10 Useful Steam Tips for Noobs (Beginners)

Steam is one of the most popular gaming platforms among PC gamers worldwide, offering a vast array of features, accessibility options, and extensive customization. In this article, we’ll introduce you to some essential Steam features every beginner should know. Stick with us till the end and feel free to share your thoughts in the comments section!

1. Verifying Game Files

If you're experiencing game crashes, freezes, or black screen issues in Steam games, try the "Verify Integrity of Game Files" feature. This will fix any corrupted or missing files and make your game run smoothly again 

Right-click on the game > Go to Properties > Installed Files > Verify Integrity of Game Files

2. Managing DLCs

Want to manage your game's downloadable content (DLCs)? Here's how 

Right-click on the game Go to Properties > DLC (Here, you can install or uninstall available DLCs for your games)

3. Turning on Game Recording

Steam has its own Game Recording feature, which is disabled by default. Here’s how you can activate it 

Open Steam > Go to Settings > Game Recording Select Record Manually to enable game recording

4. Moving a Game from One Drive to Another

Running out of storage or reorganizing space for a big game? You can move a game from one drive to another with these steps 

Right-click on the game you want to move > Go to Properties > Installed Files > Move Install Folder Select the desired directory and click Move

5. Fixing Download Issues 

on Steam Facing problems like download restarts, frozen downloads, or slow speeds? Try this fix 

Go to Steam > Settings > Downloads > Click "Clear Download Cache"

6. Fixing Game Library Issues

If your games aren’t being detected, follow these steps to repair your library 

Go to Steam > Settings > Storage > Select the drive you want to repair > Click the "Three Dots" below the drive selection menu > and choose "Repair Library"

7. Hiding Game Activity

Want to keep your gaming activity private? You can hide your game activity with these simple steps 

Right-click on the game > Go to Properties > Privacy > Click on "Mark as Private" to conceal all activity related to the specific game

8. Changing the Start-up or Landing Page

Tired of seeing the Steam Store page at start-up? Change your default landing page as follows 

Open Steam > Go to Settings > Interface > Look for "Startup Location" > Select your preferred landing page from the drop-down menu

9. Enabling the In-Game FPS Counter

Steam includes a minimal FPS counter, but it’s disabled by default. Activate it like this 

Open Steam > Go to Settings > In-Game >  Find the "In-Game FPS Counter Option" > and turn it on

10. Backing Up and Restoring Steam Games

Want to save or share your games with your friends who have slow internet? Use Steam’s Backup and Restore feature

Creating a Backup -  Right-click on the game >  Go to Properties > Installed Files > Click on "Backup Game Files" > Choose a directory for the backup > click "Create Backup"

Restoring a Backup - Go to Steam > Click on "Restore Game Backup" > Select your backup file > click "Restore Backup"

That's how you can safely create and restore backups for your Steam games. That's it for today, everyone! I'll add more points in the future as they come to mind. So, keep scrolling and keep gaming!