How do I get my games to show up in my Steam library?
Getting your games to show up in your Steam library can be a puzzle, especially if you are new to the platform or have recently purchased a game. In this article, we will walk you through the steps to ensure your games are displayed correctly and provide some troubleshooting tips when things go awry. So, let’s begin!
Launch Steam
Before we begin, make sure you are running the latest version of Steam. To do so, follow these steps:
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* Open your Steam client,
* Click on “**Help**” in the top menu,
* Select “**Check for steam updates**” from the dropdown menu,
* Click “**Update Steam Now**” if an update is available.
Add a Steam Game to Your Library
If you have recently downloaded or purchased a game that is not showing up in your library, follow these steps:
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* **Launch your Steam client**,
* Click on “**Friends**” in the bottom menu,
* Go to “**View My Installed Games**”,
* Select the game you’d like to add to your library,
* click “**Add to Library**” to add it,
Make Sure the Game is NOT Hidden
Occasionally, Steam games may be "hidden" by default in the "Hidden Libraries" folder. Hidden libraries are folders that save the games, but we don’t want to forget they exist! To solve this issue, follow this path:
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* **Open a file explorer** (like File Explorer on Windows or Nautilus on Linux),
* Navigate to the “.steamsteamapps/libraryfolders.vdf”,
* Right-click -> Edit (on Windows). Double-click on the XML file (on Linux).
. Find the folder with name similar to ` “Default` “and copy the filename path. Next, rename this file name with`”.hidden` extension after filename path (for making folder hidden in steam):
Example: if filename original is `libraryfolderssteamappslibraryfol
ders`
* Then, move back to `steam/app
Now go back to Steam window: **Launch Steam then check if game appears inside**.
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### Manual Steam File Refresh
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Sometimes manual file refresh may help and refresh the library, too:
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