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Adding a non-steam game via .desktop doesn't set icon in steam library

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ValveSoftware/steam-for-linux#8909 · opened 2022-11-10 by Sodivad · updated 2023-01-26 · 0 comments · github
SSodivad 2022-11-10 github

Your system information

  • Steam client version (build number or date): 1667952052 (SteamOS), 166979652227 (KDE Neon)
  • Distribution (e.g. Ubuntu): SteamOS, KDE Neon
  • Opted into Steam client beta?: Yes
  • Have you checked for system updates?: Yes

Please describe your issue in as much detail as possible:

When adding an external program via its .desktop file, Steam should use the icon specified in the file in the library. However the newly added program while not have an icon in the list nor artwork in the library.

Steps for reproducing this issue:

  • Add a game via the "Add a Non-Steam Game to My Library" dialog
  • Alternatively use "Add to Steam" action on the Steam Deck in the Plasma session

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