Does Steam Count Offline Playtime? Understanding Game Time Tracking

Learn how Steam tracks your game time. Discover whether offline playtime counts towards your total hours.

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No, Steam does not count offline playtime. Game time tracking only occurs when you are connected to the Steam network. If you play games while in offline mode, the hours won't be added to your total playtime. To ensure all your playtime is tracked, make sure to connect to Steam when you start playing.

FAQs & Answers

  1. How can I track my game time on Steam? You can track your game time on Steam by playing while connected to the Steam network, ensuring all hours are logged.
  2. What happens to my playtime when I switch to offline mode? When you switch to offline mode, Steam does not track or add any playtime from games played in that mode.
  3. Is there a way to see my total playtime on Steam? Yes, you can view your total playtime for each game in your library under the 'Hours Played' section.
  4. Does Steam connect to other gaming platforms for time tracking? No, Steam tracks playtime only for games launched through its platform, and it does not sync with other platforms.

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