Difference between revisions of "Store:Steam"
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{{ii}} Appears to work if the Windows DPI settings are also adjusted above 100% size. | {{ii}} Appears to work if the Windows DPI settings are also adjusted above 100% size. | ||
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# Open the [[Microsoft Windows#Registry Editor|Registry Editor]]. | # Open the [[Microsoft Windows#Registry Editor|Registry Editor]]. | ||
# Navigate to <code>{{p|hklm}}\SOFTWARE\Classes\steam</code> | # Navigate to <code>{{p|hklm}}\SOFTWARE\Classes\steam</code> | ||
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{{--}} This is caused by the incompatibility with DPI scaling in Windows. | {{--}} This is caused by the incompatibility with DPI scaling in Windows. | ||
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# Right click on Steam shortcut > Properties. | # Right click on Steam shortcut > Properties. | ||
# Choose the Compatibility tab. | # Choose the Compatibility tab. | ||
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{{--}} Games with [[The Big List of 3rd Party DRM on Steam|3rd party DRM]] tied to account-locked keys (such as [[Uplay]]), have the feature specifically turned off by their publisher, or are VAC-banned cannot be shared and are not shown in shared accounts.<ref name="famsharefaq">[http://store.steampowered.com/sharing/ Steam Family Sharing FAQ]</ref> | {{--}} Games with [[The Big List of 3rd Party DRM on Steam|3rd party DRM]] tied to account-locked keys (such as [[Uplay]]), have the feature specifically turned off by their publisher, or are VAC-banned cannot be shared and are not shown in shared accounts.<ref name="famsharefaq">[http://store.steampowered.com/sharing/ Steam Family Sharing FAQ]</ref> | ||
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# Log into your Steam account and press '''Authorize this computer''' if shown in '''Settings->Family'''. | # Log into your Steam account and press '''Authorize this computer''' if shown in '''Settings->Family'''. | ||
# Log out and into the account to want to share with, go to '''Settings->Family''', press '''Authorize this computer''' if shown, and for each account in '''Eligible accounts''' you want to share with ensure the '''Share''' box is enabled. | # Log out and into the account to want to share with, go to '''Settings->Family''', press '''Authorize this computer''' if shown, and for each account in '''Eligible accounts''' you want to share with ensure the '''Share''' box is enabled. | ||
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Steam does not scale DPI properly over 100% DPI scale. Valve has still not implemented support for HiDPI resolutions.<ref>https://github.com/ValveSoftware/steam-for-linux/issues/3492</ref> | Steam does not scale DPI properly over 100% DPI scale. Valve has still not implemented support for HiDPI resolutions.<ref>https://github.com/ValveSoftware/steam-for-linux/issues/3492</ref> | ||
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# Shut down Steam. | # Shut down Steam. | ||
# Go to {{p|steam}}. | # Go to {{p|steam}}. | ||
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===Steam Survey won't show up (Linux)=== | ===Steam Survey won't show up (Linux)=== | ||
{{--}} A common issue which to this day hasn't been fixed. | {{--}} A common issue which to this day hasn't been fixed. | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Alter the last survey time|ref={{cn|date=November 2017}}|fix= |
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# Quit/close Steam | # Quit/close Steam | ||
# Run Terminal and type this command | # Run Terminal and type this command | ||
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}} | }} | ||
===Create Desktop Shortcut doesn't work (Linux)=== | ===Create Desktop Shortcut doesn't work (Linux)=== | ||
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===Error 80 And Application Load Error P:0000065432=== | ===Error 80 And Application Load Error P:0000065432=== | ||
{{ii}} Restart Steam. | {{ii}} Restart Steam. | ||
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===Game fails to launch or has odd gamebreaking issues=== | ===Game fails to launch or has odd gamebreaking issues=== | ||
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# {{key|Right Click}} on the desired game in the '''Library'''. | # {{key|Right Click}} on the desired game in the '''Library'''. | ||
# Select '''Properties''', the '''Local files''' tab, then click on the '''Verify integrity of game cache''' button. | # Select '''Properties''', the '''Local files''' tab, then click on the '''Verify integrity of game cache''' button. | ||
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===Lowered volume when using background Metro apps while Steam is open (Windows 8)=== | ===Lowered volume when using background Metro apps while Steam is open (Windows 8)=== | ||
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# Push {{key|Win|R}}, type <code>mmsys.cpl</code>, then select '''OK'''. | # Push {{key|Win|R}}, type <code>mmsys.cpl</code>, then select '''OK'''. | ||
# Open the '''Communications''' tab, then select '''Do nothing''' and save. | # Open the '''Communications''' tab, then select '''Do nothing''' and save. | ||
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{{++}} Certain browsers such as Chrome may benefit from this change too. | {{++}} Certain browsers such as Chrome may benefit from this change too. | ||
