Questions tagged [steam]
An online gaming, digital distribution, social and DRM platform by developer Valve. This tag should be used for questions about Steam-specific issues with games or any of Steam's features, including but not limited to the digital distribution of games, the desktop PC client, in-game overlay, social features and account management and settings.
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Steam microphone configuration file
Where does Steam save which microphone I’m using? The GUI for changing this doesn’t save any other choice than whatever is set as my OS default, so I’d like to try other ways like changing it manually ...
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Launching non-Flatpak Discord from Steam on a Steam Deck
Does anyone know if, and how, you can successfully launch a non-Flatpak version of Discord from Steam on the Steam Deck without putting the deck into developer mode?
I've installed the Flatpak version ...
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What Proton version is being used automatically for each game?
I'm running the-great-ace-attorney-chronicles and forcing it to use Proton-7 because whatever default Proton it's using somehow breaks the video display.
But how do I find what the default is, so ...
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How do I completely remove a game demo from steam? [duplicate]
I have uninstalled the Torchlight II Demo from my steam library, But it still displays on the right-click menu of the steam system tray icon. How to remove it from the right-click menu?
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Where's the save file stored in Linux / Ubuntu?
The PC Gaming Wiki says they're supposed to be in:
<Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/1158850/pfx/\userdata<user-id>\1158850\remote\
Which for me, seems to be:
/home/[name]/.local/...
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Steam Invalid SSL Certificate
For the past few months I have been having an issue with Steam, and I have finally decided to ask about it. I've looked up solutions but none of them work, and nobody else has seemed to have had the ...
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Steam does not allocate CPU on first attempt to start games [closed]
I have an issue with running Steam games that I hope someone can help with. I am running Steam on an older gaming PC that I built with:
Intel Core i7 6700
32 GB of RAM
Windows 7 64 bit
The Steam ...
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How to fix small icons and text on Steam for MacOS?
Recently I opened up Steam and it suddenly became microscopic - text and images are tiny. The text on the left is about 4pt font size:
I tried the standard debugging steps, restarting Steam, ...
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Rocksmith 2014 Remastered crashed for no apparrent reason
Since the release of Rocksmith+ and the update to Rocksmith 2014 Remastered, I am unable to play RS2014R normally as it often opens for a few seconds and then suddenly closes.
I tried to close all ...
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Does Family Share games keep save files on the cloud?
Is saved progress for family shared games kept in the Steam cloud the same way my owned games?
Another thing, say I bought Elden Ring on Account-A but I want to play it in Account-B, will family ...
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Comparing "Animal Shelter" on Steam and "Animal Shelter Simulator" on other platforms
I would like to play "Animal Shelter" on Steam but I do not have an appropriate device for playing it since my personal computer is a Mac. It appears that there is an identical or nearly ...
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How to check if a game is installed more than once, so that I can remove duplicates?
I've moved quite a few hard drives from past PCs & laptops into my current PC. Is there anyway to check if I've installed say... Hades on one of my previous laptops? Even if it's also installed to ...
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How can I use my save files for TBOI after switching to other Steam account?
It's the same PC, so all save files must be the same, but the game doesn't recognize it and treats it as a complete undone game.
What can I do for my new account to "see" those files?
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How do I bind a button combo to an action in Steam input?
I want to configure a control scheme in Steam Input where a combination of 2 buttons triggers an action. More specifically, I want to make it so holding the d-pad left or right then pressing R2 will ...
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How do I hide family shared games in SteamOS?
I have friends that share their Steam games with me using Steam Family Sharing. In the desktop version of Steam I can hide the shared games using "Group by Library", but I can't find this ...
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path help with Proton and EA Origin on Ubuntu
I have Ubuntu 22.04 and Steam with Proton. I added the EA Origin installer to Steam using Proton Experimental and I am able to play Origin games through it with no issues. However, each time I start ...
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Skyrim character progress and Steam Family Sharing
I've allowed someone to try Skyrim through Family Sharing but I have one concern, when my friend plays Skyrim for the first time, will them creating a character wipe all my progress? Thanks for any ...
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CS:GO How to calculate float values
I am aware that there are several external sites to calculate the float of an item. But how do those sites calculate the float using the inspect link? What API returns this information or if there is ...
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What compression does Steam use for games?
To save bandwidth when downloading Steam games the files are sent compressed then uncompressed on the end user's PC. What compression algorithm is Steam using to do this?
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Why does the "Unable to Sync" pop-up window appear even though I have Steam Cloud Synchronization disabled?
Just a few days ago I started noticing this pop-up while playing Resident Evil 4 on Steam:
I am not sure why this started happening only recently, as I have not made any changes in my settings, and ...
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Why does Hades on Linux fail to launch both before and after hardware changes?
My wife has an eight year old computer we're building a replacement for. Recently, Hades started to a black screen with a cursor; and Cat Quest 2 claimed no graphics card was installed.
I replaced the ...
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How to install MetaHookSv in Counter-Strike 1.6 Using a Non-Steam Scheme (Linux/Wine and MS Windows)?
How do I install MetaHookSv in Counter-Strike 1.6 Using a Non-Steam Scheme (Linux/Wine and MS Windows)
I can't find any place where we have this information or even this consolidated and complete ...
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Friend shares his games with multiple people on family sharing but I get ejected
My friend shares his library with multiple people, including me. As he is the host of the library, if the playes a game then I get ejected. I understand that well. What I don't understand is this - if ...
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Is it possible to move Steamwork Common Redistributables to external library?
I have 2 computers that both of have Steam installed.
I am using an external HDD for a game library to make it easier.
Can I move Steamwork Common Redistributables like other games, so I don't need to ...
