Are Steam save files local?

Steam client cloud files: Changes made to your Steam client settings are stored in the cloud, as well as locally in the following folder: Steam\userdata\[steamID]\7\

Where are Steam save files located?

Games that utilize Steam's cloud saves, for instance, may store these files under C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\Userdata. You may also find some games place their save files in your Documents folder—look for a folder with the game's title, the publisher's name, or inside the My Games folder.

Can you transfer Steam save files to another PC?

1. Connect the external hard drive with Steam games back up to the new PC and log in Steam with your account. > Open up the Steam platform on the new PC and select Steam > Backup and Restore Games... > Select "Restore a previous backup" and click on "NEXT>".

How do I change my Steam save to local?

Find the game in your Library you want to move. Right click the game's title and select "Properties..." Select the "Local Files" tab and then select "Move install folder..." From the drop down menu you can then select the Steam Library folder location you want to move the game's installation to.

What is Steam cloud or local save?

Local saves reside on your device. In case you change your phone or the save file gets corrupted you will lose your progress. Cloud saves are safely stored on our servers. By authenticating with your Facebook account you can move your progress on a new device or restore in case you re-install the application.

Locating save files within the Steam userdata folder

Does Steam cloud overwrite local files?

Steam will overwrite local saves with steam cloud saves from another computer #7598.

Where are game saves stored on PC?

Windows: On Windows, most save games can be found by opening File Explorer and navigating to "%homepath%\AppData\LocalLow". You can do so by pasting that file path into the address bar in your file explorer.

Is it legal to change Steam location?

There is no need to change your Steam region if you travel a lot. Every Steam product is available worldwide, so you can enjoy Steam games regardless of where you're traveling. Is It Illegal to Change My Steam Region? No, changing regions on Steam isn't illegal.

What happens if you download a Steam game on another computer?

When you buy a game on Steam, you own it. If you buy a new computer, you login to Steam on it and authorize its use with your Steam library so you still have access to the games you have previously purchased. (You can also de-authorize a computer you no longer own/use.)

Does Steam keep save files after uninstall?

Yes, you do keep your progress... but only if your game save has been saved to the Steam cloud. Otherwise, you will loose any progress not saved to the cloud upon uninstalling the game. Generally, in most cases, you keep your progress. But there are a few cases (mostly older games) where you might lose progress.

How do I backup my Steam saves?

First, launch Steam from the Start menu and select Library. Back-up your Steam games from the Library. To back-up your games from your local Steam library, right-click any one of the games downloaded to your machine. From the context menu that appears, select Backup Game Files…

Does Steam automatically backup save files?

Steam Cloud automatically stores files from your game on Steam's servers so your players can log into Steam and access their saved games from any computer.

Can you get banned for changing Steam region with VPN?

Yes, Steam can technically ban you for using a VPN to change the store region in order to buy cheaper games.

Are G2A Steam keys legit?

Is G2A legal and are G2A keys legit? Yes, G2A is completely legal and reliable. G2A is an online marketplace where you can purchase Steam keys and other store keys for various video games.

Is Steam location locked?

In most cases, there are no region restrictions on products purchased directly from the Steam store. However, products purchased as gifts may have region restrictions.

Does Steam cloud have a limit?

There isn't a total limit on cloud save data for a Steam account. Rather, each game has its own limit. But it generally isn't something that you need to worry about. Most games will never reach that limit.

Can two computers use the same Steam library?

We can lend our account on up to 10 devices at a given time, and for up to 5 accounts. It is not possible to play a shared library on two or more computers at the same time. Some titles may not be shared between different computers and users.

Will I lose my saves if I reinstall a game?

If they are stored in the game's folder, and you uninstall (not "delete") that game from your computer, then the saves will be lost. If they are stored outside the game folder, then you should not lose them if you uninstall that game.

Will uninstalling a game delete my saves?

Your saves are attached to your profile in the cloud. Deleting the game just takes it off your drive, but your progress is in cloud. So if you signed into another Xbox and booted up same game it would sync your progress.

Will I lose everything if I uninstall a game and reinstall it?

The game uses Google Play or Game Centre to save your progress, what this means is if you change your device or uninstall the game to install it again, You will be able to recover your progress as long as you log into the original account used when first installing the game.

How many times can you download a game from Steam?

I can download the game I purchased many times? on different computers? You can download a game as many times as you like on as many computers as you like. However, only accounts that own the game will be able to play it. Also note that an account can only be logged into one computer at any one time.

When you buy a game on Steam do you own it?

It is true that we do not own the games, however it may not necessarily be misleading the customers. This is the biggest difference between Steam and owning a physical copy or even buying a game on other DRM free services. Some people are confusing the licensing with ownership of a copy.

Can you use someone else's Steam account to download games?

Steam Family Library Sharing allows family members and their guests to play one another's games while earning their own Steam achievements and saving their own game progress to the Steam Cloud. It's all enabled by authorizing shared computers and users.

Are Steam games tied to your account?

Steam games, including Steam Store purchases and activated game codes, can only be played from the account they were originally purchased or activated with. Creating a new account will not allow you to access the games you've purchased or activated previously.