How to Easily Transfer Your Steam Games to a New PC

Learn the step-by-step process to transfer your Steam games safely and quickly using Backup and Restore.

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To transfer a Steam game, use the Steam Backup and Restore feature. First, right-click the game in your library, go to Properties > Local Files, and Backup game files. Save the backup files to an external drive. On the new PC, go to Steam > Backup and Restore Games, select Restore a previous backup, and choose the saved backup files.

FAQs & Answers

  1. Can I transfer Steam games without using Backup and Restore? Yes, you can manually copy the game files from the Steam folder on the old PC to the new one, but Backup and Restore is the recommended method.
  2. What should I do if my game files don’t transfer correctly? Ensure that you have followed all backup steps correctly. You may need to verify the game files in Steam after restoring.
  3. Are there any file size limits for transferring games? While there are no strict size limits, check your external drive's capacity to ensure it can accommodate your game backups.