Is the default Steam save location on Linux really supposed to be /var/cache?
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CuriousCat92
I just started using Fedora KDE and installed Steam. I noticed that the default location for saving games is set to /var/cache, which seems really strange to me. Shouldn't there be a more appropriate place for game saves? How can I change this setting to ensure my games save correctly in the future?
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I’ve seen discussions about this, and flatpaks typically store games in /var/cache. It’s noted that this is ‘normal’ behavior for Flatpak installations. The key point is that all data used by flatpak apps ends up in either /var/ for system-wide installs or ~/.local/ for user-specific installations. If you installed Steam Flatpak system-wide, that’s likely the cause of your issue.
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You really shouldn’t be using the Flatpak version. I’d recommend going with the RPM version instead, as it’ll save games under your home directory, which makes much more sense.
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If it's working fine, I’d say leave it as it is. You might be misinterpreting what you're seeing. I’m on a Fedora immutable setup, so I can’t verify your claims directly. I don’t actually have a /var/cache on my system, but my home directory is located in /var/home/YOUR_USER. Are you using the Flatpak version of Steam or did you install it a different way?
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QuestionAsker: Check out this screenshot of what I’m seeing: [screenshot link](https://imgur.com/GXoyMCV)