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Can I refund a game an old game on Steam?

Valve will, upon request via help.steampowered.com, issue a refund for any title that is requested within 14 days of purchase and has been played for less than 2 hours. Even if you fall outside of the refund rules we've described, you can submit a request and we'll take a look at it.
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Can I refund an old game?

Generally, old games won't be refunded, no... however, the easiest way to check is to go into your purchase history and, if it's refundable, there will be a refund button there. Was this reply helpful?
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Can you refund old games never played on Steam?

If you haven't played a game for more than two hours and the purchase was made no more than 14 days ago, you can request a refund from Steam.
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Why won't Steam give me a refund?

You can't get a refund if you received a game through a third-party site or other means. You need to submit the refund request within 14 days of purchase. Any purchased game can only have two hours of playtime on it. You can request refunds on in-game purchases or subscriptions, typically within 48 hours of purchase.
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What qualifies a Steam refund?

Valve will, upon request via help.steampowered.com, issue a refund for any title that is requested within 14 days of purchase and has been played for less than 2 hours. Even if you fall outside of the refund rules we've described, you can submit a request and we'll take a look at it.
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HOW TO REFUND ANY GAME ON STEAM FULL PAYMENT BACK (SIMPLE AND EASY)

Does Steam usually approve refunds?

Yes; if you have not already requested a refund make sure the purchase is eligible and submit a request here. Please note that approved refunds may take up to 7 days to process.
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How many days can you have a game for before refunding it?

Refund eligibility

Refunds are typically issued for requests made within 14 days of the purchase date for games in which you haven't accumulated a significant amount of play time.
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Can I get a refund if I bought a game digitally?

Digital goods like apps, games, add-on content, subscriptions, movies, TV shows, and books aren't returnable unless the offer for applicable law states that you're eligible for a refund.
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How many times can you refund a game?

Is there a limit to how many games you can refund? No. You can request as many refunds as you want through Steam, but if Valve believes you're abusing the system, it can revoke your right to request future refunds.
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What game has the most refunds?

Rust (video game) - Wikipedia

developer Garry Newman has given an indication of how much Steam's refund system can affect a particular game. In a post on Twitter today, Newman revealed that the survival game has been refunded 329,970 times, returning a total of $4.38 million to players.
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Can you return the same game twice on Steam?

There is no rule that forbids you from refunding a game more than once.
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What happens if you keep refunding games?

If you refund too much your account will be barred from getting further refunds. There's no known hard limit, but don't test it. If you have got the message " we see you have recently refunded several games" or something similar to that, then I suggest that you purchase more carefully.
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Why can't I refund a digital game?

Digital goods like apps, games, add-on content, subscriptions, movies, TV shows, and books aren't returnable unless the offer for applicable law states that you're eligible for a refund.
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Can you sell back digital games Steam?

Gameflip is the best way to sell Steam games for cash

Gameflip is the best way to sell Steam games, whether you want to update your collection or just need some cash. Have a spare Steam game key in your digital library or a digital game gift from a friend? Sell it Gameflip and use the proceeds for other games.
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Can you rebuy a game after refunding?

Technically yes, but it's of limited value to do so.

You have 2 hours of play time for refunds, but it tracks your play time through any number of times you own the game. If you play for an hour, refund the game, buy the game again, you only have 1 more hour left before you can't refund it again.
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Will Steam refund a game over 2 hours?

Steam will offer refund for in-game purchases within any Valve-developed games within forty-eight hours of purchase, so long as the in-game item has not been consumed, modified or transferred.
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Who pays for Steam refunds?

Who pays for Steam refunds? You will receive the refund in Steam Wallet funds or through the same payment method you used to make the purchase. If, for any reason, Steam is unable to issue a refund via your initial payment method, your Steam Wallet will be credited the full amount.
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Can you cancel a Steam refund after it is accepted?

You can cancel a pending refund request. Once it has been graned, you can't cancel that. But you can simply rebuy the game.
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What happens if you refund a game and buy it again on Steam?

Steam tracks your total playtime across refunds. In other words, if you buy a game, play it for a hour, and refund it, then buy it again, its total play time will be set to one hour right after the second purchase.
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What to do if you got a Steam refund but the game is still in your library?

Just remove the game folder and it should be fixed. Well, it's not weird. Refund doesn't uninstall games. Neither does refunding remove playtime or achievements.
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Can Steam ban an account?

Community Bans are issued to an account when the account is used in ways that violate Steam's Community Guidelines excessively. Most Community Bans will expire, but extended or even permanent bans may be issued if the prohibited activity continues or if the moderation team finds the activity egregious.
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How long does Steam refund take?

Typically, Steam processes refunds within 7 to 14 business days from the date of the request. However, the exact processing time may be affected by factors such as the volume of refund requests, the payment method used, and the amount of time it takes to resolve any issues with the refund request.
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What is the richest game ever?

The Top 10 Best-Selling Video Game Franchises of All Time
  • Call of Duty — $17 billion. ...
  • Wii — $14.808 billion. ...
  • Pac-Man — $14.107 billion. ...
  • Space Invaders — $13.93 billion. ...
  • Dungeon Fighter Online — $11.8 billion. ...
  • Street Fighter — $11.279 billion. ...
  • Final Fantasy — $10.656 billion. ...
  • Warcraft — $10.627 billion.
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Which game shattered 800 million?

GTA V holds the record-breaking statistic of earning $800 million in just the first 24 hours of its release, proving its success worldwide.
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