Does Steam keep my save games?

The Steam Cloud allows games and the platform to utilize cloud storage hosted by Steam. Games can utilize Steam Cloud for storage of many different types of data, including game settings, save games, profile stats and other user-specific bits.

Where does Steam save game saves?

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.

Will I lose my saves if I uninstall a game on 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. Generally, in most cases, you keep your progress. But there are a few cases (mostly older games) where you might lose progress.

Will I lose my Steam games if I change computers?

steam will automatically sync itself with its servers trying to back up your progress so that you can access your progress anywhere on any device. if you already logged into your steam account it will back up the game progress and you can easily access it on you other computer without having to worry about progress.

How do I restore my Steam game progress?

How to save games on the Steam Cloud

Are all Steam games saved to cloud?

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.

When Steam is uninstalled do I lose everything?

Uninstalling Steam from your PC will remove not only Steam, but also all your games, downloadable content, and save files. You can make a backup of the games content first, as it will be removed during uninstallation. Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.

What happens if I buy a game on Steam and uninstall it?

Your saved items and progress will all be lost, so make sure you actually want to delete the game. If you decide that you'd like to play the game again after removing it, you'll need to install it again. Your new game will default back to its original settings.

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

Yes, it will wipe all your installed games if you uninstall Steam. If you want to backup your games, t...

How do I recover saved game data on my computer?

Are saves synced on Steam?

Steam synchronizes many save files to its servers. They're automatically downloaded via Steam when you install a game, but that's not the only way you can get them. You can download them directly from Valve's website in your browser, too.

How to restore Steam games without backup?

How do I access my Steam cloud saves?

Open the Steam Cloud website in your web browser and sign in. Once you've signed in, you'll see a list of games with cloud save files. To download a cloud save file for a game, click Show Files for that game in the list of game entries.

Do I still own a game if I uninstall it?

The game is deleted from your hard drive, but remains in your account. You can download it again or in another PC to enjoy it or just let it stay there until you want to play again.

What happens when you permanently remove a game from Steam?

When you remove a game from your Steam account, it's permanently deleted. The game won't appear in your library. You previously had to contact Steam customer support and ask for this, but there's now a standard way you can delete games in a few clicks.

How to transfer Steam game files from one computer to another?

You will naturally first need to install Steam on the new computer first. Once done, open up the exact same default Steam library location (C:\Program Files\Steam\steamapps\common) on the new PC and copy the game folder/s there.

Why is Steam not syncing my saves?

In the top-left corner, click on the Steam menu and select Settings. Navigate to the Cloud tab in the left sidebar. Ensure "Enable Steam Cloud synchronization for applications that support it" is checked. If it isn't, tick the checkbox and click OK.

Why is my cloud save not showing up Steam?

The most common cause of this problem is that synchronization is off on the computer you're currently using, and you played the game on a different computer that has synchronization on. Open Steam > Settings > Cloud > Enable Steam Cloud synchronization for apps that support it. Then click OK and restart Steam.

Will deleting a game keep my save data?

When you delete a game, it usually leaves your saved game files and other game settings on the PS4 in case you later reinstall the game. If you're sure you don't want your game files, you can delete them as well.

Where are all my save games?

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.

Where do deleted Steam games go?

Restore Deleted Steam Game Folder from Trash

You will find the Recycle Bin icon on the desktop or within the File Explorer in the left sidebar. Select the game folder and click on Restore. It will disappear from there and appear right inside the Steam folder where it was initially.

How do I access my Steam game files?

Launch Steam and go to Steam > Settings > Downloads and click the Steam Library Folders button. This will open the Storage Manager. Here you can see manage your game installations and locations.

Where do deleted game saves go?

Option #1: Restore Saves From Recycle Bin

If you've accidentally deleted your saves/game folder, you'll first want to go to the Recycle Bin. If you didn't use Shift + Delete, you'll likely find your files there. When you find the data that you wish to retrieve, right-click on it and select Restore.

How do I transfer games without losing data?

Will I have to buy a game again if I delete it that I bought on the Xbox?

Anything that you had purchased and have since deleted from your hard drive can be redownloaded at any time.