How can I access the hidden Steam folder to back up save game files?

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Asked By CuriousExplorer42 On

Hey everyone! I'm currently running Debian 13 with KDE, and I need to make a copy of my save game files. I installed Steam, but I can't seem to find the save files in my home directory. I suspect they might be in the hidden Steam folder, but even with 'Show Hidden Files' enabled in Dolphin, I can't see it. Can anyone help me access the .steam directory and copy the files without changing anything? Thanks in advance!

5 Answers

Answered By DotDirectoryDude On

Make sure you're actually clicking on the Name column in Dolphin a couple of times to sort the files; that might help you see the hidden ones better. You can also type `~/.steam` directly into the location bar to access it quickly.

Answered By FileFinder88 On

If you're not seeing the hidden .steam folder, try checking `~/.local/share/Steam`. Sometimes directories are in slightly different locations than you expected.

Answered By ConsoleWhiz On

Check to see if you can spot other hidden folders in the same parent directory where you expect the .steam folder. If you can, your Steam folder might be elsewhere. You can use the terminal command: `find / -type d -name '*steam*'` to locate it. If you can't find anything there, try running `ls -a` in your terminal to see if hidden files are even showing up.

Answered By TechSavant99 On

You should look in the `~/.local/share/steam` directory. To view hidden files in your file manager, make sure to press Control + H. If you're using a terminal, `ls -a` will show you everything, including hidden folders, and you can `cd` into them. Most of your save files are saved in the Steam cloud, but if you're looking to back up games, that's where they are.

Answered By HiddenFilesHunter On

That 'show hidden files' option should definitely work, so double-check your settings. If you're comfortable using the command line, you'll need to know how to use `cd` and `cp` to navigate and copy files. Just a heads up, save game files may be buried further down the file tree.

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