What happens if you reinstall a game on Steam?

Your new game will default back to its original settings. Steam likes to leave a backdoor, though, for players who delete games from their computer. The program allows gamers to access configuration and saved files on your device in case you do eventually decide to reinstall the game.

Will I lose all my games if I reinstall Steam?

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. Additionally, backups of all game content can be created for reinstallation.

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

If you uninstall a game, it's deleted from the storage. You can reinstall at any date, and the game saves will be playable. Game data (save files) are stored in the cloud for every game, while the game itself is just stored on the console.

What happens if you uninstall and reinstall a game on Steam?

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.

Do I have to buy a game again if I uninstall it on Steam?

Uninstalling a game removes the game's functional code from your steam files. When you uninstall a steam game, it will keep your game files in a backup on your computer and remembers your game progress, but all functional code needs to be redownloaded.

Steam - Uninstall / Reinstall Games

How do I reinstall Steam games without redownloading?

Does uninstalling and reinstalling a Steam game remove mods?

Most modern Steam games have lots of integration with Steam workshop and if they do, your mods will typically be retained upon uninstalling and reinstalling.

Does removing a game from Steam account uninstall it?

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.

What does hiding games on Steam do?

Hiding Games in Your Steam Library

Your game will no longer appear in your library. It won't be deleted, it just won't be visible until you decide to restore it.

How to refund games on Steam?

Navigate to Steam Help (help.steampowered.com) and log in with your Steam account. Find the purchase you would like to refund and click on it. If your purchase is not listed, it falls too far outside of our refund window and is ineligible for a refund. Select the problem you are having with the product.

Can you transfer Steam games to another account?

Yes. You may authorize Family Library Sharing on up to 10 devices at a given time, and for up to 5 accounts that may then use your game library on any of your authorized computers.

Does Steam verify remove mods?

Verifying the game files compares the currently installed game files (mods aren't included) against the current game file manifest and reacquires anything which doesn't match the manifest.

How to remove a game from Steam library without uninstalling it?

On the right side of the game's page, click the Support link. This will take you to the game's support page, where there are all kinds of options for issues with a game. The important one for our needs is at the very bottom. Click the button labeled I want to permanently remove this game from my account.

How to add a game back to your Steam Library after removing it?

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. Near the top of the Storage Manager, click the "+" button to add another folder of your installed games.

How do I uninstall and reinstall Steam without losing games?

If you don't want to lose any game data: delete all files and folders in /Steam EXCEPT FOR the /SteamApps folder (this contains your game downloads and any local save files.) If you're removing all Steam data from your computer: delete the entire Steam folder.

Can friends see your hidden games on Steam?

Hide or Remove Games From Your Steam Library

People with access to game details on your profile will still be able to see any achievements and playtime you have in that game. However, anyone with access to your PC won't see the game in your normal Steam library.

Is modding legal Steam?

Just so long as its not cheaty. They are heavy against cheating but they welcome mods with open arms. In general no, simply because Steam has nothing to do with it except provide a platform for buying and playing the games.

Are NSFW mods allowed on Steam?

NSFW mods will no longer be allowed.

Is modding allowed on Steam?

Yes. Mods alter or add to the game they're created for, so you must have that game in your Steam library to utilize them.

Can I sell my game on Steam?

Steam items, in-game items and extra copies of games (referred to as Steam Gifts) are tradable. To be sure if an item is tradable, please go to your Inventory and select the item and read the item details. The "Tags" section will indicate if it is tradable or not.

Can two people use the same Steam account to play the same game?

Print. Steam does not support multiple players using one Steam account simultaneously. If a game is associated with a Steam account then it is licensed for the sole use of the account holder.

Can I merge 2 Steam accounts?

Steam accounts can not be merged together. Per the Steam Subscriber Agreement, Steam game subscriptions / CD keys are nontransferable and cannot be reset / moved between Steam accounts.

Will Steam refund a game over 2 hours?

What can I request a refund for? 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 (this includes online, offline and shared library playtime).

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.

Can I rebuy a Steam game that I refunded?

Yes, so long as the time played across all owned time is less than 2 hours and it is less than two weeks from original purchase. Just be aware that buying and refunding a single game multiple times may get your account flagged as abusing the refund policy.