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# Open the '''Start''' menu and type '''Internet Options'''. | # Open the '''Start''' menu and type '''Internet Options'''. | ||
# Open the '''Connections''' tab, click the '''LAN Settings''' button. | # Open the '''Connections''' tab, click the '''LAN Settings''' button. | ||
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{{ii}} Steam updates sometimes fail to progress, or the message '''Failed to find Steam''' appears. | {{ii}} Steam updates sometimes fail to progress, or the message '''Failed to find Steam''' appears. | ||
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{{ii}} Deleting this file will reset the login information, while also forcing Steam to re-download any failed client updates. | {{ii}} Deleting this file will reset the login information, while also forcing Steam to re-download any failed client updates. | ||
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=====Step One===== | =====Step One===== | ||
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# On the top left, select '''Steam''', then '''Settings'''. | # On the top left, select '''Steam''', then '''Settings'''. | ||
# Open the '''Interface''' section, then uncheck the '''Run Steam when my computer starts''' checkbox. | # Open the '''Interface''' section, then uncheck the '''Run Steam when my computer starts''' checkbox. | ||
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=====Step Two===== | =====Step Two===== | ||
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# Navigate to the main installation path, backup the '''steamapps''' and '''userdata''' folders. | # Navigate to the main installation path, backup the '''steamapps''' and '''userdata''' folders. | ||
# Download [http://www.geekuninstaller.com/geek.zip Geek Uninstaller], extract it anywhere and run it. | # Download [http://www.geekuninstaller.com/geek.zip Geek Uninstaller], extract it anywhere and run it. | ||
# Find Steam in the list, then {{key|Double Click}} on it, select '''Finish''' when asked to remove any leftover items. | # Find Steam in the list, then {{key|Double Click}} on it, select '''Finish''' when asked to remove any leftover items. | ||
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# Navigate to the main installation path, backup the '''steamapps''' and '''userdata''' folders. | # Navigate to the main installation path, backup the '''steamapps''' and '''userdata''' folders. | ||
# Uninstall Steam. | # Uninstall Steam. | ||
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=====Step Three===== | =====Step Three===== | ||
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# Download and install [http://store.steampowered.com/about/ Steam]. | # Download and install [http://store.steampowered.com/about/ Steam]. | ||
# Run Steam and let it update, once it's finished close it. | # Run Steam and let it update, once it's finished close it. | ||
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{{ii}} This is for games downloaded outside of the main Steam installation path. | {{ii}} This is for games downloaded outside of the main Steam installation path. | ||
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# On the top left, select '''Steam''', then '''Settings'''. | # On the top left, select '''Steam''', then '''Settings'''. | ||
# Open the '''Downloads''' section, then click on the '''Steam Library Folders''' button, under the '''Content Libraries''' header. | # Open the '''Downloads''' section, then click on the '''Steam Library Folders''' button, under the '''Content Libraries''' header. | ||
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{{ii}} '''The Steam servers are currently too busy to handle your request. Please try again in a few minutes.''' | {{ii}} '''The Steam servers are currently too busy to handle your request. Please try again in a few minutes.''' | ||
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# On the top left, select '''Steam''', then '''Settings'''. | # On the top left, select '''Steam''', then '''Settings'''. | ||
# Open the '''Downloads''' section, then change the '''Download Region''' to something else. | # Open the '''Downloads''' section, then change the '''Download Region''' to something else. | ||
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{{ii}} Steam has an official support page for most network issues [https://support.steampowered.com/kb_cat.php?id=4 here]. | {{ii}} Steam has an official support page for most network issues [https://support.steampowered.com/kb_cat.php?id=4 here]. | ||
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==Other information== | ==Other information== | ||
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It's best to create a separate executable file for it in order to allow easily switch between the Runtime and Native. | It's best to create a separate executable file for it in order to allow easily switch between the Runtime and Native. | ||
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# Open or go to <code>/usr/bin</code> in Terminal and type <code> sudo nano steam-native</code> | # Open or go to <code>/usr/bin</code> in Terminal and type <code> sudo nano steam-native</code> | ||
