[COMMENT___]

> I use Windows to play games, but it truly feels like a trash party most of the time.

Use Linux + Proton. It’s fascinating how Linux became a decent replacement for Windows for video games. (Thanks, Valve!)

[72deluxe]

Is there a standalone installer for this so you can run items not on Steam? I have many old Windows games you see, with DVDs.

[mrburnssama]

I would try the program 'bottles' via flatpak. Really easy to use and has run all my non-steam games flawlessly.

[COMMENT___]

Yes, AFAIK there is Bottles and Lutris, but I’m struggling with staring games through them. Perhaps it’s just me though.

[neogodless]

You can add non-Steam installers to your Steam library, and then select a version of Proton to run them under.

Works for StarCraft II.

[pacifika]

You can add non steam games to steam and use proton that way

[NexRebular]

What if I don't want to use linux? Not many choices available beside consoles.

[timbit42]

Then use Windows.

[NexRebular]

Sadly that seems to be the only other alternative option unless Mac gaming gets to the same level.