Minecraft is one of the most popular video games of all time, and Microsoft acquired the brand in 2014. Since then, the game has spawned multiple ports, including the Bedrock Edition for Xbox consoles. However, the original Java Edition remains a favorite, partly thanks to its open nature towards the modding community and the rise of self-hosted servers.
It never made its way to the official Steam store, but that doesn't mean you can't play Minecraft on your Steam Deck. It's super simple and doesn't take long to set up the official launcher, but you'll be logged out of the game every time you close it. Boo. Not to worry; I've compiled this step-by-step guide on playing Minecraft with the community-led Prism Launcher, with helpful images and straightforward instructions.
