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How to Play Zelda on Your Steam Deck [All Versions]

To get Zelda, you need an emulator on Steam Deck

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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

updated onOctober 4, 2023

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The Legend ofZeldais an action-adventure game that was developed and published by Nintendo. The game has a lot of versions and earlier was limited to Nintendo Switch.

Not anymore; now you can download and play Zelda on your Steam Deck using an emulator. In this guide, we will discuss step-by-step instructions to get it on the handheld device.

How can I play Zelda on Steam Deck?

Before moving to the detailed steps, let us check out a few things that you need to do:

Now follow all the steps in the same manner as mentioned below.

1. Install EmuDeck

2. Install PowerTools (Optional, helps with performance)

3. Download the dependencies

4. Get the game in .wua format

This will convert the old archaic Wii U ROM structure into a single file, saving storage space.

5. Get the game to Steam Deck

6. Setting things up on Steam Deck

You can return to Gaming Mode and start playing Zelda on Steam Deck; however, if you want to optimize it for smooth running and better FPS, move to the next section.

7. Optimize the game

If you want to play the game offline without interruption, go to next section.

8. Play offline

Deleting it will prevent Cemu from loading DSUController devices that need an internet connection.

So, these are the steps that you follow to install & play Zelda on Steam Deck and get on to the action-adventure journey of Zelda.

Looking for a way toinstall Zelda: Breath of the Wild on PC? Read this informative guide to know the easiest ways.

If you have questions or suggestions, please mention them in the comments section below.

How to Play Zelda on Your Steam Deck [All Versions]#

How can I play Zelda on Steam Deck?#

1. Install EmuDeck#

2. Install PowerTools (Optional, helps with performance)#

3. Download the dependencies#

4. Get the game in .wua format#

5. Get the game to Steam Deck#

6. Setting things up on Steam Deck#

7. Optimize the game#

8. Play offline#