It's super easy to get Minecraft Java running on Steam Deck ... Close any Minecraft and Prism Launcher windows and open the desktop Steam app instead. You technically could stop here, but ...

Minecraft: Java Edition is the original version of the game, and is great for installing mods and playing on big multiplayer servers. Meanwhile, Minecraft: Bedrock Edition is great if you want to ...

Java is, by and large, the more powerful and feature-rich version of Minecraft, but it lacks the compatibility and cross-play support of its Bedrock cousin. Furthermore, Bedrock Edition comes ...