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Where do I find custom maps in Trackmania when playing on Linux
I am playing Trackmania: Nations Forever on steam, but my system is Arch Linux. And I cant find anywhere to put my custom maps. Where are they stored?
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How can I block a Steam game from ever being installed on my PC? [duplicate]
Sometimes my friends want us to play brawlhalla. I then think that's a good idea because sometimes it's fun. But every time I play it I'm reminded by just how insanely angry I get and just how much I ...
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Are Steam games on macOS and Microsoft compatible? [duplicate]
I've been downloading and playing strategy games on my Mac device, and I'm about to buy a new gaming laptop.
Will all my Steam games on my Mac device be playable on my Windows device?
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Why am I not able to stream games with Steam Link?
I want to use my pc in my bedroom as a host and play games on tv in living room with Steam Link. I'm hoping I can play games smoothly with 4K 100hz. Unfortunately, it is so laggy and lossy. Here is ...
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How can I erase my save & start fresh in Crypt of the Necrodancer on Steam for PC?
I've just started up Crypt of the Necrodancer: Amplified on Steam for PC for the first time in ages. I'm playing version 3, the update that dropped today, and it seems like I've got an old save loaded ...
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Who is Clorthax?
"Clorthax" is the guy prominently featured in the Steam Summer Sale 2022, and is introduced as "a time-travelling trickster".
You might have seen him:
This guy!
I get Clorthax is ...
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Steam trade without steam mobile authenticator
I have a steam account that is unlimited(I've paid 5 dollars) and have an email authenticator on.
my question is if I make a trade now does this trade get delayed or not(immediately)?
I turned mobile ...
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Unsubscribed workshop mods still taking up space
I've unsubscribed from all of my Arma 3 workshop mods - however they're still taking up space on my computer, and I'm unsure as to how I'd physically get rid of them.
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How to transfer Steam and/or Skyrim to another PC without drivers? [closed]
My school has restrictions on the computers, pretty much just not having access to admin stuff, and I want to put Skyrim from Steam onto my laptop. I can download anything to a hard drive and download ...
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How do I preserve my save data
I recently got a hankering to play the game again. I've forgotten a fair amount of the game mechanics, and wanted to run through the first bit of the game again. However, my last game is about 66% of ...
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How to make Steam detect games in another HDD?
I got an SSD and I'm running Windows from it and when I go to Steam's library manager and try to add my old HD's steam folder, it says "folder already has game library installed", which is ...
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Steam family share playing together
If my friend would share to my account and to HIS alt account at the same time and he plays from his alt where I play from my main account, can we play at the same time over a Steam account?
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Does the OST come with only the Humble Bundle version of the game?
I just bought Costume Quest on Humble Bundle and got the OST with it, but its existence wasn't even mentioned on the store page.
Installing my Steam version reveals no OST in the game files... And I ...
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My PlayStation account doesn't link to Ubisoft account
I play Rainbow Six Siege (R6) on PC with steam (that I had linked it to my Ubisoft account before), but now I want to link a PlayStation account to my Ubisoft account, and I did it so. But when I open ...
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Can I prevent Steam from updating a game or app while still being able to play it? [duplicate]
I've tried looking in the game/software's properties tab, however I only see the following options :
I've also looked at the general download setting but nothing helpful was there either:
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Dark Souls 3 controller not working
On starting Dark souls 3 (steam/win11/razer blade 17) only the mouse and keyboard would work despite having an xbox series controller wirelessly connected. The xbox button prompts were there but the ...
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What does "players like you love this game" mean exactly?
What exactly is the mechanism behind this statement?
The game in question, Cyberpunk 2077, at the moment of writing has a general rating of 76% ('Mostly Positive') — I would not consider that 'love'. ...
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How can I validate that Steam Cloud is up to date?
I have previously played Elden Ring but found after a reinstall that some of my characters were lost, even though I am completely sure that before deleting the game for the reinstall, the cloud status ...
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Steam Web API: Am I allowed to use it as private person?
I had the following idea:
Creating a non commercial webpage, which looks through all steam comments to see games has the most playtime. Imagine a ranking like "average playtime" #1: SimCity ...
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How to force install a Demo version of game you already own in Steam?
Is it possible to force install the Demo version of a game, for which you already have a full version in Steam?
The reason I want to install a demo is that I want to use it for tests. Like for example,...
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Is it possible to earn Steam Achievements while using Steam In-Home Streaming/Link?
Can you earn Achievements when playing using Steam In-Home Streaming/Link?
While playing remotely achievements aren’t unlocking. If I play normally on the PC they do.
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Can I use Steam Family Sharing to play an Origin or Ubisoft game?
Can I Use Steam Family Sharing to play an Origin or Ubisoft game if I don't own it on Steam but I do own it on Origin or on Ubisoft Connect/Uplay?
I am asking this to see if I can get the games' ...
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(Permanently) changing resolution in Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind
When I launch "Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind" from Steam, it pops up a launcher that looks like this:
If I go into "Options", I can change the resolution from 1024x768 (default) to ...
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Transfer Elden Ring save files to another account
I wanted to figure out how to transfer my game save on one account to another Steam account with a different Steam id. I was able to find something very similar with Sekiro using this method Sekiro ...
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Does the Steam Deck preorder page tell you when your reservation is ready for purchase?
This question is primarily aimed at people who were already able to purchase the Steam Deck they placed a reservation for, or just anyone who has seen or knows the exact process.
As far as I ...
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How to run steam through "TCP over SSL tunnel"?
I'm from the country with the worst internet connection (no joke, research was done in 2020). So I'm tunneling a zoom package and I can't seem to run Steam through the proxy I create. How do I achieve ...
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