Uninstalling Steam from your PC will delete your saved games. When you remove Steam, it not only uninstalls the application itself but also removes all the associated game files, downloadable content, and save files. This means that any progress you have made in your games will be lost unless you have made a backup of your save files.
It is always a good idea to back up your game saves before uninstalling Steam or any other application. This way, you can easily restore your progress when you reinstall the game or if you decide to switch to a different gaming platform.
To back up your game saves, you can follow these steps:
1. Open the Steam client on your PC.
2. Click on the “Steam” menu at the top left corner of the client.
3. Select “Settings” from the drop-down menu.
4. In the Settings window, click on the “Downloads” tab.
5. Click on the “Steam Library Folders” button.
6. A new window will open, showing the locations where your games are installed. Take note of the folder where your desired game is installed.
7. Open the folder containing the game you want to back up. Usually, it is located in the “steamapps” folder within the Steam installation directory.
8. Look for a folder with the same name as the game you want to back up. This folder usually contains all the necessary game files, including your saves.
9. Copy the entire folder to a safe location, such as an external hard drive or cloud storage.
Once you have uninstalled Steam and want to reinstall it or play the game on another PC, you can follow these steps to restore your game saves:
1. Install Steam on your PC.
2. Copy the game folder back to its original location within the “steamapps” folder.
3. Open the Steam client and log in to your account.
4. Steam will automatically detect the game files, including your saved progress.
It is important to note that not all games store their save files in the same location. Some games may store saves in your Documents folder or AppData directory. If you are unsure where your game saves are located, you can search online for instructions specific to the game you are playing.
Uninstalling Steam will delete your game saves. Therefore, it is crucial to back up your save files before uninstalling Steam to preserve your progress and avoid starting from scratch when you reinstall the game.