How to Completely Wipe a Steam Game: Full Uninstall and File Removal Guide
Learn how to completely wipe a Steam game, including uninstalling and deleting leftover files and save data for a thorough clean.
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To completely wipe a Steam game, open the Steam client and navigate to your Library. Right-click on the game you want to remove and select 'Manage' > 'Uninstall'. For a deeper clean, you may also need to delete leftover files in the game's installation directory (usually under 'SteamApps' in your Steam folder) and any associated save files, which might be in your 'Documents' or the game's specific folder. Remember, uninstalling a game does not remove it from your Steam account; you can reinstall it anytime.
FAQs & Answers
- Does uninstalling a Steam game remove it from my account? No, uninstalling a Steam game only removes it from your computer. The game remains in your Steam account and can be reinstalled anytime.
- Where are Steam games typically installed on my PC? Steam games are usually installed in the 'SteamApps' folder inside your main Steam directory on your hard drive.
- How do I delete leftover files after uninstalling a Steam game? After uninstalling, you can manually delete leftover files by navigating to the game's installation folder in 'SteamApps' and also remove any save files stored in your 'Documents' or specific game folders.