# Copy and paste this script: | # Copy and paste this script: | ||
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Once done, you will be able to run Steam Native with the <code>steam-native</code> command on Terminal, you can add it to the Start/Program Menu if you wish, but it is also best to add it's <code>.desktop</code> file as well, so it'd be available and automatically added. | Once done, you will be able to run Steam Native with the <code>steam-native</code> command on Terminal, you can add it to the Start/Program Menu if you wish, but it is also best to add it's <code>.desktop</code> file as well, so it'd be available and automatically added. | ||
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# Open or go to <code>/usr/share/applications</code> in Terminal and type <code>sudo nano steam-native.desktop</code> | # Open or go to <code>/usr/share/applications</code> in Terminal and type <code>sudo nano steam-native.desktop</code> | ||
# Copy and paste [https://pastebin.com/6B3Aigxn this] script | # Copy and paste [https://pastebin.com/6B3Aigxn this] script | ||
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===Change a game's language=== | ===Change a game's language=== | ||
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# {{key|Right Click}} on the desired game in the '''Library'''. | # {{key|Right Click}} on the desired game in the '''Library'''. | ||
# Select '''Properties''', the '''Language''' tab, then select the desired language. | # Select '''Properties''', the '''Language''' tab, then select the desired language. | ||
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<!-- Going offline/online *is* closing steam ? --> | <!-- Going offline/online *is* closing steam ? --> | ||
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# Check if the '''Steam Cloud''' is enabled on the desired game, then close '''Steam'''. | # Check if the '''Steam Cloud''' is enabled on the desired game, then close '''Steam'''. | ||
# Navigate to <code>{{p|steam}}\userdata\{{p|uid}}\<game-id>\</code> | # Navigate to <code>{{p|steam}}\userdata\{{p|uid}}\<game-id>\</code> | ||
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===Disable Steam announcements=== | ===Disable Steam announcements=== | ||
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# On the top left, select '''Steam''', then '''Downloads'''. | # On the top left, select '''Steam''', then '''Downloads'''. | ||
# Tick the '''Notify me about additions or changes to my games, new releases, and upcoming releases''' checkbox. | # Tick the '''Notify me about additions or changes to my games, new releases, and upcoming releases''' checkbox. | ||
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{{ii}} The '''Steam Offline Mode''' can only be enabled after logging in at least once with a working internet connection. | {{ii}} The '''Steam Offline Mode''' can only be enabled after logging in at least once with a working internet connection. | ||
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# Open '''Steam''' while being connected to the internet. | # Open '''Steam''' while being connected to the internet. | ||
# When logging in tick the '''Remember my password''' checkbox. | # When logging in tick the '''Remember my password''' checkbox. | ||
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===Toggle Steam Cloud per game=== | ===Toggle Steam Cloud per game=== | ||
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# {{key|Right Click}} on the desired game in the '''Library'''. | # {{key|Right Click}} on the desired game in the '''Library'''. | ||
# Select '''Properties''', the '''Updates''' tab, then click on the '''Enable Steam Cloud synchronization''' checkbox. | # Select '''Properties''', the '''Updates''' tab, then click on the '''Enable Steam Cloud synchronization''' checkbox. | ||
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===Toggle the Steam overlay per game=== | ===Toggle the Steam overlay per game=== | ||
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# {{key|Right Click}} on the desired game in the '''Library'''. | # {{key|Right Click}} on the desired game in the '''Library'''. | ||
# Select '''Properties''', the '''General''' tab, then click on the '''Enable the Steam Overlay while in-game''' checkbox. | # Select '''Properties''', the '''General''' tab, then click on the '''Enable the Steam Overlay while in-game''' checkbox. | ||
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===Copying a game from a different computer=== | ===Copying a game from a different computer=== | ||
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# Go to <code>{{p|steam}}/SteamApps/common/</code> on the computer where the game is installed. | # Go to <code>{{p|steam}}/SteamApps/common/</code> on the computer where the game is installed. | ||
# Look for the folder that fits the game you want to copy and move it to the same location on the target computer. | # Look for the folder that fits the game you want to copy and move it to the same location on the target computer. | ||
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===Add Windows Store games as non-Steam games=== | ===Add Windows Store games as non-Steam games=== | ||
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===Disable Steam's link filter=== | ===Disable Steam's link filter=== | ||
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==Steam sales== | ==Steam sales== |
Revision as of 02:24, 23 November 2017
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Valve Corporation | |
Release dates | |
Windows | September 12, 2003 |
macOS (OS X) | May 12, 2010 |
Linux | February 14, 2013 |
Key points
- DRM: Digital distribution platform with accompanying client required for downloading and often playing games as well. Games can also be DRM-Free or contain third party DRM.
