How to restore Steam games without backup [Quick Guide]

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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

updated onOctober 4, 2023

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Usually, many users restoreSteamgames by using itsBackup/Restore tool. However, this tool is buggy, archaic, and slow.

Also, using theSteamBackup/Restore tool to change location or move steam games between two hard drives or computers is difficult if you don’t have thebackup.

Users with nobackupoften subscribe to take the pain to reinstall the game in the new location.

Going about this method often leads to huge is not recommended, as Steam game data is usually large.

Nevertheless, you can restore steam games withoutbackupby following the instructions in this article.

How do I restore Steam games without backup?

1. Copy and paste the Games folder

2. Manually restore the games

At this point,Steamattempts to download the game, hence, it will then run a check. After finding the game files in the above directory, it will be installed directly instead of downloading.

Note:Ensure the install location and location where you pasted the game matches. If not,Steamwill start downloading it.

3. Move the game and direct your Game Manager

4. Use a data recovery software

You can also recover game data with the help ofdata recovery software. Such tools can perform a full device scan and recover lost data.

They are typically very easy to use, you just have to select whether you want a full PC scan or want to find lost files within a specific directory/disk.

When a recovery tool finds lost, damaged, and corrupt files, it generates a report and lets you know which of them is recoverable. Then you select what you want to recover and wait for the process to complete.

We hope that this guide has covered all your questions and worries and that you managed to restore your Steam games without any issue.

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How to restore Steam games without backup [Quick Guide]#

How do I restore Steam games without backup?#

1. Copy and paste the Games folder#

2. Manually restore the games#

3. Move the game and direct your Game Manager#

4. Use a data recovery software#