Installing Discord on Steam Deck

  • Steam Button → Power → Switch to Desktop
  • Discover App (Launcher → System Discover)
    • Applications → Internet → Chat
    • Scroll to Discord → Install
  • Launcher → Internet → Discord
    • Scan QR code to login
  • Steam Icon (bottom right) → Library
    • Games Menu → Add a Non-Steam Game to My Library…
    • Check box for Discord → Click Add Selected Programs
  • Return to Game Mode (desktop icon)
  • Steam Button → Library → Non-Steam → Discord
  • Play to launch Discord
  • Steam Button → Control Settings → (first time warning menus AAA) → Edit Layout → Trackpads
    • Right trackpad behavior → As Mouse
      • R Click → Left Mouse Click
    • Left trackpad Behavior → As Mouse
      • L Click → Right Mouse Click
  • Ready to use … with the following recommendation for best behavior:
    • Launch Game you are going to play
    • Once game is loading
    • Steam Button → Home → Launch Discord (one again perhaps)
    • Join Voice Channel you want to be in
    • Steam Button → Go back to your game
    • Enjoy discord voice chat.