Minecraft is a popular sandbox game where creativity and exploration are key, and the Steam Deck offers a convenient way to take those worlds on the go. Installing modpacks on the Steam Deck can be managed with the use of Prism Launcher, a tool that organizes different versions of the game and various community-made modpacks in a central hub. It makes the process of adding new content much smoother, as standard game files can sometimes be challenging to manage on a handheld device.
1. From the Steam Deck, open the Steam Menu.
2. Go to Power.
3. Select Switch to Desktop.
4. On the lower left, click the Steam app menu.
5. Select the System tab and choose Discover.
6. Search for Prism Launcher.
7. Install Prism Launcher.
8. Wait for the installation to finish.
9. From the Steam app menu, select the Games tab and choose Prism Launcher.
10. Pick a Language and click Next.
11. Decide on Appearance and press Next.
12. Click Add Microsoft account and hit Finish.
13. Once logged in, click Add Instance.
14. Select a modpack and hit OK.
15. Wait for the installation to finish.
16. Open the Steam app.
17. On the lower left, click Add a Game.
18. Choose Add a Non-Steam Game.
19. Check Prism Launcher and hit Add Selected Programs.
20. Select Return to Gaming Mode.
21. Navigate to Prism Launcher and click the controller icon.
22. Create a template or pick from Community Layouts.
23. Hit Play.