WhileRobloxmay be one of the most popular platforms in the world, there is still no native version of the Steam Deck. For those hoping to jump into a game of King Legacy on the couch, or if you don’t feel like playing on your phone, this is the perfect way to get the whole experience, no matter where you may be. You’ll need to take a few steps to get things up and running the way they should be, but after a bit of tinkering, you’ll be ready to jump right into the world of Roblox matter where you are.
How To Install Roblox On Steam Deck
As we mentioned above, there are a few steps that you’ll need to take to get this popular platform up and running on your Steam Deck. You’ll first want to go to theDiscover Storeand downloadGrapejuice, a flatpack that allowsRobloxto launch and play on theSteam Deck. You’ll also needWine, which lets Windows applications run natively on Linux.
Once that has been downloaded, you can open it right up, and you’ll see something similar to thesecond screenshot above. You’ll want to click on Open Roblox App and start the process of installing the Launcher on your Steam Deck. Once it has been installed, it will automatically open theLogin screen, giving you the chance to sign into your account.
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Log in, and exit the program. Find eitherGrapejuiceorRoblox Appin your start menu, andRight-clickon the icon. SelectAdd To Steamto get this program into yourSteam Library. While still inDesktop mode, you’ll want to find this application in your library,Right-clickon it once again, and go toManage > Controller Layout.
Plenty of Controller Layouts will work well with Roblox, but the one we highlighted in the fourth screenshot will give you the most customization options in the future. This works well to navigate the platform and get into your experiences and works as a great default to build onto.
If you’re looking to addcustom artwork for Roblox, we’ve got you covered with thistutorial on how to add custom artwork to Non-Steam games. Get ready to jump into the world of Roblox on your deck and find some unique adventures.
Shaun Cichacki
As a fan of RPGs, Action & Retro titles, Shaun has been gaming since he was a young boy. With an overwhelming obsession involving Metal Gear Solid and Pizza Tower, you know you’re in for a wild ride when it comes to things he’s writing about.
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