Fix: Cyberpunk 2077 Not Showing Up in Steam Library

After generating significant anticipation, CD Projekt RED released Cyberpunk 2077 in December 2020. This open-world, action-adventure video game is set in the...

Subodh Gupta

Last updated on September 29, 2023

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After generating significant anticipation, CD Projekt RED released Cyberpunk 2077 in December 2020. This open-world, action-adventure video game is set in the captivating Night City, featuring power, glamour, and extensive character modifications. Although the game initially had numerous bugs and issues, most have since been resolved. If you’re experiencing problems with Cyberpunk 2077 not appearing in your Steam Library, follow this guide to address the issue on your PC.

Many players who purchased Cyberpunk 2077 have reported that it doesn’t show up in their Steam Library. According to various accounts, restarting the system may prove helpful for some users. However, complications with game files or the Steam client itself can also cause issues with the game’s listing in the library. To ensure a comprehensive resolution, it’s best to try each of the following methods in succession until the problem is fully resolved.

1. The game is uninstalled (or not fully installed)

The chances are high that somehow your Cyberpunk 2077 game is uninstalled or not fully installed yet on the PC. If it’s uninstalled or stuck in the installation process then you might not find the game in your Steam library most probably.

Make sure that the game files are available in the proper location on the PC drive wherever you’ve saved them. Head over to the default Steam folder location on the PC. For example – C:Program Files (x86)SteamSteamappsCommon.
If your games have been installed on a different partition then you can try the following steps:
- Launch the Steam client > Go to the Steam tab from the top-left corner.
- Click on Settings > Go to Downloads.
- Click on Steam Library Folders. (Your Steam Library folders open in a window)
- Now, click on Add Library Folder > Checkmark the particular folder in which you’ve previously installed the Cyberpunk 2077 game.
- Once the proper destination folder is added, your Cyberpunk 2077 game might show up in your Steam account.

2. Check the game license

It’s worth recommending to check out the license or subscription for your purchased game on the Steam account that you’re trying to find in the Steam Library section. If it’s not showing up in the library then try purchasing the Cyberpunk 2077 game again. Sometimes issues with the internet connection or the Steam server-related issues may trigger the license validation process error.

So, license authentication is required to appear on the game list. Make sure to simply restart the PC to refresh the system glitch or any kind of temporary cache data issue.

3. Unhide the game

Multiple Steam users have reported that sometimes any particular game might get hidden unintentionally. So, you should unhide the game by following the steps below:

Launch the Steam client > Find out the Cyberpunk 2077 game on the store page.
Now, click on the Play now button > A new window will appear that indicates the required storage space and other info with the installation.
Click on Next > The installation process will allocate the required storage space and a new page will appear.
Then check if your Cyberpunk 2077 game is downloading or not in the background.
Click on the link that allows you to manage your downloads. (It will take you to the downloads page)
Right-click on the Cyberpunk 2077 game > Click on Set Categories.
Make sure to uncheck the box if it says ‘Hide this game in my library’.

Fix: Cyberpunk 2077 Not Showing Up in Steam Library