game won't launch in steam

I have a very similar problem, I purchased the game through steam and it is download both through steam and origin. But when I try to launch the game my steam name will light up green that I am in game then go right back to blue. I tried validating the files, backing up the files, launching through origin, disabling my virus protection (other online recommendations) and ect ect. I really do not want to refund the game, so I feel your pain as well. 

Hey @LDBmomentumLDB  @Dracosius can you try clearing Origin cache and see if that helps. 

/Atic 

So, to update:  I got the game working shortly after posting this issue - had to delete the steam copy and download/reinstall through the origin app so that origin would recognize the steam purchase.  A bit of a hassle, but ultimately this worked to resolve my issue.  At least until the recent origin app update.  Now for some reason it fails to recognize the game is already installed.  I went to click the download button to reinstall heat through the origin app (as this resolved my issue once before), only this time I get the same error: "sorry, it looks like need for speed heat deluxe edition isn't installed."  So now, not only can I not play it, I can't even download it again to fix it the way I did the first time.

And yes, I've cleared my cache.  I've restarted the pc, the app, the launcher; I've tried starting the game through steam (no controller plugged in), through origin, from the shortcut on my desktop - they all bring me back to origin's inability to play in the sandbox with others.

It's sad that a $75 purchase can't be enjoyed.  On a slightly related note, how does one request a refund?  In my case, probably through steam... but with the way things are going, they won't recognize my origin game was ever purchased...