What Happens to Your Achievements When You Remove a Game from Steam?

Learn how removing a game from Steam affects your achievements and account.

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Permanently removing a game from Steam will not remove your achievements. Your achievements remain tied to your Steam account even if you uninstall or remove the game from your library. Should you choose to re-purchase or reinstall the game in the future, your achievements will still be intact.

FAQs & Answers

  1. Do I lose my achievements if I uninstall a game on Steam? No, your achievements remain linked to your Steam account even after uninstalling.
  2. Can I recover my achievements if I reinstall a game? Yes, all your achievements will be intact once you reinstall the game.
  3. What happens to my game data when I remove a game from Steam? Your game data and achievements are saved on your Steam account and will not be deleted.
  4. Is there a difference between removing and uninstalling a game on Steam? Yes, removing a game from your library is different from uninstalling; it just hides it from view but keeps your achievements.