Maybe it’s a guilty pleasure, or maybe you just don’t want people to see how much time you’ve sunk into a certain game. Whatever the reason, here’s how to hide games on Steam.
Hiding Games on Steam
Hiding games from plain view on Steam is possible and is a rather easy process. There are a few things you must understand first. Hiding games will not affect your gameplay in any manner, nor will it stop showing you updates for the game. Do not worry, the game will not be uninstalled, it will just be hidden from plain view and will work exactly like any other unhidden game on your Steam. With that said, let’s look at the actual process of hiding games on steam.
Unhiding Games on Steam
Since every action has an equal and opposite reaction, you may also want to unhide your game on Steam. To do so, follow these steps:
How to Hide In-game Status on Steam
In-game status is a great way to let your friends know what you’re doing, but sometimes you might not want everyone to know you’re playing a certain game. Here’s how to hide your in-game status on Steam. You can also select the offline mode but that will restrict you from chatting with other players in a match.
How to Hide Status From Certain Friends
If you’re like most people, you probably have a few friends on Steam whom you don’t want to show your online status. Whether it’s because they’re always asking to play games when you’re busy, or you just don’t want them to know you’re online, there’s an easy way to hide your status from certain friends on Steam. Follow these steps to do so:
How to Remove Games Permanently From Steam
While Steam offers a great variety of games, it can also be overwhelming when trying to keep track of all the games in your library. If you have decided that you no longer want to play a particular game, you can remove it from your Steam library permanently. This will free up space and declutter your game collection. If you want to remove a game from your computer and Steam account permanently follow this guide:
