes
Remote Play pour le streaming vers d’autres appareils

Installer Steam sous Linux

Flatpak (Flathub)flatpak install flathub com.valvesoftware.Steam

Arch / Manjarosudo pacman -S steam

openSUSEsudo zypper install steam

Questions fréquentes

Does Steam support free Epic Games Store titles?

Yes, once the game is added to Steam via the non‑Steam game method, you can claim and play free titles just like any other game.

Will my Epic Games cloud saves transfer to Steam?

SteamCloud can sync saves for games that support it, but it does not automatically import existing Epic cloud saves. You may need to copy the save files manually.

Can I use Steam’s community features with Epic games?

Only the Steam interface is available; Epic’s own community features are not integrated into Steam.