- Refund policy: 14 days or 2 hours of playtime,; see the Steam Refunds and Pre-release titles are refundable through the Store Transactions
- Two-factor authentication: Steam Mobile app or email
- Some games sold through third parties activate on Steam; see Retail / Digital CD Keys.
- Periodic free weekend and individual publisher-driven events provide temporary and permanent free access to select titles.
- The Flatpak version of the client is available at the FlatHub database. [1]
- For better integration with Linux, it is recommended to install Linux Steam integration.
General information
Steam Cloud
Steam Cloud is a feature of the Steam client that allows save game data to synced to the cloud. A list of Steam Cloud games can be searched for on Steam, though some games are not listed there even though they use Steam Cloud.
Steam Cloud implementation is very inconsistent among developers. Some choose to only sync configuration files, some force users to choose only a single slot to be synced. Some games list Steam Cloud as a feature, but do not sync any data whatsoever. Some examples of such games are Halo: Spartan Assault and Capsized.
- Free and built-in with the Steam client.
- Automatically backs up saves/settings on supported games.
- Not every game is supported; up to the developers to implement it.
- Some games only sync saves, while others only sync settings; dependent on the developers.
Big Picture
- This mode can be launched by clicking on the Big Picture icon, by pushing Alt+↵ Enter while the Steam window is on focus, or through the home button on a controller.
- See PC gaming on a TV and couch for general setup information.
- Allows Steam to be used with a controller.
Adjust font size DPI (Windows)
- Steam does not always respect the Windows DPI settings.
- Appears to work if the Windows DPI settings are also adjusted above 100% size.
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Taskbar showing on top (Windows)
- This is caused by the incompatibility with DPI scaling in Windows.
Disable Display Scaling On High DPI Settings[citation needed] |
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Downloading game files with SteamGet (Linux)
SteamGet is a script created by Ryan C. Gordon (aka Icculus) which requires SteamCMD to work. What it does is that it will download all the files from the selected game you own in your account without requiring you to rely Wine to do that or use the SteamCMD itself as this script makes its task more simple. This can be very useful if you wish to use the game files for the source port of the game or an open source engine.
Family Sharing
- Allows sharing games between accounts. Each account gets separate saves, achievements, et al. except for DRM keys, which are shared.[1]
- If the account's main owner is playing a game from their own account, or someone else is using family share on that account, you are presented with the "buy" option instead of install/play for the selected game.[2]
- VAC bans can apply to the both the perpetrator and the owning account of a shared game, and the Family Share feature can be revoked entirely.[1]
- Games with 3rd party DRM tied to account-locked keys (such as Uplay), have the feature specifically turned off by their publisher, or are VAC-banned cannot be shared and are not shown in shared accounts.[1]
Instructions[citation needed] |
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Issues unresolved
Steam doesn't scale DPI correctly
Steam does not scale DPI properly over 100% DPI scale. Valve has still not implemented support for HiDPI resolutions.[3]
Temp fix[citation needed] |
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Notes
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Issues fixed
Steam Survey won't show up (Linux)
- A common issue which to this day hasn't been fixed.
Alter the last survey time[citation needed] |
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sed -i -e '/SurveyDate/ s/"[0-9].*"/"'$(date +%Y-%m-%d -d "1 year ago")'"/' ~/.local/share/Steam/config/config.vdf 3. Run Steam |
Create Desktop Shortcut doesn't work (Linux)
Use Steam Linux Shortcut Maker[4] |
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Error 80 And Application Load Error P:0000065432
- Restart Steam.
Failed To Find Steam
- Restart Steam. If this doesn't work, then see Delete ClientRegistry.blob.
Failed to start game. App already running
- This may appear when launching the same game twice. Restart Steam if it still appears.
Game fails to launch or has odd gamebreaking issues
Instructions[citation needed] |
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Lowered volume when using background Metro apps while Steam is open (Windows 8)
Instructions[citation needed] |
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Make the Big Picture web browser faster (Windows)
- This feature is enabled by default for compatibility reasons. It can add significant delays when loading any content on the internet, and as such is not usually required.
- Certain browsers such as Chrome may benefit from this change too.
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Steam fails to launch
- No error messages are present, placeholder.
Delete ClientRegistry.blob
- Steam updates sometimes fail to progress, or the message Failed to find Steam appears.
