How do I completely remove a game from Steam?

How to Completely Remove a Game from Steam?

Are you tired of cluttered Steam library and want to get rid of a game that no longer interests you? Or maybe you’ve purchased a game by mistake and want to remove it from your account? Whatever the reason, this article will guide you through the process of completely removing a game from Steam.

Step 1: Uninstall the Game

Before you start, make sure the game is uninstalled from your computer. To do this, follow these steps:

• Open Steam and navigate to your Library.
• Right-click on the game you want to uninstall and select "Manage" > "Uninstall".
• Confirm that you want to uninstall the game.

Step 2: Delete the Game Files

Once the game is uninstalled, you need to delete the game files from your computer. Here’s how:

• Go to the folder where the game was installed (usually located in the "SteamSteamAppscommon" directory).
• Delete the game folder and all its contents.

Step 3: Remove the Game from Steam Account

Now that the game is uninstalled and deleted, you need to remove it from your Steam account. Here’s how:

• Log in to your Steam account and navigate to your Library.
• Right-click on the game you want to remove and select "Manage" > "Hide this game".
• Confirm that you want to hide the game.

Step 4: Check for Remaining Files

To ensure that all game files are removed, you need to check for any remaining files. Here’s how:

• Go to the "SteamSteamAppscommon" directory and search for any remaining game files.
• Delete any remaining files or folders.

Additional Tips

• If you want to remove a game from your Steam Cloud, you can do so by right-clicking on the game and selecting "Manage" > "Remove from Steam Cloud".
• If you want to delete a game’s save files, you can do so by going to the game’s directory and deleting the "save" folder.

Common Issues

• Game still appears in Steam Library: If the game still appears in your Steam Library after following the above steps, try restarting Steam or checking for any remaining game files.
• Game still appears in Steam Cloud: If the game still appears in your Steam Cloud after following the above steps, try deleting the game’s save files or contacting Steam support.

Conclusion

Removing a game from Steam can be a bit of a process, but following these steps will ensure that the game is completely removed from your account and computer. Remember to check for any remaining files and to remove the game from your Steam Cloud if you want to get rid of it completely.