Why does Steam delete my games?

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.

Do games get deleted from Steam?

It's not common for games to be pulled from Steam entirely, but it happens. There are many reasons for this. Let's explore some of them. Legal reasons are often the cause.

What happens if Steam deletes a game?

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

How does Steam uninstall games?

Open Steam and go to Library > Games. Locate the game you want to delete. Right-click the game and select Manage > Uninstall > Uninstall to delete it from your computer.

Will I lose my saved games if I uninstall 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.

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Does Steam refund uninstall games?

Yes. You can “permanently remove a game from Steam” either by asking a refund or by asking Steam support to do it (for whatever reason).

How do I get my Steam games back after deleting them?

How long do games stay on Steam?

The games you buy are yours forever (or rather a very long time) and can be installed on as many computers as you want (unless the game has a limit on its own, but the same limitation would likely be on the physical edition too).

Where are my hidden games Steam?

In the Steam window, head over to “View” on the top-left. This will bring up a drop-down menu, where you will want to select “Hidden Games”.

Does Steam keep your games?

With Dynamic Cloud Sync, if they then choose to play on another device (whether a PC or another Steam Deck), their progress will be there waiting for them. With Dynamic Cloud Sync, Steam will automatically upload all modified save game data to the cloud prior to the device entering sleep mode.

How do I stop Steam from hiding games?

Can my Steam friends see my hidden games?

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.

What are Steam hidden games?

Hiding Steam games allows you to privately enjoy games that you own that are in your library, with you being able to hide your game and recent activity on your profile from those in your friends list.

How much does it cost to keep a game on Steam?

As long as your game complies with the Steam Terms of Service, you will only need to create an account and pay a one-time fee of US$100 to publish your game on Steam.

How do I recover lost game files?

How do I recover lost game data?

Some games autosave your progress when you're signed in with Google Play Games Mobile App. If your game autosaves, you can sync your game data and pick up where you left off. If you get a new Android phone, to restore game progress, sign in to the same account you used before.

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How many games will Steam refund?

Is there a limit to how many purchases I can request a refund for? You can submit any number of refund requests for eligible purchases.

Can I sell back my games on Steam?

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.

How do I unhide games from my Steam library?

To unhide a Steam Game, click on “View -> Hidden Games.” Right-click on the game you want to unhide, then choose “Manage.” Finally, select “Remove from Hidden,” and then the game disappears from the list.

How do I hide hours played on Steam?

Enable “total playtime private”

On this new page, locate “My Profile” and select the checkbox in this section labeled “Always keep my total playtime private even if users can see my game details”. That's all there is to it. Once the page saves, your recently played list should no longer appear on your public profile.

Can people see your Steam search history?

If your profile is set to public, everyone can see your Steam searches. You can change your profile to Friends only or private separately to block people from seeing your Steam searches.

What does invisible mean on Steam?

You can still access the chats when you're in away mode. Invisible – Invisible mode gives you access to all chat features while appearing offline to your friends. Offline – Appears offline on Steam. You won't get new messages and notifications when you have set your status to offline.

What's the difference between offline and invisible on Steam?

Invisible - This status will show you as offline to other players. You'll still be able to view your friends list, send and receive messages and otherwise participate in the community. However, other players won't see you as online. Offline - This status will actually sign you out of the Steam community.