Delete <Steam-folder>\ClientRegistry.blob
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Reinstalling Steam
- If the other solutions don't work, then follow these instructions.
- Every Steam game should be installed in a separate folder, outside the main Steam installation location, this makes it easier to play and backup such games again.
Step One
Killing the Steam Process[citation needed] |
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Notes
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Step Two
Removing Steam (Windows)[citation needed] |
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Removing Steam (OS X and Linux)[citation needed] |
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Step Three
Reinstalling Steam[citation needed] |
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Changing the main Steam installation paths
- This is for games downloaded outside of the main Steam installation path.
Instructions[citation needed] |
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Unable to download any games
- Steam servers are currently unavailable.
- Steam servers are too busy.
- The Steam servers are currently too busy to handle your request. Please try again in a few minutes.
Instructions[citation needed] |
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Unable to log in
- Steam has an official support page for most network issues here.
Use the -tcp command line argument[citation needed]
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Other information
Use Native Steam runtime mode on Linux
- Improves the performance for both games and the software itself
- On a 64-bit system you must install the 32-bit version of these libraries: openal, nss, gtk2, gtk3, libcanberra, gconf, dbus-glib, libnm-glib, libudev0-shim and libappindicator-gtk2 (so the tray icon would work).
- Some games may still require some additional libraries to work. You can use this page to learn which ones are needed for the specific software regardless of the linux distribution you are using. Most of the Ubuntu-based distros may already include them.
While the current Steam package already includes required libraries to work, they are sadly outdated as they are from Ubuntu 12.04. However, Valve included an option to force Steam to use the libraries used in your system, also known as Steam Native mode. This can be done by adding STEAM_RUNTIME=0
before the command for launching Steam.
It's best to create a separate executable file for it in order to allow easily switch between the Runtime and Native.
Create a Steam Native executable script |
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#!/bin/sh export STEAM_RUNTIME=0 # Workaround for dbus fatal termination related coredumps (SIGABRT) # https://github.com/ValveSoftware/steam-for-linux/issues/4464 export DBUS_FATAL_WARNINGS=0 # Override some libraries as these are what games linked against. export LD_LIBRARY_PATH="/usr/lib/steam:/usr/lib32/steam" exec /usr/lib/steam/steam "$@"
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Once done, you will be able to run Steam Native with the steam-native
command on Terminal, you can add it to the Start/Program Menu if you wish, but it is also best to add it's .desktop
file as well, so it'd be available and automatically added.
Create a Steam Native Desktop script |
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ArchLinux based distributions only require installing steam-native-runtime
package which will automatically install required repositories and automatically set everything for you, once you install Steam.
Change a game's language
Instructions[citation needed] |
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Delete files stored in the Steam Cloud
Upload Empty Files[6] |
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Disable Steam announcements
Instructions[citation needed] |
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Playing without game updates
- The Only update this game when I launch it checkbox does not allow playing without updates, the only way to avoid updates is by playing Offline.[7]
- Some developers make earlier versions available under the Betas tab in the game's properties in the Steam client. Once selected and downloaded, this alternate version can be played without further updates.
Steam Offline Mode
- The Steam Offline Mode can only be enabled after logging in at least once with a working internet connection.
Instructions[citation needed] |
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Toggle Steam Cloud per game
Instructions[citation needed] |
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Toggle the Steam overlay per game
Instructions[citation needed] |
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Copying a game from a different computer
Instructions[citation needed] |
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Add Windows Store games as non-Steam games
Use UWPHook[citation needed] |
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Disable Steam's link filter
Use disablesteamlinkfilter[citation needed] |
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Steam sales
Steam sales occur on a regular basis, and can includes sales as high as 90% off. On any given date, a Steam sale will switch at 6pm UTC, e.g. a weekend sale may last from Thursday 6pm UTC to Monday 6pm UTC.
Regular deals
Daily deal or Today's deal
Single game only. Lasts for 48 hours from 6pm UTC every day.
Midweek madness
Multiple games, highlighted on Store page in the 'Spotlight'. Lasts from Tuesday 6pm UTC to Thursday 6pm UTC.
Weekend sale
Multiple games, highlighted on Store page in the 'Spotlight'. Lasts from Thursday 6pm UTC to Tuesday 6pm UTC.
Long sales
Steam is famous for having long periods of deep discounts which apply to virtually its entire catalogue of games. During this period, Steam will usually run daily discounts, further slashing prices (as low as 90% off). Therefore, it is a good idea to hold off buying a particular game unless the game is on a daily deal (or flash sale), or it is the last day of the sale.
