EGS vs Steam Deck

Dead by Daylight became officially "Deck Verified" game. Although, the Epic Games Store version seems to be unplayable due to EAC issues. Despite information in Heroic Launcher, that the Anti Cheat is supported - and trying to run the game according to (seems to be outdated now) instruction - it doesn't run at all.

Is there any way to play DbD on Deck without buying it again on Steam?