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Will I lose my games if Steam closes?

In some cases, such as Rainbow Six Siege and some other games, Steam is simply a gateway into a different provider's game, which they use their own credentials for, and these games won't be affected by Steam being closed. Same goes for single player games that aren't connected to the online servers.
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What would happen if Steam went bust?

They will go to wherever Steam's user base goes. Steam will never just shut down. They might go out of business, but someone will be picking up Steam's assets and liabilities, and that includes your game library.
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Does Steam still download when closed?

All you need to do is queue up your downloads and Steam will get to them in the order you select. However, Steam will stop downloading anything when your computer goes into sleep mode.
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How long do games stay on Steam store for?

Steam has no defined time limit. They leave it up to the developers to decide on a release date. It's up to the developer. Valve isn't going to step in and tell someone when they need to finish their game.
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Do my games stay on Steam?

So long as you can log into you're steam account you can install games to the computer you are logged into. A lot of steam games also support cloud saves now so your saved data can carry over as well.
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What If Steam Closed?

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.
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Do I keep the games I buy from Steam?

Steam is DRM, so to play the games you have on steam you have to use Steam. There are some exceptions where you don't need steam to play them but you will still need steam to reinstall or update them. This will generally be the case with games you buy elsewhere too.
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How long can you play a Steam game before you can t return it?

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.
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Do games get removed from Steam?

Despite its convenience, however, Steam doesn't offer every video game in existence. Not only do some titles never release on the service, but some games are removed from Steam for one reason or another. Oftentimes a popular game will be removed to be replaced by an updated version of that same game.
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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.
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Is it OK to leave your PC on overnight to download a game?

For gamers, it's good to leave your PC on overnight to download large updates or full games. If you've enabled remote access to your PC via the internet, you'll need to leave it on if you want to access it while you're away.
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Does closing Steam make you offline?

If you turn your PC off, the Steam Client application is terminated, and therefore you're disconnected from the network.
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How many refunds is too much Steam?

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.
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How much money you wasted on Steam?

If you want to know your total or just plain can't help yourself, here's how to find it in Steam: Help > Steam Support > My Account > Data Related to Your Steam Account > External Funds Used. What is this? As its name suggests, the “TotalSpend” value is what you're after.
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Is Steam generous with refunds?

Steam is pretty generous with returning games and issuing refunds, but there are a few limitations. To return a game, you must: Request a refund within 14 days of purchase. Have logged less than 2 hours of playtime in the game.
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Why did my Steam games disappear?

If you have already activated and played games on Steam in the past but the games are no longer appearing in your list of activated games, you are most likely logged into the wrong Steam account. You can use the Help site to figure out if you have other accounts associated with your email address or phone number.
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Why Granny is removed from Steam?

Removal from Steam

Sometime in early May 2022, all three games were removed from Steam; the reason is unknown. DVloper tweeted that he is "working on the problem", but they have not yet been reinstated.
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Do I keep the game if I refund Steam?

You can refund a game purchased on Steam if you request the refund within two weeks of purchase, and have played the game for less than two hours total. When your game is refunded, it will be removed from your Steam library, and you'll receive the full value of your purchase back.
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Will Steam refund a game if it doesn't work?

You can refund any game you purchase through Steam, for any reason—whether it isn't working properly on your PC or you just don't find it fun. This feature encourages you to try games you're not sure about. If you don't like a game, you can always refund it and get your money back.
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Can I refund a game on Steam if I played for 3 hours?

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 much if you buy all Steam games?

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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What if I buy a game on Steam and I delete 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.
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What happens if I just bought a game on Steam and then it goes on sale?

I recently purchased a game that is now on sale. Can I refund the difference? We are unable to refund the difference in price; however, you may request a refund for the initial purchase and repurchase the game at the current sale price.
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How do I restore my Steam games?

  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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Does uninstalling Steam games delete cloud saves?

Even when you uninstall a game, the saves would have been saved on the cloud, so that next time you install it again, the saves are downloaded and synced with the game again so you can continue playing.
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