Seasonal sales
Year | Date | Length in days | Sale name |
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2009 | Dec 23 - Jan 03 | 11 | Holiday Sale[8] |
2010 | Jun 24 - Jul 04 | 10 | Perils Of Summer Sale[9] |
2010 | Oct 28 - Nov 01 | 4 | Halloween Sale[10] |
2010 | Dec 20 - Jan 02 | 13 | Holiday Sale[11] |
2011 | Jun 30 - Jul 11 | 11 | Summer Camp Sale[12] |
2011 | Oct 27 - Oct 31 | 4 | Halloween Sale[13] |
2011 | Nov 23 - Nov 27 | 4 | Autumn Sale[14] |
2011 | Dec 19 - Jan 01 | 13 | Holiday Sale[15] |
2012 | Jul 12 - Jul 22 | 10 | Summer Camp Sale |
2012 | Oct 29 - Nov 01 | 4 | Halloween Sale[16] |
2012 | Nov 21 - Nov 26 | 5 | Autumn Sale[17] |
2012 | Dec 20 - Jan 05 | 16 | Holiday Sale[18] |
2013 | Mar 21 - Mar 29 | 9 | Spring Indie Sale[19] |
2013 | Jul 11 - Jul 23 | 12 | Summer Getaway Sale[20] |
2013 | Oct 29 - Nov 01 | 4 | Halloween Sale[21] |
2013 | Nov 27 - Dec 03 | 6 | Autumn Sale[22] |
2013 | Dec 19 - Jan 03 | 15 | Holiday Sale[23] |
2014 | Jun 19 - Jun 30 | 11 | Summer Sale[24] |
2014 | Oct 30 - Nov 03 | 4 | Halloween Sale[25] |
2014 | Dec 18 - Jan 02 | 15 | Holiday Sale[26] |
2015 | Jun 11 - Jun 21 | 11 | Monster Summer Sale[27] |
2015 | Dec 23 - Jan 4 | 12 | Holiday Sale[28] |
2016 | Feb 5 - Feb 12 | 7 | Lunar Sale[29] |
2016 | Jun 23 - Jul 4 | 11 | Summer Sale[30] |
2016 | Dec 22 - Jan 4 | 12 | Winter Sale[31] |
Price Comparison
During Steam sales, you can make sure you are getting the best price available by using a service like IsThereAnyDeal, CheapShark or SteamPrices, which compares pricing across multiple game stores/distributors/regions.
References
- ↑ StackExchange :: Why is Steam only showing me “Buy” instead of “Play” option for a game shared via Family Sharing?
- ↑ https://github.com/ValveSoftware/steam-for-linux/issues/3492
- ↑ https://github.com/ValveSoftware/steam-for-linux/issues/5012
- ↑ Reddit Gaming Subreddit - Make Big Picture Quicker
- ↑ Finally! A method to DELETE files stored in Steam Cloud servers! - Steam Users' Forums (retrieved)
- ↑ New Steam version removes option to disable automatic updates - Steam Users' Forums (retrieved)
- ↑ http://store.steampowered.com/news/3285/
- ↑ http://store.steampowered.com/news/3985/
- ↑ http://store.steampowered.com/news/4574/
- ↑ http://store.steampowered.com/news/4816/
- ↑ http://store.steampowered.com/news/5761/
- ↑ http://store.steampowered.com/news/6618/
- ↑ http://store.steampowered.com/news/6844/
- ↑ http://store.steampowered.com/news/7040/
- ↑ http://store.steampowered.com/news/9225/
- ↑ http://store.steampowered.com/news/9428/
- ↑ http://store.steampowered.com/news/9635/
- ↑ http://store.steampowered.com/news/10190
- ↑ http://store.steampowered.com/news/11069/
- ↑ http://store.steampowered.com/news/11732/
- ↑ http://store.steampowered.com/news/11961/
- ↑ http://store.steampowered.com/news/12138/
- ↑ http://store.steampowered.com/news/13702/
- ↑ http://store.steampowered.com/news/14819/
- ↑ http://store.steampowered.com/news/15308/
- ↑ http://store.steampowered.com/news/17207/
- ↑ http://store.steampowered.com/news/19813/
- ↑ http://store.steampowered.com/news/20313/
- ↑ http://store.steampowered.com/news/22603/
- ↑ http://store.steampowered.com/news/19813/