[Tutorial] How to run OpenRCT2 in Steam

Overview

How to easily run OpenRCT2 in steam.

Installation:

As everyone around these parts I love RCT2 (and 1), but running the original version on a 1440p display is a nightmare. Thanks OpenRCT2 for coming to the rescue.

I still however wanted my time played to count towards “Played” time on Steam.

This is surprisingly easy to do. As of the time of this writing I am using latest stable build, which right now is 0.0.4.0 here.[openrct2.org]
Download the ZIP portable version (at this time x86 is more stable than x64).
Locate where Steam installed RCT2. Default is usually C:Program FilesSteam LibrarycommonRoller Coaster Tycoon 2. You will know you are in the right place if you see a file called RCT2.exe

Open the OpenRCT2 zip file from step 1 above and copy over all of the files inside into the RCT2.exe directory. Merge/overwrite any files.

Rename RCT2.EXE into something else like RCT2.EXE_Backup or RCT2_old.exe etc.

Rename openrct2.exe to RCT2.EXE

Launch the game through Steam and enjoy.

Very simple.

To revert simply rename or delete the renamed openrct2.exe file and rename the backed up file back to RCT2.EXE

If you mess up somehow you can always right click on the game in Steam Library list and go to Properties, then select Verify Integrity of Game Cache under Local Files tab.