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I used the recommended way of installing Steam using the .deb files provided by Valve themselves on their website. After using the terminal for the installation, using the command sudo dpkg -i steam_latest.deb Steam works just as intended. I noticed just after booting up my PC the next day that this process does not seem to include creating an shortcut in the Application list nor on the Desktop.

Since I have the GNOME Application Store installed too, I was able to start steam anyways, since running a .deb opens the corresponding app page in GNOME Store, providing me with a run button.

leaving me with the question on how to get this shortcut, like all other applications usually have.

I'm running the latest Version of Ubuntu 24.04 with the OS fully updated as of right now.

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Typically, installing a graphical application through a .deb file will also automatically set up a .desktop launcher. If there is not (make sure there is not - if after logging out then back in you still do not find a launcher, then you can be sure), then the installation routine did not include installing a launcher. It is also possible that there is an issue with the installer.

You can create your own launcher by manually creating a valid .desktop file, or by using a graphical tool like MenuLibre.

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