Does Steam automatically backup save files?

Steam Cloud automatically stores files from your game on Steam's servers so your players can log into Steam and access their saved games from any computer.

Does Steam have backup save files?

Games that utilize Steam's cloud saves, for instance, may store these files under C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\Userdata. You may also find some games place their save files in your Documents folder—look for a folder with the game's title, the publisher's name, or inside the My Games folder.

How do I recover a Steam save file?

Where is Steam save data stored?

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.

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.

How To Backup Save Files On Steam

Does uninstalling Steam delete backups?

Steam has a feature called Steam Cloud saves that will automatically upload your saved games to the cloud. This is done automatically each time the game saves, as long as you have a stable internet connection. So, even if you uninstall your game, your saved game will still be saved in Steam Cloud.

Are my Steam saves on the cloud?

Steam automatically saves your game files to its cloud storage.

Does Steam uninstall delete saves?

If they are stored in the game's folder, and you uninstall (not "delete") that game from your computer, then the saves will be lost. If they are stored outside the game folder, then you should not lose them if you uninstall that game.

Will I lose my saves if I reinstall a game?

It depends if the game has cloud save or not. If it does, then progress is saved, otherwise it will be lost.

What happens if I delete my Steam?

If you delete your Steam account, game licenses, community profile, gifts, inventory items, wallet funds, and other associated information will be deleted permanently and will not be recoverable.

What happens if I delete a Steam game?

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 reinstalling Windows delete Steam saves?

The straight answer is no. Resetting the PC only supports personal files saved in the downloads folder, not in any apps or games. Therefore, the best practice is to delete the games or apps before installation or make a backup for the safe side.

Can I reset my PC without losing games?

To reset your PC, go to Start > Settings > Update & Security > Recovery > Reset this PC > Get Started. Then, select Keep my files, choose cloud or local, change your settings, and set Restore preinstalled apps? to No.

How do I reinstall Steam games without losing data?

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.

How to restore Steam games without backup?

Can you redownload Steam games after deleting?

Yes, the game will stay in your steam library. You can redownload it at any time. Save files will be kept, with some exceptions. If you want to keep your save files, enable Steam Cloud (if available) or look for the savefiles outside of the games's steamapps folder.

Do Steam friends know if you delete them?

There is no notification when someone deletes you from their friends list. It's likely a privacy issue. If they deleted you as a friend that means they no longer want to be your friend. It also means they don't want you to contact them again.

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.

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.

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 you have two Steam accounts on one PC?

Can I use multiple Steam accounts on one computer? Yes, you can access different Steam accounts from one computer. However, you may only access one account at a time.

How do you know if someone is watching you on Steam?

How can I see who is watching my game? You'll receive a notification when a friend either requests to watch or starts watching your game. At any time you can see a list of viewers from the Steam overlay broadcast box, or if you're watching your own broadcast, from the top of the chat.

Can friends see what games I own on Steam?

Your Steam games are visible, both to you and other users. If you want to hide them, here's how. Steam is the largest digital distribution platform for PC games, with a community of over 100 million users using the platform.

How do you report a toxic player on Steam?

Click on the "..." button in the upper-right corner of the user's profile. Click on "Report Player" in this dropdown. Select "They are cheating in a game" > "Submit this account for review" and fill out the details of what happened and the game it occurred in, then select the "Submit Report" button.