How Do I Add Steamunlocked Games to My Steam Library? The Complete 2023 Guide

As a passionate gamer and content creator, one of the most common questions I see is "how do i add steamunlocked games to steam?"

Adding downloaded games from sites like Steamunlocked into your Steam ecosystem is a great way to consolidate your PC gaming hobby. So in this complete guide, I‘ll show you exactly how it‘s done.

Get Up and Running Quickly with 3 Easy Steps

Here is a quick overview of how to get games from Steamunlocked into your Steam library:

1. Download and install games from Steamunlocked as you normally would
2. Open Steam and click "Add a Game" then "Add a Non-Steam Game"
3. Navigate to the .exe file of the downloaded game and add it

The game should now appear in your Steam library for easy launching.

Overall the process is very straightforward. But expanding on each step as well as customizing things further can make it fit even better within Steam.

So let‘s dig into the details!

Why Add Non-Steam Games in the First Place?

As the dominant digital games storefront on PC, Steam makes discovering, downloading, and launching video games highly convenient.

But Steam is not the only option out there. Other sites like Steamunlocked provide free games by removing copyright protections and DRM restrictions.

According to 2022 research from DataReportal, Steam has:

• Over 120 million monthly active users
• 90 million peak concurrent users in 2022
• Estimated market share of 75-85% on PC

With an install base this massive, many PC gamers want to keep all their games conveniently within the Steam ecosystem.

By adding titles from other sites into Steam, you get to consolidate your gaming hobby into one interface.

Downloading Games from Steamunlocked

Steamunlocked provides games that have bypassed various DRM and licensing restrictions, allowing you to download commercial PC games completely free of charge.

But it comes with some downsides:

• Legality is questionable depending on your region
• No achievements, trading cards, or other Steam integration
• Won‘t be able to validate/repair files
• Lack of auto-updating through Steam servers
• Potential malware risks if not careful

I always recommend staying vigilant and using an ad and malware blocker just to be safe. But I‘ve downloaded dozens of games this way with no issues.

Some of the most popular and well-received cracked games from Steamunlocked in 2022 include:

• Elden Ring
• FIFA 23
• Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II
• Spider-Man Remastered
• God of War

Now let‘s go over how to safely download and install these unlocked games on your PC.

Step 1 – Download and Install Games from Steamunlocked

Here is the complete process for getting a game from Steamunlocked:

1. Go to steamunlocked.net and search for your game or browse categories
2. On the game page, click the "Download Now" button
3. Solve the captcha that pops up and wait through the timer
4. Your download should begin automatically, if not click the button again
5. Install the game on your PC once completed

The site can get heavy traffic so downloads may take a while depending on demand. I recommend using a download manager like Xtreme Download Manager to accelerate this process.

Make absolutely certain that you do not run any random executables or installers you get from the internet without verifying legitimacy first. All necessary files will be contained within the game folders from Steamunlocked however.

Exercise caution as you normally would with pirated games from unverified sources. But I have had smooth sailing after dozens of safe downloads over the years.

Okay, now that you have successfully installed a game from Steamunlocked, let‘s add it to Steam!

Step 2 – Open Your Steam Client and "Add a Non-Steam Game"

With your downloaded and installed game from Steamunlocked ready to go, here is how to add it to your Steam library:

1. Launch the Steam client and log into your account
2. Click "Add a Game" at the bottom left corner
3. Choose "Add a Non-Steam Game…"
4. An explorer window will pop up – navigate to your downloaded game folder
5. Find and select the main .exe executable file
6. Click "Add Selected Programs"
7. Your game will now appear in your Steam library!

It really is as straightforward as locating the .exe and adding it to Steam.

Pro Tip: You can even add non-game software like launchers, emulators, or anything with an executable file. It then shows up nicely within your Steam ecosystem.

For example, adding the Epic Games Store allows you to conveniently launch it through Steam without having yet another separate launcher.

Let‘s wrap up by going over some customization, downsides, risks, and alternatives involved with adding Steamunlocked games to Steam this way.

Step 3 – Customize and Enhance Your Experience

While added Steamunlocked games lack certain features of officially purchased Steam titles, you can still spruce them up with some customization like:

• Custom images and artwork
• Categories and collections
• Custom launch parameters
• Controller support
• Automatic launching after install

This helps them fit in visually with the rest of your Steam library.

However some key disadvantages remain:

• No Steam achievement or trading card support
• Can‘t seamlessly verify integrity of files
• Won‘t auto-update like normal Steam games

You also run the risk of sites like Steamunlocked eventually getting taken down or running into malware if not cautious.

There are a few options that provide a safer and more ethical alternative:

• Buy games legitimately when possible
• Use giveaways and Free Weekend promotions on Steam
• Participate in developer betas and playtests

But for unlocking paid commercial games to conveniently organize through Steam, following this guide on adding titles from sites like Steamunlocked works quite well.

I hope this complete walkthrough gives you exactly what you need to seamlessly merge pirated games into your Steam library! Let me know if any questions come up.