Minecraft on Steam? More than a decade after its initial release, you'd think Minecraft would be added to the Steam store. But this time he needs? Using Steam can limit what developers can do with their games, but Minecraft is about creativity, freedom and community.
Here we answer the question of whether Minecraft is available on Steam and whether there is a way to open the current Minecraft launcher through the Valve platform. Either way, it's just a few steps away from the most important sandbox game of the generation.
Minecraft on Steam?
No, Minecraft is not available on Steam. The Microsoft game can only be purchased online directly through minecraft.net or from the Microsoft Store; Digital codes can only be purchased from the Microsoft Store.
On PC, Minecraft now runs in its own unique launcher, regardless of how you purchased the game. There are two versions of Minecraft: Bedrock and Java Edition, and both are available for PC.
The Java version is the original version of Minecraft, while the Bedrock version is the console and Windows version. Only the Java version can be run on Linux on a Mac. Although both games are now almost completely equal, some differences still exist, such as in the user interface, and they will never be fully integrated into one game. On PC, both Minecraft Dungeons and Minecraft Legends are available through the same Minecraft launcher.
How to Add Minecraft to Your Steam Account
Almost all games can be added to your Steam library using Valve's Non-Steam Games feature. Minecraft Launcher is one such game, but unfortunately it is not compatible with Steam Interaction. You won't be able to see your game time or enable Steam overlays, and your friends won't be able to see the game on your profile. The only benefit of adding Minecraft to Steam is the ability to open the Minecraft launcher from your Steam library.
If you still want to add Minecraft to your Steam library, follow these steps:
- First, download Minecraft Launcher on your computer.
- Open the Minecraft launcher and then the task manager (Ctrl + Alt + Del).
- Click More Details and then select the Processes tab.
- Right-click any tab above and check the "Command Prompt" column.
- Find the Minecraft launcher in the list, right-click the file location and select Open File Location.
- Keep it open and launch Steam.
- Click the "Add Game" button in the lower left corner, then click "Add a Third Party Game."
- Click Browse and find the location in another window.
- Instead of selecting "Minecraft", select "gamelaunchhelp" and click "Open".
- In the Steam window, click "Add selected programs." Help for launching the game will now appear in your library. You can rename it if necessary.
- If you click "Play" in the "gamelaunchhelp" section of your library, the Steam Minecraft launcher will launch.
How to buy minecraft
One of the best ways to install Minecraft on a Windows 10 computer is to download the code from Microsoft or minecraft.net. You can also buy download codes from trusted sellers like Amazon, which may lower the price. Check the current price of Minecraft on Amazon US and the current price of Minecraft on Amazon UK.
However, a better alternative is to buy Minecraft with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, which also includes other PC games. In the UK you can get it for just $1 or £1 with a huge first month discount - great value for money. Oh, and if you want to buy it for Android, here's the link to get the code.
Now that you know you can add Minecraft to your Steam library, it's up to you if you want to. However, we don't recommend holding your breath and creating games that are completely platform responsive. If you want to try something new on Steam instead, there are plenty of free Steam games you can try. If you're still using Minecraft, check out the Minecraft system requirements to make sure you can run it on your PC.
