Minecraft is essentially owned by Microsoft since Mojang Studios, the developer who created the sandbox, is owned by the conglomerate as well. Hence, the Java, Bedrock, and even Education editions ...

From indie hits like Minecraft to fan-made emulators and more, you can actually add just about anything to your Steam library to helpfully consolidate your library of video games.

The two editions of Minecraft do have important differences. These are all the things you should consider when deciding between Minecraft Bedrock and Java.

The Steam Deck can play Java Minecraft well, but if you find it slowing down once you add more demanding mods, you might benefit from the tweaks in CryoUtilities.