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Do Steam games get deleted when you delete Steam?

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.
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How do I uninstall Steam without deleting games?

Go into the Steam folder and delete every besides the Steam.exe and the steamapps folder. Keep those two. The steamapps folder contains all your games. After that is done, start the Steam.exe and Steam will rebuild itself.
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How do I get my games back after uninstalling Steam?

Visit Steam > Settings > Download > Steam Library Folder. Click on Add Library Folder. Browse to the location where your game is installed and hit Select. Now, your game should once again appear in the library.
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Can I get my Steam games back?

Refunds on In-game Purchases

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. Third-party developers will have the option to enable refunds for in-game items on these terms.
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What happens if a Steam game is removed?

A: Retired games will remain in players' Steam libraries. Those players will continue to be able to download, install, and launch the game. The Steam Community remains visible and accessible for players to post and share in. The store page for the game remains accessible, but is removed from listings in the store.
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Can I uninstall a Steam game and reinstall it?

Fortunately, you can easily uninstall games you're no longer playing. And don't worry, you can always reinstall games later if you want to play them again.
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How do I uninstall Steam and then reinstall?

The safe way, as mentioned in the top comment here is:
  1. Move the games folder C:\Program Files\Steam\steamapps to a safe place before uninstalling Steam.
  2. Uninstall Steam.
  3. Reinstall Steam.
  4. Launch Steam.
  5. Exit Steam.
  6. Move the content of your steamapps backup to the newly created C:\Program Files\Steam\steamapps.
  7. Relaunch Steam.
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Where are Steam games stored?

Steam games will be stored under C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common, while GOG games can be found in C:\Program Files (x86)\GOG Galaxy\Games.
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Can I play a Steam game without Steam?

You can't launch a Steam game without Steam running. However, you don't need Steam to be open in the foreground, if you simply launch the .exe (or use a shortcut on your desktop) Steam will not launch it's window, but will instead run in the background.
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Do I own my games on Steam?

According to the agreement that you agree to every single time you buy a game on Steam, "the Content and Services are licensed, not sold. Your license confers no title or ownership in the Content and Services." You're not buying the games, you're buying the license to use them.
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Are game saves stored on Steam?

Basically steam stores all your game saves on their cloud, they are also stored locally on your PC. Think of the cloud saves as a backup copy.
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Why do all my Steam games need to reinstall?

Games may appear uninstalled when Steam no longer recognizes the installation files. As long as the affected game's folder is still in the proper location, attempting to launch the game will prompt a download. This will allow Steam to recognize the installation files during the download process.
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How do I trick Steam into thinking I own a game?

To appear as if you're playing a different game, you can modify the steam_appid. txt file for that installed game and change the game ID there to the ID of the game you wish to appear to be playing. If a game does not have one of these files by default, creating one yourself will still work.
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How do I restore a Steam save file?

  1. Install Steam and. log in. ...
  2. Launch Steam.
  3. Click on "Steam" in the upper left corner of the Steam application.
  4. Select "Backup and restore games..."
  5. Select "Restore a previous backup"
  6. Browse to the location of the game's backup files.
  7. Continue through the Steam windows to install the necessary games.
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How do I uninstall Steam?

On Windows, go to Settings > Apps > Apps & features > Steam and click "Uninstall." On a Mac, drag Steam to the Trash, then delete the Steam library from the "Library/Application Support" folder.
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How much would it cost to own all games in Steam?

But how much would it actually set a person back if they decided they wanted to buy every last game on Steam? A little over half a million dollars, apparently.
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Why is Steam making me buy a game I already own?

Steam may allow you to play the game while it is in the process of authorizing your credit card. In the event that your credit card purchase is declined, Steam will remove the games from the Library list. The next time you try to play the game, Steam will ask if you want to attempt the purchase again.
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Can I sell a game on Steam that I bought?

Currently, you can only sell a game on Steam if you're the official owner or developer. You can't sell a game you bought from Valve – Steam's parent company – or from third parties.
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What can I do with unwanted Steam games?

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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Are G2A Steam 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. Since its inception in 2010 G2A has been building partnerships with other companies, and now works with some of the biggest brands, like Microsoft and Google.
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Will Steam refund if game goes on sale?

I bought a game right before it went on sale. Can I get a refund and repurchase it at the sale price? 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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Can I buy a game on Steam twice?

It is possible to buy multiple physical editions, but digital editions purchased will be tied to the account on which they were purchased. Steam Users: You can purchase additional copies as a gift.
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What happens if you redeem the same game twice on Steam?

If you buy a game that you have already own on Steam, the store will attempt to cancel your purchase by notifying you that you already have a copy of the game and if you wish, you can send it to one of your steam friends.
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Can you have 2 copies of the same game on Steam?

How do I play Steam games on two computers at the same time? You need two Steam accounts. If you want to play the same game on both, then both must own a copy of the game. Each Steam account library can only run games on one computer at a time, but the library can be used on all the computers you own or share it with.
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How much would it cost to buy the world?

If humans were to sell the Earth off, Greg Laughlin, an assistant professor from the University of California, estimated the Earth's price to be $5 quadrillion. After considering different factors and variables, his published studies suggest that we live on one of the most expensive planets.
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