How to Play A Non-VR Game on Virtual Desktop

[collindrennen]

I tried looking through all 19 Discussion pages, and did not notice a topic like the one above. One of the reasons I got this was to try out the Game feature.
I thought I would have go to a particular Steam Game Folder, and highlight the application/executable file on the VD gaming screen when adding a game. I tried this approach for both Dead Space and Metal Gear Solid 5, but could get no game screen (and no game at all) to show up.
Does anybody have a procedure/tips that would help me out in this area?
Although I'm confident I've overlooked something incredibly simple, apparently I'm operating with less than a full 6-pack today. Any thoughts or advice is welcome.
Would the 'game start' feature be the same whether I am using the Rift Store version or the Steam version?
Thanks again for any help you folks can provide.

[ggodin]

It’s in the FAQ. You don’t have to add your game to the Games tab. Just launch it normally and make sure to disable SteamVR Game Theater mode in the Steam Settings.

[collindrennen]

ggodin,
Thank you for taking the time to respond. I will implement your suggestion when I get off work later today. I must confess some ignorance in that I’ve been looking for an FAQ link/page, but haven’t found it yet. It sounds like the settings you refer are associated with the Steam Program itself. I thought there was also a similar type setting if you right clicked on a game in the Library and selected ‘Properties’.
Thank you again.

[ggodin]

The FAQ is pinned right above this thread :) http://steamcommunity.com/app/382110/discussions/0/385429254941924495/

In Steam, go to Settings, In-game and uncheck the "Use Desktop Game theater..." option

[collindrennen]

ggodin,
That was simple enough, even for me. And it works exactly as you indicated. Thank you again for your help and patience.