How To Check Hidden Games On Steam

Steam has a massive library of games. And hardcore gamers often end up with a Steam game library filled with titles that they are currently playing, and many other older titles that take up space in the game library. Among the whole list of games, it can be a mess to look for a particular title every time you log in. Luckily, Valve has added a feature called hidden games in Steam, where the client lets you hide those games which you don’t want showing up in your game library.

This feature is not new at all. It has been around for a while now, but some Steam users don’t even know that this exists. But if you are someone who does and you have hidden several games in your library, then you might be wondering how to view your hidden games. In this article, we will show you can easily see your hidden games if you ever feel like try one of these old titles again for a change. AS a bonus, we will also show you how can hide and unhide games on Steam.

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How To Check Hidden Games On Steam

How to view hidden games on Steam?

Ensure you are logged in to your Steam account if you were not previously, before going ahead.

  1. Open up your Steam Client.
  2. On the top left corner, there is a “View” option. Click on it.
  3. Then from the drop-down list, choose the option “Hidden games.”
  4. Now you will see the list of your hidden games. You can sort this list alphabetically or any order you prefer.

So as you can see, viewing your hidden games on Steam is relatively easy, and it takes only a few clicks.

Now, if you are someone who does not even know how to hide a game from your library, then take a look at the following guide.

  1. Open up Steam on your PC.
  2. Click on the Library Tab. Here, you will see all your games.
  3. Choose any game you want to hide and then right-click on it.
  4. From the list of options, go to the Manage option and then click on “Hide this game.”

And if you want to move a game from your hidden section to the library section, then follow the guide given below. The option to unhide a game is good to know if you plan to play an older title again for a few days. Maybe even finish it once again.

  1. Open up Steam on your PC.
  2. On the top left corner, there is a “View” option. Click on it.
  3. Then from the drop-down list, choose the option “Hidden games.”
  4. Now you will see the list of your hidden games. Choose any game you want to unhide and then right-click on it.
  5. From the list of options, go to the Manage option and then click on “Remove from Hidden.”

Now hiding a game does not mean uninstalling. By hiding a game, you are just putting it in a separate list where you don’t see it if you don’t want to. However, uninstalling will altogether remove the game from your Steam, and then you will have to install it again if you want to play it again.

Now you know all about the hide feature of Steam. You know how to hide, unhide, and even view these hidden games. Now, if you have any queries with this guide, then comment down below. Also, be sure to check out our other articles on iPhone tips and tricks, Android tips and tricks, PC tips and tricks, and much more for more useful information.

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