Can I delete a Steam game and redownload it?

You can uninstall Steam games right from your Steam Library. Once you uninstall a Steam game, it won't be playable until you reinstall it.

Will I lose everything if I delete Steam and redownload it?

Important: This process will remove Steam and any installed game content from your machine. If reinstalling Steam and Steam games in the near future, please move the steamapps folder (C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps) outside of the Steam directory to prevent your games from being deleted.

Do you lose all your progress if you uninstall a game Steam?

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.

Do I have to pay for a game again if I uninstall it?

Generally, no, you won't have to pay for it again later.

What happens if you remove a paid game on Steam?

When you remove a game from your Steam account, it's permanently deleted. The game won't appear in your library.

Steam - Uninstall / Reinstall Games

Can you delete a game and start over?

Delete Play Games data for a specific game

Tap Delete Play Games account & data. Under "Delete individual game data," find the game data you want to remove and tap Delete.

How do I redownload a game I already installed on Steam?

If you already have games downloaded from steam then it will automatically find it since it should be in the same folder steam is installed to. If it is in a different drive or folder you need to tell steam where to look which is in the settings and downloads.

Can I install the same Steam game twice?

As long as you have Steam installed, you can re-download your game any number of times and play it again.

Why can't i redownload a game on Steam?

Restarting steam should fix the problem. If you still face the same issue, one you can try pausing the downloads and restarting steam to see if it helps (this was an earlier bug in steam). Check your settings to see if the correct game folders are included. If all else fails, Steam support is the best way to get help.

Will Steam keep my saved games?

Usually the savegame is stored in the Documents folder and if you have a Onedrive on your PC, it will get synced to Onedrive. But if the game use Steam cloud save, you will lose the progress since the savegame is stored to the cloud and only accessible by the account that create the savegame.

How do I backup my Steam games before uninstalling Steam?

How to clear Steam cache?

From your Steam Client, open the Settings panel by selecting "Steam > Settings" from the top left client menu. In the Settings panel, select the Downloads tab and you'll find the "Clear Download Cache" button at the bottom. Then select "OK" to confirm and acknowledge that you'll need to login to Steam again.

Is deleting a game the same as uninstalling it?

Deleting a file or or message etc., is simply removing the individual part within the app. Uninstalling is the removal of the programme or app. The app becomes inoperable and all data within it is lost by uninstalling.

Does deleting and reinstalling a game make it run better?

Installing/Uninstalling a game should not affect it's performance.

What happens if I delete a game without uninstalling?

If it was just the icon, the game itself remains. If it was the game folder the icon remains (but won't do anything). If you had put both in the recycle bin, emptying the bin deletes almost all of the game, but some settings files might remain in various folders. Before “deleting”, you should try to uninstall the game.

What does Steam cache mean?

Steam keeps temporary downloads and other files in a "download cache," which can become oversized if you use Steam often. Clearing Steam's cache can potentially help fix games that aren't running correctly.

What does Steam cache do?

A Steam Cache or LAN Cache is a way of speeding up Steam or other content downloads on a local area network for multiple users.

How do I clean up my Steam games?

Are all Steam games cloud saved?

Steam supports cross-platform integration of cloud data between different operating systems. However, not all games make use of this feature. You would want to check with the community or the developer to confirm the details of cross-platform cloud integration.

Are Steam games stored on your computer?

Steam installs to C:\Program Files\Steam folder by default and files for games installed on Steam are stored in the folder C:\Program Files\Steam\steamapps\ by default.

How to backup games on Steam?

To backup, go to your Steam library. Simply click on the Steam menu and click "Backup and Restore Games." The following menu option will ask if you want to back up a currently installed game or restore a backup.

How do I transfer Steam games to a new computer?

Where are Steam saved games stored?

On PC (Steam, GoG, etc., every store except Microsoft Game Store): Your saves can be found under the AppData\LocalLow directory. Once there, enter the folder of game you were playing. Inside, the Save game should be named SAVE_GAME.

How do I move Steam games without backup?

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.